Tarrafal, Santiago: guide to the island's most beautiful bay
White sand, diving and fishing village: complete guide to Tarrafal Beach on Santiago — hotels, restaurants and bay excursions.
Framed by green mountains and fine white sand, Tarrafal Beach
Reaching Tarrafal takes about 1h30 by car from Praia city along a winding mountain road. Worth an overnight: the village has fresh fish restaurants, seafront bars and a relaxed atmosphere inviting a two- or three-day stay.
Where to stay: King Fisher Village, Tarrafal Residence and Tarrafal Eco Tents cover resort to glamping; central Hotel Por Do Sol completes the list in [[hotels|Tarrafal hotels]]. All minutes from the sand.
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Activities: scuba on bay rocks, boat trips, hikes to Cidade Velha (full day) and grogue tasting in the village. Cross with diving in Cape Verdebest snorkelling beaches
To combine urban beach and wild bay in the same archipelago, also visit São Francisco
