Ribeira Brava
A little waterfront town on Cape Verde's São Nicolau island, Ribeira Brava sits in a mountain valley whose river gives the town its name — Portuguese for "rough stream," a reference to the river's force during rains. The colonial streetscape of Portuguese-style buildings, winding lanes, and steep hills is complemented by several historic churches and a modest café and restaurant scene that punches above its weight for a settlement this size.
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- Population2,851
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.9 km0.5 mi
Nearest airports
Ribeira Brava: quick answers
Where is Ribeira Brava?
Ribeira Brava is in Cape Verde.
How do you get to Ribeira Brava?
The nearest airport is Preguiça (SNE), about 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ribeira Brava?
The warmest month is September, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 21°C70°F. The wettest month is September, with about 36 mm1.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ribeira Brava?
OpenStreetMap lists 8 restaurants and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Ribeira Brava?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau.