Ilhéu de Sal Rei

Ilhéu de Sal Rei
Ilhéu de Sal Rei seen from Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Ilhéu de Sal Rei
Ilhéu de Sal Rei
Geography
LocationAtlantic Ocean
Coordinates16°10′16″N 22°55′48″W / 16.171°N 22.930°W / 16.171; -22.930
Area0.89 km2 (0.34 sq mi)
Highest elevation27 m (89 ft)
Administration
MunicipalityBoa Vista
Demographics
Population0

Ilhéu de Sal Rei is an uninhabited islet near the coast of Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde. It is located 1 km (0.6 miles) southwest of the island capital Sal Rei. Its area is 89 ha (0.34 sq mi) and its highest point is 27 m (88.6 ft).

The islet has exposed basaltic and limestone rock, and there are sandy beaches in sheltered areas. The entire islet is a natural monument. The headland Ponta de Escuma is the islet's westernmost point. A narrow strait to its northeast separates it from Boa Vista island by 500 to 600 meters. On the southern tip of the island, the ruined Portuguese fort Duque de Bragança is situated.