Santa Mónica Beach: guide to Boa Vista's wildest shore
18 km of deserted sand, dunes and absolute solitude: how to reach Santa Mónica on Boa Vista, where to stay, best season and conservation rules.
With 18 kilometres of near-unbroken sand, Santa Mónica Beach
Getting there requires a 4x4 jeep from Sal Rei or an organised tour. The road crosses dunes and lunar landscape before revealing turquoise sea. There is no public transport — combine with ChavesAtalanta
Accommodation: Hotel Riu Touareg and Spinguera Ecolodge are nearby; Barceló Marine and Oasis White in Sal Rei offer a more comfortable base. See all in [[hotels|Santa Mónica hotels]] and book ahead in high season.
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What to bring: water (lots), sunscreen, hat, closed shoes for dunes and snacks — there are no facilities. The sea can have strong currents; swim carefully and never alone far from shore.
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