Slide ID
CV-80-153
_pkUnique ID
CV80153
Slide Date
1980
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Island
São Nicolau
Identifier
CV80153
City / Village
Tarrafal
Date
1980
Description
An off shore photograph of Tarrafal, a port town on São Nicolau. Tarrafal, an impoverished town, is spread out along one long coastal road. It's primary industry is fishing and a port is located on the south side of town. Although not the islands primary tourist destination, it is a destination for islanders and visitors seeking nightlife.
Keywords
landscape; off shore; waterfront; coastline; port town;
Box
1
Folder
2
Image Dimensions
5235x3499
Software
VueScan
Date Time Scanned
11-8-2010 12:00 AM
Color Space
RGB
File Size
4.1 MB
Document Type
Image
Recommended Citation
Baxter, David, "Tarrafal, São Nicolau" (1980). David Baxter papers: Cape Verde photographs. 135.
https://digitalcommons.ric.edu/baxter_gallery/135
Province or Jurisdiction
Tarrafal Municipality
Keywords
landscape; off shore; waterfront; coastline; port town;
Notes
Irwin, Aisling and Wilson, Colum. Cape Verde Islands: The Bradt Travel Guide. (Guilford, 2001). pp. 248-9