Praia Baixo is a village in the southeastern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is part of the municipality of São Domingos and the parish of Nossa Senhora da Luz.

Location

It is situated on the east coast, 1.5 km northwest of Achada Baleia, 11 km southeast of Pedra Badejo, 10 km east of São Domingos and 16 km north of the capital Praia. In 2010 its population was 952.

Praia Baixo

The beach of Praia Baixo is a nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles. A protection program is organized by the University of Algarve, Faro, Portugal

Praia Baixo

References

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Santa Maria Restaurants

Villages and settlements in Santiago, Cape Verde

Populated coastal places in Cape Verde

São Domingos Municipality, Cape Verde

Baixo

Praia Baixo