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Cape Verde · São Nicolau

Best beaches in Praia Branca

1 ranked beach in Praia Branca, São Nicolau

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Praia Branca

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    Praia Branca

    Iconic coastal village beach with one of São Nicolau’s most recognizable settings.

    7.0

What makes Praia Branca's beaches stand out?

Praia Branca sits in São Nicolau, Cape Verde and is home to 1 ranked beach on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Praia Branca or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.