Photo of Santa Monica Beach with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Santa Monica Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Santa Monica Beach with long straight shore

Photo of Santa Monica Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Santa Monica Beach located in natural area

Photo of Santa Monica Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.1

Very good

Santa Monica Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Santa Monica Beach?

The bar is located right on the Santa Monica Beach.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Boca Beach is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Santa Monica Beach?

There are 4 places to stay in the Santa Monica Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Santa Monica 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><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5193641&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">B&B Sereia Azul Boa Vista</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2043953&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ca Greta F - Sea View Apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3076650&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartments Mistral Estoril Beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2436817&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ca Bonita</a></li></ul>

Curral Velho, Cape Verde

#16 out of 62 in Provacao Velha

8.1

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Kite or windsurfing Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Provacao Velha • 6 km

Map of beach

Bar Boca Beach

9.4 - Excellent 60m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Curralinho

50m

Tourist Attraction Praia Santa Mónica

9.8 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Plage de Santa Monica

140m

Tourist Attraction Praça da Povoação Velha

4km

Tourist Attraction Rocha Estância

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Varandinha

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Monte Santo António

7.6km

Tourist Attraction Ruinen Dorf Cural Velho

9.9km

Historical Landmark Black and White Lighthouse

5.2km

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About

Santa Monica Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 16th place out of 62 beaches in the Cape Verde region 136.3 km away from its center, the city of Praia. It is one of the beaches of Provacao Velha settlement, just 6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, 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, partygoers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Santa Monica Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

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

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia do Curralinho, which has a rating of 8.1.

Santa Monica Beach (Cape Verde) is located outside the Provacao Velha 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 Santa Monica 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

7.8 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Provacao Velha • 6 km

Map of beach

Bar Boca Beach

9.4 - Excellent 60m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Curralinho

50m

Tourist Attraction Praia Santa Mónica

9.8 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Plage de Santa Monica

140m

Tourist Attraction Praça da Povoação Velha

4km

Tourist Attraction Rocha Estância

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Varandinha

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Monte Santo António

7.6km

Tourist Attraction Ruinen Dorf Cural Velho

9.9km

Historical Landmark Black and White Lighthouse

5.2km

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Located at nearest locality

Provacao Velha • 14.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

What to do in Santa Monica Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Santa Monica Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Nearest Beaches

3.3km

Praia do Curralinho Praia do Curralinho

8.1 Very good

4.2km

Carquejinha Beach Carquejinha Beach

7.6 Very good

8.9km

Curralinho Beach Curralinho Beach

8.1 Very good

10.1km

Varandinha Beach Varandinha Beach

8.2 Very good

14.3km

Chaves Beach Chaves Beach

8.4 Very good

16.3km

Joao Barrosa Beach Joao Barrosa Beach

7.1 Good

16.5km

Praia das Dunas Beach Praia das Dunas Beach

8.5 Excellent

18.4km

Charlotte Beach Charlotte Beach

8.2 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Provacao Velha • 6km

Main locality of province

Praia • 136.3km

Transport

Airport

BVC • 16.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.1 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.1 Very good

Landon Thorne

10 Exceptional

This beach is truly remarkable, with its pristine sand and vibrant ocean.

April 2023

Nico "NCO" NC

10 Exceptional

This beach has pristine white sand and crystal clear water, making it a stunning sight. The journey to get there is also remarkable, feeling like an otherworldly landscape - it's truly incredible!

April 2023

Kamil Nowakowski

10 Exceptional

I can only agree with the other glowing reviews of this beach - it's truly a prime example of a fantastic beach. Unspoilt and beautiful, with stunning views in every direction, it's a great spot to relax and enjoy the sand dunes. I just hope it doesn't become overrun with tourists and lose its charm.

April 2023

JASON ANDREWS

8 Very good

The view from this beach is amazing, making it well worth a visit. There's also a nice bar onsite.

April 2023

Larisa Dumitrescu

10 Exceptional

This pristine beach is unfortunately being eyed for a hotel development, which is a real shame.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Santa Monica Beach?

The Santa Monica Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Santa Monica Beach?

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

The Santa Monica Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing

Is the Santa Monica Beach good for swimming?

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

Santa Monica Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Santa Monica Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Santa Monica Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Santa Monica Beach?

The bar is located right on the Santa Monica Beach.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Boca Beach is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Santa Monica Beach?

There are 4 places to stay in the Santa Monica Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Santa Monica Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Santa Monica Beach from parking?

The Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Santa Monica Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia do Curralinho located in 1.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Santa Monica Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Santa Monica 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?

Santa Monica 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.Santa Monica 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.