Boa Vista (Cape Verde)
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{{IsPartOf|North Atlantic|Western Africa|Cape Verde}} | {{IsPartOf|North Atlantic|Western Africa|Cape Verde}} | ||
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+ | | lat= 16.105|lon=-22.80683 | ||
+ | | name= Boa Vista | ||
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+ | | summary= [[wikipedia:Boa_Vista,_Cape_Verde|Boa Vista]] (Portuguese meaning “good view”) is the easternmost island of [[Cape Verde]]. It is located in the [[wikipedia:Barlavento_Islands|Barlavento]] group of the archipelago. | ||
- | + | The Peak of Estância is the highest point of the island, measuring about 390 metres. It has large areas of white sand dunes. Oases of date palms are found here and there, and are the typical vegetation of the island. A few baobab trees can also be found in isolated locations. | |
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- | | | + | Boa Vista has 55 km of white sand beaches and clear water. |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
''See [[Cape_Verde#Charts|Cape Verde]]''. | ''See [[Cape_Verde#Charts|Cape Verde]]''. | ||
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
- | ''See [[Cape_Verde# | + | ''See [[Cape_Verde#Weather|Cape Verde]]''. |
==Passages== | ==Passages== | ||
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==Islands== | ==Islands== | ||
- | {{ | + | ''See [[Cape_Verde#Berthing|Cape Verde]]''. |
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+ | ==Communication== | ||
+ | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | ||
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+ | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
- | {{GreenText|Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.}} | + | {{GreenText|Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.}} |
- | ==Berthing | + | ==Berthing== |
===Ports=== | ===Ports=== | ||
- | + | {{poi | lat= 16.17339|lon=-22.92047 | |
+ | | type= harbour | ||
+ | | name= Sal Rei | ||
+ | | altname= | ||
+ | | url= | ||
+ | | zoom= 14 | ||
+ | | portofentry= | ||
+ | | image= CV_BoaVista.jpg | ||
+ | | imagetext= [[wikipedia:Sal_Rei|Sal Rei]] beach | ||
+ | | text= The port is not suitable for visiting yachts. You must anchor [[#Ilhéu de Sal Rei|Ilhéu de Sal Rei]] and come ashore with the dinghy using either the quay or the beach. | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== |
- | + | None. | |
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- | + | ==Anchorages== | |
- | {{ | + | {{poi | lat= 16.17374|lon=-22.927 |
- | + | | type= anchorage | |
+ | | name=Ilhéu de Sal Rei | ||
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+ | | zoom= 16 | ||
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+ | | text= Anchor in 4-6 m depth as close to the E side of the island where the swell is less. You can then go to the poert with the dinghy. | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | == | + | {{poi | lat= 16.11776|lon=-22.91899 |
- | + | | type= anchorage | |
- | + | | name=Porto de Chave | |
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+ | | url= | ||
+ | | zoom= 13 | ||
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+ | | text= Anchor in 8-10 m depth. | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | == | + | ==Amenities== |
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- | + | |header|Facilities | |
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- | + | |Water| N/A (Not Available) | |
- | + | |Electricity| N/A | |
- | + | |Toilets| N/A | |
- | + | |Showers| N/A | |
- | + | |Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
- | + | |Garbage| Take it ashore to [[#Sal Rei|Sal Rei]] | |
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- | + | |header|Supplies | |
- | + | |Fuel| N/A | |
- | + | |Bottled gas| N/A | |
- | + | |Chandlers| None | |
- | + | |header|Services | |
- | + | |Repairs| N/A | |
+ | |Internet| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
- | + | {{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.}} | |
- | == | + | ==Eating out== |
- | {{ | + | {{Green|Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.}} |
- | ==== | + | ==Transportation== |
- | + | * The [[wikipedia:Aristides_Pereira_International_Airport|Aristides Pereira International Airport]] is about 5 km east of [[#Sal Rei|Sal Rei]] | |
+ | * The red pick-ups are the official taxi’s but everyone can offer a taxi service. You can pay with both escudos and euros | ||
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+ | ==Tourism== | ||
+ | ====History==== | ||
+ | {{Green|Give a short history of the island.)}} | ||
- | ==== | + | ====Places to Visit==== |
+ | {{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}} | ||
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- | == | + | ==Friends== |
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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- | == | + | ==Forums== |
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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- | == | + | ==Links== |
* {{wikipedia|Boa_Vista,_Cape_Verde}} | * {{wikipedia|Boa_Vista,_Cape_Verde}} | ||
- | * [http:// | + | * {{Wikivoyage|Boa Vista (Cape Verde)}} |
+ | * {{Wikipedia|Barlavento_Island| Barlavento}} | ||
+ | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/CapeVerdes/BoaVista Noonsite] | ||
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- | ==References | + | ==References== |
- | See [[Cape_Verde# | + | ''See [[Cape_Verde#References|Cape Verde]]''. |
{{Comments}} | {{Comments}} | ||
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- | {{Contributors|[[User:Haiqu|Haiqu]]}} | + | {{Contributors|[[User:Haiqu|Haiqu]], [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]}} |
- | [[Category:Islands - Cape Verde]] [[Category:Islands - North Atlantic]] | + | [[Category:Islands - Cape Verde]] [[Category:Islands - North Atlantic]] [[Category:Ports - Cape Verde]] [[Category:Anchorages - Cape Verde]] |
Latest revision as of 17:06, 5 October 2018
Boa Vista
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Boa Vista (Portuguese meaning “good view”) is the easternmost island of Cape Verde. It is located in the Barlavento group of the archipelago.
The Peak of Estância is the highest point of the island, measuring about 390 metres. It has large areas of white sand dunes. Oases of date palms are found here and there, and are the typical vegetation of the island. A few baobab trees can also be found in isolated locations.
Boa Vista has 55 km of white sand beaches and clear water.
Charts
See Cape Verde.
Weather
See Cape Verde.
Passages
Islands
See Cape Verde.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.
Berthing
Ports
Sal Rei
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Ilhéu de Sal Rei
Porto de Chave
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | N/A (Not Available) |
Electricity | N/A |
Toilets | N/A |
Showers | N/A |
Laundry | ? |
Garbage | Take it ashore to Sal Rei |
Supplies | |
Fuel | N/A |
Bottled gas | N/A |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | N/A |
Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
Transportation
- The Aristides Pereira International Airport is about 5 km east of Sal Rei
- The red pick-ups are the official taxi’s but everyone can offer a taxi service. You can pay with both escudos and euros
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.)
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Boa Vista (Cape Verde) at the Wikipedia
- Boa Vista (Cape Verde) at the Wikivoyage
- Barlavento at the Wikipedia
- Noonsite
References
See Cape Verde.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
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