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Elected as Cape Verde’s National Heritage Site in 2010, Ribeira Brava is a friendly town, even though it is still called a “Vila”, with many houses that retain their colonial heritage, and where its original architecture stands out. For an adventure in Ribeira Brava’s historic center, trainers or trekking shoes will be your best ally. […]

An important event for the island of São Nicolau that lasts three days. It is also a social and cultural tradition. Weeks before the parade, carnival groups from Ribeira Brava and neighboring villages work on preparations for the parade. Then these carnival groups parade during these terrible days and nights.

This is one of the most beautiful bays in Cape Verde. The village sits at the foot of mountains that protect it from the northeast. It is the greenest part of the island due to the existence of permanent water springs, the main one being the Encontro spring. Located on the island’s northern east coast, […]

This late 19th century building was the home of the illustrious composer and poet who re-founded Cape Verdean morna with new sounds, using Creole for the first time in his lyrics. He was born in 1867 and died in 1930.

We’ve already mentioned that Brava is an island that invites romance, but we can’t repeat it enough. Leaving bucolic Nova Sintra in the direction of the mountains, Brava proves to be just as enchanting. With viewpoints that take advantage of the privileged view over the neighboring island of Fogo, contrasted with the blue sea that […]

Elevated to National Heritage status in 2013, Nova Sintra is the seat of the municipality and the largest urban centre on the island. But the town, with just over 7,000 inhabitants, retains the traces and rhythm of its colonial past. It is around the Eugénio Tavares square that Bravenses live their daily lives. The house […]

Located 20 kilometers from the city of São Felipe, these natural pools are carved into the volcanic rocks. Ideal for a refreshing dip.

The second city on the island of Fogo, facing the sea, Mosteiros also occupies a mountainous area. In one of its neighborhoods you can find Fogo’s only coffee plantations.

Located in the center of the island, the natural park covers the area of the Bordeira volcano and the Monte velha forest perimeter. It is the largest protected area in Cape Verde and covers the three municipalities (Santa Catarina, São Felipe and Mosteiros) and brings together a representative sample of the archipelago’s fauna and flora. […]