Buracona

Buracona

Buracona, its location is in the northwest of the island
Location Northwestern Sal, Cape Verde
Coordinates 16°47′56″N 22°59′30″W / 16.79889°N 22.99167°W / 16.79889; -22.99167

Buracona is a small bay and a lagoon located in the northwest of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. The bay is approximately 5 km north of the village Palmeira. The bay forms a part of protected countryside of Buracona-Ragona[1]

Natural pool of Buracona

In the surrounding area is Monte Leste elevating 263 meters. In the lagoon is one of the few caves in Cape Verde and is called the "Blue Eye"

See also

Coordinates: 16°47′56″N 22°59′30″W / 16.79889°N 22.99167°W / 16.79889; -22.99167

References

  1. "Protected Areas of Cape Verde" (in Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2012-02-24.
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