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, lies 4 km southeast of Pontinha. 2 km east of the village is the headland Ponta do Tumbo with the lighthouse Farol de Fontes Pereira de Melo.