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Baleia Destination Guide
Touring Baleia in Cape Verde
Baleia in the region of Brava is a city located in Cape Verde - some 79 mi or ( 128 km ) West of Praia , the country's capital city .
Time in Baleia is now 08:30 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Atlantic/Cape Verde " with a UTC offset of -1 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Vila do Maio, Tarrafal, Sao Domingos, Santa Maria, and Sal Rei. Being here already, consider visiting Vila do Maio . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Baleia ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Bravanews Gala 2012 Video Presentation
Small video used during Bravanews Gala 2012, basically showcasing some beautiful pictures of Brava, Cape Verde as well as thanking everyone that has been supporting and helping Bravanews. ..
Brava, Cape Verde (in HD)
Come and see how life is on the small, beautiful island of Brava in the Cape Verde Islands. It's a worthwhile watch even though it is in Portuguese. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Brava, Cape Verde (municipality)
The whole island of Brava makes up the Brava Municipality.
Located at 14.85 -24.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Nossa Senhora do Monte, Cape Verde
Nossa Senhora do Monte is a village located in the heart of the island of Brava, Cape Verde. It was founded in 1826, and a few years later it became a bishopric. In 1862 Nossa Senhora do Monte became a place of pilgrimage. There are a sightworthy Catholic pilgrimage church and a smaller Adventist Church in the village. Several shops and small bars are to be found in Main Street. Several times a day, Nossa Senhora do Monte can be reached by "Aluguer" bus from Vila Nova de Sintra.
Located at 14.85 -24.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Brava, Cape Verde
Brava is an island in Cape Verde. It is the smallest inhabited island, but at the same time the greenest, of Cape Verde, in the Sotavento group. First settled in the 1540s, its population grew after Mount Fogo on neighbouring Fogo erupted in 1675. Its main industry was long whaling, but the island is now primarily agricultural.
Located at 14.87 -24.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Cova Joana
Cova Joana, is a village in the central part of the island of Brava, Cape Verde.
Located at 14.86 -24.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde
Santa Bárbara, is a village the island of Brava, Cape Verde. It is about 3 kilometers to the east of the island capital of Vila Nova Sintra. The village is linked by a narrow road to the island capital and to the harbour of Furna. Santa Bárbara can be reached by "Aluguer" busses. There are a school, a small church, a sports ground and some small shops in the village.
Located at 14.88 -24.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
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