Ponta Preta (Maio)

Ponta Preta (Maio)

Ponta Preta (Portuguese meaning the black point, Capeverdean Crioulo: Punta Preta, also in the São Vicente) is a point located in the north of the island of Maio and it represents the island's southernmost point in Cape Verde. The point is neighbouring its nearest town Vila do Maio and Barreiro to the north. Distance is approximately 4 km southeast of the island capital of Vila do Maio and about 3 km south of Barreiro. The point features a lighthouse.