One-day north coast Boa Vista route: Chaves and Atalanta
From Sal Rei to Chaves and Atalanta in one day: 4x4 jeep, timings, base hotels and tips for photographing the Cabo Santa Maria shipwreck.
Boa Vista's north coast concentrates two of the archipelago's most iconic beaches: golden Chaves BeachAtalanta Beach
Morning (8am–12pm): Leave Sal Rei by hire jeep or tour. First stop Chaves — morning swim in calm sea, dune walk and coffee at a seasonal kiosk if open. Resorts like VOI Praia de Chaves and Occidental sit on the seafront; see [[hotels|Chaves hotels]] for future stays.
Afternoon (2pm–6pm): Continue north to Atalanta. Photograph the wreck with side light (best between 4pm and 5:30pm). Read conservation rules
Sandro Lopes Art / Pexels
Base lodging in Sal Rei: combine AtalantaChaves guideAtalanta guide
Next day, consider the south: Santa MónicaSal vs Boa Vista
