The cape has a native dune flora, including Honckenya peploides, Otanthus maritimus, Eryngium maritimum, Ammophila arenaria, Juncus acutus, Silene littorea, and several other species, although most of the cape is dominated by the invasive species Carpobrotus edulis.

Near the cape are Saint Andrew's chapel and Rock, to which Povoan fishermen dedicate a night pilgrimage along the beach on the last day of November.

The sandy pilgrimage way is also part of the demarcated Coastal Way of Saint James, that goes along the beaches and it is increasingly popular.

The chapel is of probable medieval origin, early references are found in a document from 1546 and in other earlier ones.

According to local legends, Saint Andrew is the boatman of souls, and fishes cadavers from shipwrecks.