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.

Pretty anchorage although 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. The water is reported to be very clear here, more than 10 metres.

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.

Some shopping is possible ashore with the opening of a new fresh produce market. Water from a tap (erratic) on the shore.

Updated September 2008

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