Tarrafal (Sao Nicolau) : Profile

Clearance

Not offically a Port of Entry, but in practice, the Harbourmaster will clear you in, although with no Immigration Authority stationed here, passports cannot be stamped.

Docking

Select a spot to anchor with care; too far south and the swell causes severe rolling; too far north and the bottom is rocky with poor holding.

One of the best islands to visit. Friendly people and few security problems. A Dutch ex-pat living on the island is a good contact.

Limited fresh provisions and water from a tap (erratic) on the shore.

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