Photo of Joao Barrosa Beach with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Joao Barrosa Beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of Joao Barrosa Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

7.1

Good

Joao Barrosa Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Joao Barrosa Beach?

There are 3 places to stay in the Joao Barrosa Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Joao Barrosa Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7417241&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Cristina Alojamento, Praia de Chaves, Boa Vista, Cape Verde, WI-FI</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8304636&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Utulny apartman na Praia de Chaves, Boa Vista</a></li></ul>

Curral Velho, Cape Verde

#43 out of 62 in Cabeca de Tarafes

7.1

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Deserted Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Cabeca de Tarafes • 12 km

Map of beach

Tourist Attraction Praia de João Barrosa

50m

Tourist Attraction Salinas de Curral Velho

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Monte Estância

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Ruinen Dorf Cural Velho

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Morro Negro

9.7km

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About

Joao Barrosa Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 43th place out of 62 beaches in the Cape Verde region 147.1 km away from its center, the city of Praia. It is one of the beaches of Cabeca de Tarafes settlement, just 12 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand & rocks cover, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Joao Barrosa Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Joao Barrosa Beach (Cape Verde) is located outside the Cabeca de Tarafes settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Boa Vista island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Joao Barrosa Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

6.8 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Cabeca de Tarafes • 12 km

Map of beach

Tourist Attraction Praia de João Barrosa

50m

Tourist Attraction Salinas de Curral Velho

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Monte Estância

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Ruinen Dorf Cural Velho

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Morro Negro

9.7km

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Stays nearby

2 accomodations nearby

Utulny apartman na Praia de Chaves, Boa Vista

21km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Utulny apartman na Praia de Chaves, Boa Vista

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cabeca de Tarafes • 20.7km from center

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Villa Cristina Alojamento, Praia de Chaves, Boa Vista, Cape Verde, WI-FI

21.4km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Villa Cristina Alojamento, Praia de Chaves, Boa Vista, Cape Verde, WI-FI

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Cabeca de Tarafes • 19.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Cabeca de Tarafes • 12km

Main locality of province

Praia • 147.1km

Transport

Airport

BVC • 20.8km

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7.1 Good

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Joao Barrosa Beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Joao Barrosa Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Joao Barrosa Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Joao Barrosa Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.

The waves in the Joao Barrosa Beach are usually strong.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Joao Barrosa Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Joao Barrosa Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Joao Barrosa Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Joao Barrosa Beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Joao Barrosa Beach?

There are 3 places to stay in the Joao Barrosa Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Joao Barrosa Beach include:

Villa Cristina Alojamento, Praia de Chaves, Boa Vista, Cape Verde, WI-FI

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

Utulny apartman na Praia de Chaves, Boa Vista

How far is the Joao Barrosa Beach from parking?

The Joao Barrosa Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Joao Barrosa Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Joao Barrosa Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Monte Estância located in 3.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Joao Barrosa Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Joao Barrosa Beach is September. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 22°C and water 22°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Joao Barrosa Beach (Cape Verde) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Joao Barrosa Beach (Cape Verde) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.