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Explore Tarrafal in Cape Verde
Tarrafal in the region of Tarrafal with its 6,463 inhabitants is a town in Cape Verde - some 29 mi or ( 46 km ) North-West of Praia , the country's capital city .
Current time in Tarrafal is now 10:14 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Atlantic/Cape Verde " with a UTC offset of -1 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Vila do Maio, Vila da Ribeira Brava, Sao Domingos, Santa Maria, and Sal Rei. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Vila do Maio . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Tarrafal ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Surfing on the waves on the coast of island Santiago (Cabo Verde)
This video shows the surfing of a few men on the huge waves along the coast of the island Santiago (near the village Tarrafal) of Cabo Verde ..
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The mountain landscape of the island Santiago
This video shows the landscape of the central part of the island Santiago (Cabo Verde), seen from Figueria das Naus to the south ..
The underwater life on the rocky coast near Tarrafal
This video shows the underwater life (fishes and sea-anemones) on the rocky coast south of Tarrafal (island Santiago, Cabo Verde ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Tarrafal, Cape Verde (municipality)
Tarrafal is a municipality located in the northern part of the island of Santiago in Sotavento in Cape Verde. The municipal population is around 18000, the area is 112.4 km² and the density is about 160/km². Tarrafal is located 75 km NNW of Cape Verde's capital, Praia. Farmland surrounds the main town to the north and east and in the southern valley areas. The Serra da Malagueta mountain range lies to the south.
Located at 15.28 -23.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tarrafal camp
Tarrafal (also known as Campo da Morte Lenta, the "Camp of the Slow Death") was a prison camp in the Portuguese colony of Cape Verde, set up by the dictator António de Oliveira Salazar after the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War (1936), where opponents of his right-wing authoritarian regime were sent. At least 32 anarchists, communists, and other opponents of Salazar's regime died thereTemplate:Who?.
Located at 15.26 -23.74 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Figueira da Naus
Figueira da Naus is a village and a stream situated at the east of Santiago Island in Cape Verde. The village is linked with the a rural road and is approximately 70 to 80 km away from the capital.
Located at 15.18 -23.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Ribeira da Barca
Ribeira da Barca, is a village located in the western part of the island of Santiago, in the Municipality of Santa Catarina, Cape Verde. It is located northwest of the island capital Praia and west of Assomada. The village is linked with the major road linking with to Assomada and several remote roads.
Located at 15.13 -23.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Achada Banana
Achada Banana is a village situated at the heart of Santiago Island in Cape Verde. The village is linked with the road linking Praia and Assomada which is approximately 50 km away from the capital.
Located at 15.13 -23.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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