Baleia is a mountain valley in the eastern part of the island of São Vicente.[1] Its orientation is west-east, and it lies south of Baía das Gatas and northwest of the beach Praia Grande. At its western end is Monte Verde, the highest point of São Vicente. At its eastern end is the Atlantic Ocean. Access is either from the coast or from Mato Inglês over a mountain pass.[2]
| Baleia | |
|---|---|
  Baleia eastern São Vicente, Cape Verde | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 16°51′58″N 24°55′05″W / 16.866°N 24.918°W |
| Rivers | Ribeira da Baleia |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Inventário dos recursos turísticos do município de S. Vicente, Direcção Geral do Turismo, p. 23
- ^ Selada da Baleia on mindelo.info (in French)