• Source: Ponta da Fragata

Ponta da Fragata (Portuguese meaning "tip of the frigate") is a headland on the east coast of the island of Sal, Cape Verde. It is situated at the southern end of the Serra Negra mountain, 6 km northeast of the town Santa Maria. To the south of the headland stretches the Costa da Fragata, a 4.7 km long sandy beach which is a protected nature reserve, important as nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles. The nature reserve covers 3.46 km2 (1.34 sq mi) of land and 23.47 km2 (9.06 sq mi) of ocean.




See also


List of protected areas in Cape Verde
Tourism in Cape Verde




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Ponta da Fragata
• Serra Negra (Cape Verde)
• Cedros (Santa Cruz das Flores)
• List of villages and settlements in Cape Verde
• List of protected areas in Cape Verde
• Brazilian frigate Dom Afonso
• Portuguese Naval Aviation
• Dom Fernando II e Glória
• Portuguese Navy
• Wildlife of Cape Verde