Best beaches in Povoação Velha

2 ranked beaches in Povoação Velha, Boa Vista

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

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Praia da Varandinha

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Dramatic beach with caves and rock formations.

7.0

Praia de Santa Mónica

One of Cape Verde’s most iconic wild beaches.

7.0

What makes Povoação Velha's beaches stand out?

Povoação Velha sits in Boa Vista, Cape Verde and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Povoação Velha or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.