- Type
- Beach
- Area
- North of the island
- Free access
- Yes
- Requires a hike or walk
- No
Santinho is in the northeast of the island, between Ingleses Beach and Moçambique, and belongs to the district of Ingleses do Rio Vermelho, according to Wikipedia. It is an open-sea beach popular with surfers, with dunes and restinga behind the sand.
Rock art on the headland
On the Santinho headland there are rock carvings: geometric designs etched into the rock by peoples who lived on the island long before the Europeans. They are archaeological heritage. Look, take photos, and do not touch or scratch the rocks.
What to do
- Surf the open-sea waves.
- The headland trail, with views of the sea and the offshore islands.
- Dunes between Santinho and Ingleses.
Practical tips
- Look for the rock carvings on the headland, without touching the rocks.
- Strong sea: stay near the lifeguards.
- Combine it with Ingleses Beach.
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