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Biscainhos Destination Guide
Explore Biscainhos in Cape Verde
Biscainhos in the region of Tarrafal is a place in Cape Verde - some 25 mi or ( 41 km ) North-West of Praia , the country's capital city .
Time in Biscainhos is now 09:10 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Atlantic/Cape Verde " with a UTC offset of -1 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Vila do Maio, Vila da Ribeira Brava, Sao Domingos, Santa Maria, and Santa Cruz. Since you are here already, consider visiting Vila do Maio . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Biscainhos ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Pension Mira Maio auf Santiago
Eindrücke von der kleinen Pension Mira Maio in Calheta de Sao Miguel an der Ostküste von Santiago, Kapverden. Reisebericht auf www.freudenthal.biz ..
The RIU Garopa and RIU Funana resorts in Cape Verde
Take a virtual tour of both the Garopa and Funana 5-star resorts in Cape Verde brought to you by RIU and TUI. ..
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 ..
Discover Cape Verde!
A wonderful insight into the beautiful way of life on the paradise islands of Cape Verde. Come and see for yourself what Cpae Verde has to offer. Low crime, high standard of life and beautiful sunshin ..
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Interesting facts about this location
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 5 km away
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 8 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 8 km away
São Miguel, Cape Verde
São Miguel is a municipality located in the northeastern part of the island of Santiago in Sotavento in southcentral Cape Verde. The municipal population is around 16,104, the area is 91 km² and the density is about 176/km². São Miguel is located about 60 km NNW of Cape Verde's capital Praia, SE of Tarrafal and N of Assomada and Picos. São Miguel is linked with a highway linking Tarrafal and Praia and a mountain road to the Tarrafal–Assomada Route which also links to Assomada and Picos.
Located at 15.19 -23.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 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 14 km away
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