Janela (Portuguese for "window") is a settlement in the eastern part of the island of Santo Antão, Cape Verde.

It is situated on the Atlantic coast, 4 km southeast of Pombas and 14 km northeast of the island capital Porto Novo The central village, Pontinha, lies on a rocky peninsula.

More villages are situated in the valley of the river Ribeira da Janela.

The national road from Porto Novo to Pombas (EN1-SA03) passes through Janela.

The easternmost point of Santo Antão, Ponta Salina,[2] lies 4 km southeast of Pontinha.