Santa Luzia- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Santa Luzia is a volcanic island in Cape Verde's Barlavento archipelago, covering 34.2 km² and located between São Nicolau and São Vicente. With a length of 12.4 km and a width of 5.3 km, its highest point is Topona, reaching 395 meters. The island has no permanent inhabitants but is used for grazing, with a meteorology station established in the 20th century. Santa Luzia, along with the islets Ilhéu Branco and Ilhéu Raso, forms the Santa Luzia Nature Reserve, a protected area since 1990, and is included on the tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The surrounding waters are rich in marine life, including the unique Conus santaluziensis sea snail.