Ponta Preta Lighthouse – View of Tarrafal loop from Tarrafal

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Ponta Preta Lighthouse – View of Tarrafal loop from Tarrafal

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Ponta Preta Lighthouse – View of Tarrafal loop from Tarrafal

02:37

8.13km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

357 m

Mercado Municipal Velho

Highlight • Structure

You can occasionally buy handicrafts here, but events also take place.

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876 m

Kabungo Beach Bar

Highlight • Cafe

A wonderful place to relax and enjoy a snack and a drink 🍹🍹🍕

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1.37 km

Farol de Tarrafal

Highlight • Monument

Nice small bassin to bath.

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4.04 km

Ponta Preta Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

We were very lucky to see whales at the lighthouse...amazing!

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4.66 km

View of Tarrafal

Highlight • Viewpoint

This hiking trail leads along the foot of Monte Graciosa to the lighthouse, from where you have several beautiful views back to Tarrafal.

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6.54 km

View of Tarrafal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Panoramic view of the city of Tarrafal. From the hiking trail that leads to the lighthouse.

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8.13 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.80 km

561 m

410 m

261 m

105 m

Surfaces

6.80 km

1.34 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 25 October

29°C

23°C

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Comments

April 17, 2025,Wanderung von Tarrafal zum Leuchtturm

At about 4km, follow the turnoff to the right uphill toward the individual rocks. There you'll see more markings. You'll have to scramble a bit and use your hands for a few meters to climb the rocks. I didn't go up to the right at first and later had to scramble in more places (it wasn't the official path). The …

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March 11, 2024,Point of view to the city – Blick auf Tarrafal boucle au départ de Tarrafal

I think we need to review the rating. Some passages are difficult for people who are not very agile: rock passage 3+/4
The hike is nice to do in the morning.
Technical difficulty 2

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December 22, 2024,ST-Tarrafal-FarolLighthouse

Trail is easy to find but some parts are a little difficult.
Local guides spread rumors that people get robbed. But other locals say it is safe and only marketing to get heyered as guide...

March 25, 2023,Kapverden - Tarrafal Wanderung zum Leuchtturm

Since we still haven't had enough of hiking, this morning in Tarrafal we went from our accommodation to the lighthouse in the bay. A nice little tour in parts with 1-2 easy climbing sections.
Unfortunately no whales seen today while hiking.

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