Sal district, Cape Verde

Places to visit near Espargos

Espargos is a town in Sal district, Cape Verde, home to about 6,173 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 40 beaches & coast, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 14 churches and 3 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Farol de Pedra de Lume (7 km), Buracona (9 km) and Rabo de Junco (10 km).

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Espargos, Cape Verde
Espargos, Sal district, Cape Verde. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Espargos at a glance

Location
Sal district, Cape Verde
Population
about 6,173
Coordinates
16.7552° N, 22.9446° W
Places within 50 km
112 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Espargos

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Espargos: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Espargos

82 beaches & coast within 100 km of Espargos. The closest is Badlands/terra Inculta (3 km); the best-known is Farol de Pedra de Lume (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Espargos

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Espargos. The closest is Monte Curral (1 km); the best-known is Rabo de Junco (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Espargos

22 churches within 100 km of Espargos. The closest is Igreja Nazarena (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Espargos

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Espargos. The closest is Sal Island (1 km). Best time: september to february.

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Forts & heritage near Espargos

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Espargos. The closest is Airport Monument (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Espargos

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Espargos. The closest is Baía da Murdeira (10 km); the best-known is Salinas (21 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Espargos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Espargos
  2. 1 km Monte Curral · viewpoint, Sal
  3. 7 km Farol de Pedra de Lume · beach, Sal
  4. 8 km Monte Grande · viewpoint, Sal
  5. 11 km Buracona · lake, Sal
  6. 14 km Rabo de Junco · viewpoint, Sal
  7. 10 km Back to Espargos

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From travellers near Espargos

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How to reach Espargos

    All places near Espargos by distance

    Within 15 km of Espargos

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Espargos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast4082Badlands/terra Inculta (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2147Monte Curral (1 km)
    Other attractions1528Fata Morgana (6 km)
    Churches1422Igreja Nazarena (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves39Sal Island (1 km)
    Forts & heritage79Airport Monument (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Baía da Murdeira (10 km)
    Parks35Praça 19. Septembro (1 km)
    Museums23Art Hands (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Salinas de Pedra de Lume (6 km)
    Caves12Furna Do Bejon (13 km)
    Treks11Pedra de Lume Crater Walk (6 km)

    Espargos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Espargos?

    Farol de Pedra de Lume (beach, about 7 km), Buracona (lake, about 9 km), Rabo de Junco (viewpoint, about 10 km), Monte Grande (viewpoint, about 10 km), Monte Curral (viewpoint, about 1 km), Sal Island (island, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Espargos?

    112 places on Spotwander: 40 beaches & coast, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 other attractions, 14 churches, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest beach to Espargos?

    Badlands/terra Inculta, about 3 km by road; Baia da Palmeira (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Espargos?

    Monte Curral, about 1 km by road; Morrinho Do Carvão (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Espargos?

    Igreja Nazarena, about 1 km by road; Santo António (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Espargos?

    Start in Espargos, visit Monte Curral, then Farol de Pedra de Lume, then Monte Grande, then Buracona, then Rabo de Junco, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Espargos?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Espargos

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Espargos’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Espargos on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.