Praia Grande | |
Map: | Cape Verde |
Location: | Eastern São Vicente, Cape Verde |
Coordinates: | 16.86°N -24.877°W |
Type: | Beach |
Free Label 1: | Patrolled by |
Free Label 2: | Hazard rating |
Free Label 3: | Access |
Free Data 3: | road |
Praia Grande (Portuguese meaning "large beach") is a large beach on the northeast coast of the island of São Vicente, Cape Verde. It is 1.5 km northwest of the village Calhau. The white sandy beach is surrounded by volcanic rocks. It is accessible by road from Calhau and Baía das Gatas.[1]