Best Surfing Beaches In Cape Verde

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Praia Do Tarrafal

Cape Verde, Tarrafal, Tarrafal

Praia do Tarrafal is located right on the northern tip of the island of Santiago, right by the small town of Tarrafal. Unlike the typical beach experience of palm trees, white sand and clear waters, this beach offers a photogenic landscape of rocky volcanic mountains and a high level of geo-diversity.

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Monte Leao

Cape Verde, Sal, Murdeira

Monte Leao, located in Murdeira, Cape Verde, is a captivating beach that offers a serene and secluded setting. This beach boasts a beautiful location, with golden sands stretching along its length. The sand at Monte Leao is soft and inviting, creating a pleasant environment for beachgoers.

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Ponta Preta, Kite Spot

Cape Verde, Sal, Santa Maria

Ponta Preta, Kite Spot, located in Santa Maria, Cape Verde, is a renowned beach destination known for its exceptional kiteboarding conditions and stunning natural beauty. The beach stretches over a considerable length, offering ample space for kiteboarding enthusiasts to practice and enjoy their sport. The sand at Ponta Preta is soft and golden in color, adding to the picturesque charm of the surroundings.

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Cabo Verde Sao Vicente Salamansa Beaches

Cape Verde, Sao Vicente, Salamansa

Cabo Verde Sao Vicente Salamansa Beaches, located in Salamansa, Cape Verde, offer a captivating coastal experience. These pristine beaches stretch along the shore, providing ample space for beachgoers to relax and enjoy the scenic beauty.

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Praia De Santa Maria

Cape Verde, Sal, Santa Maria

Located on the southern end of the island of Sal, Praia de Santa Maria – also called Santa Maria Beach, Santa Maria Cape Verde Beach, and Santa Maria Cabo Verde Beach – is a popular and beautiful curve-shaped two-kilometers-long beach with light brown sand and a few rocks in Cabo Verde. This beach is located near the city center of the city of Santa Maria.

TripAdvisor listed this beach as one of the best beaches in Africa in 2020 as a part of its annual Travellers’ Choice awards and had also earlier listed this beach as one the top 10 beaches in the world in 2016. Praia de Santa Maria is also a favorite of Randall Kaplan, the world’s foremost beach expert who is known as Mr. Beach.