.Cape Verde Islands pocket guide, Emma Gregg, ''Berlitz'' 2009 The nearest village is Povoação Velha, 5 km to the north. The beach is adjacent to the protected area ''
Morro de Areia Nature Reserve
Morro de Areia Nature Reserve ( pt, Reserva Natural do Morro de Areia) is a nature reserve covering the southwestern coast of the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde.Protected areas in the island of Boa Vista - Municipality of Boa Vista, March 2013 Praia de Santa Mónica is part of a tourism development zone.