Baía da Murdeira lies to the southeast of the islet. Further east is the highest point in southern Sal named Rabo de Junco, which has an elevation of . The islet is part of the marine nature reserve Baía da Murdeira.
Located off the southeastern coast of the island is Baía da Murdeira, which also encompasses the highest point in southern Sal, Rabo de Junco, at an elevation of . This island is a component of the marine nature reserve Baía da Murdeira.