Sao Nicolau
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| - | + | | name= São Nicolau | |
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| - | + | | summary= [[wikipedia:São_Nicolau, Cape Verde|São Nicolau]] is one of the [[wikipedia:Barlavento_Islands|Barlavento]] (Windward) islands of [[Cape Verde]]. It is located between the islands of [[Santa Luzia]] and [[Sal]]. Its population is 12,424 (2015), and its area is 343 km². | |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
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==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
===Ports=== | ===Ports=== | ||
| - | + | {{poi | lat= 16.56887|lon=-24.36011 | |
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| + | | text= There is one breakwater where the ferries dock. Yachts anchor off in the bay. This is a nice anchorage but one must select carefully where to drop the anchor; too far south and the swell causes severe rolling; too far north and the bottom is rocky with poor holding. The holding is good in the black sand in 5 to 10m. | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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| - | + | ==Amenities== | |
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| - | + | |Water| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
| - | {{ | + | |Electricity| N/A (Not Available) |
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| + | |Garbage| Bins ashore | ||
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| + | |Chandlers| None | ||
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==Provisioning== | ==Provisioning== | ||
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| + | ==Transportation== | ||
| + | * The island has a domestic airport, São Nicolau Airport, located between Ribeira Brava and Preguiça | ||
| + | * There ferry connections from [[#Tarrafal|Tarrafal]] to the islands of [[Sao Vicente|São Vicente]] ([[Sao_Vicente#Porto_Grande_Bay|Mindelo]]) and [[Santiago_(Cape_Verde)| Santiago]] ([[Praia]]) | ||
==Tourism== | ==Tourism== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* {{wikipedia|São_Nicolau,_Cape_Verde}} | * {{wikipedia|São_Nicolau,_Cape_Verde}} | ||
| - | * [http:// | + | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/CapeVerdes/Tarrafal Noonsite] |
| + | * {{Wikipedia|Barlavento_Islands|Barlavento}} | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| - | ''See [[Cape_Verde# | + | ''See [[Cape_Verde#References|Cape Verde]]''. |
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Latest revision as of 21:24, 7 October 2018
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São Nicolau is one of the Barlavento (Windward) islands of Cape Verde. It is located between the islands of Santa Luzia and Sal. Its population is 12,424 (2015), and its area is 343 km².
Charts
See Cape Verde.
Weather
See Cape Verde.
Passages
Islands
See Cape Verde.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.
Berthing
Ports
Tarrafal
There is one breakwater where the ferries dock. Yachts anchor off in the bay. This is a nice anchorage but one must select carefully where to drop the anchor; too far south and the swell causes severe rolling; too far north and the bottom is rocky with poor holding. The holding is good in the black sand in 5 to 10m.
Keep clear of the area where the ferries maneuver.Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | ? |
| Electricity | N/A (Not Available) |
| Toilets | N/A |
| Showers | N/A |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | Bins ashore |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | ? |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..
Store name1 [[Sao Nicolau#Store name1|Store name1]]
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)
- Location1
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Name [[Sao Nicolau#Name|Name]]
mark |name= Name| type= eatingout | lat= DD.ddd | lon= DD.ddd |text= description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.}}
Transportation
- The island has a domestic airport, São Nicolau Airport, located between Ribeira Brava and Preguiça
- There ferry connections from Tarrafal to the islands of São Vicente (Mindelo) and Santiago (Praia)
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.)
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Sao Nicolau at the Wikipedia
- Noonsite
- Barlavento at the Wikipedia
References
See Cape Verde.
Comments
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Verified by
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