Boa Vista : Profile

Location

This island is flat with sand dunes and date palms. It is the most northerly of the southern group and is due south of Sal.

Clearance

Clearance is possible at Porto de Sal Rei.

Docking

The port of Sal Rei is on the western side of the island.

Anchor SE of the small island of Ile de Sal Rei, close to the beach to avoid the worst of the swell. The dinghy can be left at either the fishermen's quay or on the beach. This anchorage is very exposed and rolly and not safe in a southerly.

Tourists out number locals 3:1 in season.

Updated September 2008

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