Sao Nicolau Island

Sao Nicolau is located in the middle of the windward group of islands of the Cape Verdean archipelago. The nearest large islands are Santa Luzia, 28 miles to the north-west, and Boa Vista, 68 miles to the east.

The island is of volcanic origin. The highest point of the island is mounting Monte Gordo - 1304 meters above sea level.

The island has two major cities - the capital Ribeira Brava and Tarrafal de San Nicolau on the east coast.

The most visited place by yachts is Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau.