São Vicente

Included in the northern islands, this is probably the archipelago’s most carismatic place. Book a flight to São Vicente and...

Dive in turquoise waters
Hot weather is constant in this tropical region. Without leaving the capital city of Mindelo, Laginha beach is a first option. Not far away, you’ll find Calhau beach and the crystal clear water of Salamansa. And the bay of Praia Grande — which forms a kind of natural pool with a view to the volcano foothills.

Listen to the morna
In Mindelo, music is played live in bars, clubs and even on the streets, such as the Amílcar Cabral square. The island is home to the internationally known music festival of Baía das Gatas. And also Mindelact, a theatre event that proves Cape Verde’s importance in performing arts.