Things to see on Boa Vista: ☆ Wakan Bar and today..... ◊ Deserto de Viana is a desert covering most of the north-western region, extending to the central region of the island of Boa Vista. Its length is approximately 15 km north to south. Its width is approximately 10km east to west. Deserto de Viana covers 20% to 35% of the island’s surface. The shoreline, Sal Rei and the mountains to the northwest are not affected by the desert. The desert is almost entirely uninhabited except for the northern part. There are no villages in Deserto de Viana. The road from Sal Rei to Norte crosses the southern part of the desert.The soil varies from tan to red, interspersed with multicoloured rocks, creating a resemblance to Mars. Add to this the windswept sand from the Sahara, you get fascinating landscapes. The elevation varies from 15m in the north to 50m in the south.The best access is with an aluguer from Rabil. You will then be able to walk across the numerous sand dunes, or just laze in the sun. Deserto Viana is well worth a visit, and should be included in any planned trip around the island.
Posted on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 10:23:05 +0000
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