Praia Harbor ( Portuguese : Porto da Praia , pronounced [ˈpoɾtu ðɐ ˈpɾajɐ] ) is the port of the city of Praia in the southern part of the island of Santiago , Cape Verde . It is situated in a natural bay of the Atlantic Ocean . Since the latest modernization in 2014, it has 2 long quays, 3 shorter quays, a quay for fishing boats with fish processing installations, 2 container parks , 2 roll-on/roll-off ramps and a passenger terminal. The total length of the quays is 863 m, and the maximum depth is 13.5 m. The port of Praia played an important role in the colonization of Africa and South America by the Portuguese. With 817,845 metric tonnes of cargo and 85,518 passengers handled (2017), it is the second busiest port of Cape Verde, after Porto Grande (Mindelo).
13-510: The bay of Praia lies between the headlands Ponta Temerosa and Ponta das Bicudas . The islet Ilhéu de Santa Maria lies in the bay, west of the port. The river Ribeira da Trindade empties into the bay, between the city centre ( Plateau ) and the port. Directly north of the port is the city subdivision Achada Grande Frente . The first mention of the Praia harbour dates from 1497, when explorer Vasco da Gama anchored there on his way to India. There
26-487: Is 863 m, and the maximum depth is 13.5 m. The port of Praia played an important role in the colonization of Africa and South America by the Portuguese. With 817,845 metric tonnes of cargo and 85,518 passengers handled (2017), it is the second busiest port of Cape Verde, after Porto Grande (Mindelo). The bay of Praia lies between the headlands Ponta Temerosa and Ponta das Bicudas . The islet Ilhéu de Santa Maria lies in
39-4075: Is a headland on the island of Santiago , Cape Verde . Located in the south of the capital Praia , it is the southernmost point of the island. It is 2 km south from the city center. The lighthouse Farol de D. Maria Pia stands at the eastern point of the headland, marking the entrance to the Praia Harbour . [REDACTED] 1884 Map of Praia with Ponta Temerosa References [ edit ] ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Cape Verde" . The Lighthouse Directory . University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . v t e The island of Santiago Mountains Pico de Antónia Monte Graciosa Serra Malagueta Monte Tchota Monte das Vacas [REDACTED] Streams Ribeira Grande de Santiago Ribeira Principal Ribeira Seca Ribeira da Trindade Points and promontories Ponta Bicuda Ponta das Bicudas Ponta do Lobo Ponta Moreia Ponta Preta Ponta Temerosa Other geographic features Baía do Inferno Baía de Tarrafal Barragem de Poilão Farol de D. Maria Pia Farol da Ponta Preta Ponta do Lobo Lighthouse Ilhéu de Santa Maria Jardim Botânico Nacional Grandvaux Barbosa Lagoas de Pedra Badejo São Francisco Bay Transportation EN1-ST01 EN1-ST05 Praia Harbor Nelson Mandela International Airport Other topics Sports Culture Buildings and structures List of people Universidade de Santiago [REDACTED] Category v t e City of Praia Neighbourhoods Achada Grande Frente Achada Grande Tras Achada Santo António Achadinha Bairro Craveiro Lopes Calabaceira Chã de Areia Fazenda Lem Ferreira Palmarejo Plateau Ponta de Água Prainha Quebra Canela São Francisco Terra Branca Tira Chapéu Várzea Vila Nova [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Geographical features Ilhéu de Santa Maria Monte das Vacas Ponta das Bicudas Ponta Temerosa Praia Harbor Ribeira da Trindade São Francisco Bay Education University of Cape Verde Jean Piaget University Universidade de Santiago International Portuguese Language Institute Liceu Domingos Ramos École Internationale Les Alizés Landmarks Monumento de Diogo Gomes Quartel Jaime Mota Praia Cathedral Palácio Presidencial Farol de Ponta Temerosa Culture Cape Verdean National Archives (ANCV) Museu Etnográfico da Praia National Auditorium National Library of Cape Verde Quintal da Música Tabanka Sports Académica da Praia AD Bairro Basketball Football Boavista FC Cabo Verde Music Awards (CVMA) Desportivo da Praia Sporting Clube da Praia CD Travadores Complexo Desportivo Adega Gimnodesportivo Vavá Duarte Estádio da Várzea Transportation Nelson Mandela International Airport Port of Praia Media A Semana Certeza Expresso das Ilhas Jornal Horizonte A Nação RecordTV Cabo Verde RTC History Capture of Santiago (1585) Battle of Porto Praya (1780) Cape Verde Barlavento Santiago Praia Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ponta_Temerosa&oldid=1157395559 " Categories : Geography of Santiago, Cape Verde Praia Headlands of Cape Verde Hidden categories: Pages using gadget WikiMiniAtlas Coordinates on Wikidata Praia Harbor Praia Harbor ( Portuguese : Porto da Praia , pronounced [ˈpoɾtu ðɐ ˈpɾajɐ] )
52-456: Is the port of the city of Praia in the southern part of the island of Santiago , Cape Verde . It is situated in a natural bay of the Atlantic Ocean . Since the latest modernization in 2014, it has 2 long quays, 3 shorter quays, a quay for fishing boats with fish processing installations, 2 container parks , 2 roll-on/roll-off ramps and a passenger terminal. The total length of the quays
65-496: The 1747 map by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin . Praia gradually superseded Cidade Velha to become the most important port of Cape Verde, and became the capital of Cape Verde in 1770. The naval battle of Porto Praya , part of the Anglo-French War of 1778-83 , took place on April 16, 1781 inside the harbor. The port of Praia was the first stop of Charles Darwin 's voyage with HMS Beagle in 1832. The old quay of São Januário
78-404: The bay, west of the port. The river Ribeira da Trindade empties into the bay, between the city centre ( Plateau ) and the port. Directly north of the port is the city subdivision Achada Grande Frente . The first mention of the Praia harbour dates from 1497, when explorer Vasco da Gama anchored there on his way to India. There was a settlement at the bay already in 1515. In the 16th century
91-455: The east side of the bay, 1 km southeast of the city centre. In the following years it was expanded and modernized, most recently in 2014. There are ferry connections from Praia Harbor to the islands of Brava , Fogo , São Nicolau , São Vicente , Maio , Boa Vista and Sal . Ponta Temerosa Coordinates : 14°54′01″N 23°30′32″W / 14.9003°N 23.5090°W / 14.9003; -23.5090 From Misplaced Pages,
104-477: The 💕 Ponta Temerosa Cape [REDACTED] View of the headland of Ponta Temerosa from Quebra Canela [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Ponta Temerosa Cape Verde Coordinates: 14°54′01″N 23°30′32″W / 14.9003°N 23.5090°W / 14.9003; -23.5090 Location Praia , Santiago, Cape Verde Offshore water bodies Praia Harbor Atlantic Ocean Ponta Temerosa
117-424: The port developed into an important port of call for ships towards São Tomé and Brazil , in rivalry with the nearby older port city Ribeira Grande (now Cidade Velha) . Between the end of the 16th century and the end of the 18th century, both Ribeira Grande and Praia suffered many pirate attacks, including those by Francis Drake ( 1585 ) and Jacques Cassard ( 1712 ). The harbour was mentioned as "P. Praya" in
130-454: Was a settlement at the bay already in 1515. In the 16th century the port developed into an important port of call for ships towards São Tomé and Brazil , in rivalry with the nearby older port city Ribeira Grande (now Cidade Velha) . Between the end of the 16th century and the end of the 18th century, both Ribeira Grande and Praia suffered many pirate attacks, including those by Francis Drake ( 1585 ) and Jacques Cassard ( 1712 ). The harbour
143-624: Was located at Praia Negra , directly under the Plateau (Praia) . A new wooden pier was built in 1880 near the customs house, which is now the National Archives of Cape Verde Building , south of the Plateau. This pier was replaced with a concrete pier in the late 1920s. In 1881 the Farol de D. Maria Pia was built at the harbor entrance. In the beginning of the 1960s new port facilities were constructed on
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#1733105445856156-417: Was located at Praia Negra , directly under the Plateau (Praia) . A new wooden pier was built in 1880 near the customs house, which is now the National Archives of Cape Verde Building , south of the Plateau. This pier was replaced with a concrete pier in the late 1920s. In 1881 the Farol de D. Maria Pia was built at the harbor entrance. In the beginning of the 1960s new port facilities were constructed on
169-465: Was mentioned as "P. Praya" in the 1747 map by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin . Praia gradually superseded Cidade Velha to become the most important port of Cape Verde, and became the capital of Cape Verde in 1770. The naval battle of Porto Praya , part of the Anglo-French War of 1778-83 , took place on April 16, 1781 inside the harbor. The port of Praia was the first stop of Charles Darwin 's voyage with HMS Beagle in 1832. The old quay of São Januário
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