Praia das Gatas (Portuguese meaning "beach of the cats") is a sandy beach in the northeastern part of the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde. The nearest village is Fundo das Figueiras, 5 km to the southwest. It forms a part of Northern Nature Park (Parque Natural do Norte).[1] The small island Ilhéu dos Pássaros lies off the coast at the Praia das Gatas.
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| Location | Northeastern Boa Vista, Cape Verde |
| Coordinates | 16.194°N 22.709°W / 16.194; -22.709 |
| Geology | Beach |
| Access | road |
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