Praia de Atalanta is a beach on the north coast of the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde. It is approximately 6 km northeast of the island capital of Sal Rei and 3 km west of Vigía. The wreck of the Spanish cargo ship Cabo Santa Maria, which ran aground on September 1, 1968, is located here.[1][2]
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The wreck of M/S Cabo Santa Maria at the beach in Praia de Atalanta in December 2010. | |
| Location | Northwestern Boa Vista |
| Coordinates | 16.202°N 22.865°W / 16.202; -22.865 |
| Length | 10 km |
| Geology | Beach |
| Access | road |
The beach forms a part of Boa Esperança Nature Reserve which also includes the beaches of Sobrado and Copinha.[3]
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