Rocha Estância
A solitary rock outcrop in the island's southwest, where the summit offers views of the coast and dunes from Chaves to Varandinha.
Rocha Estância is a striking, isolated rock hill in the southwest of Boa Vista, close to the village of Povoação Velha, and it can be seen from the Chaves Beach area. A gravel path leads to the top in about one to one and a half hours on foot. From the summit, you can see the west-coast beaches, dunes and the open ocean beyond. The trail is simple but has no shade, so start early in the morning, wear non-slip shoes and bring plenty of water.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Povoação Velha
- Morro de Areia Nature Reserve
- Praia de Varandinha
- Praia de Chaves
- Praia de Santa Mónica
- Rabil & Olaria de Rabil
- Viana Desert, Boa Vista
- Curral Velho