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Usually the second weekend in April – Santiago (Praia) Located on the plateau at the entrance to the historic centre of the old town, this monument offers a magnificent view of the town and the Ribeira. Its construction dates back to the 16th century.

What was then known as Ribeira Grande was founded in 1462, just two years after the Portuguese navigators arrived on the island of Santiago, the first of the islands in the Cape Verde archipelago to be discovered. As well as being the first city founded by Europeans south of the Sahara desert, and the first […]

The Serra Malagueta park area comprises the current state forest perimeter and some escarpments where the presence of endemism’s is significant. The area contains the largest number of endemic plants on the island of Santiago, 14 of which are classified as endangered on Cape Verde’s red list.

This is the area of the natural pools with transparent waters. When the sunlight reflects off the water, the blue color is extremely beautiful, hence its name.

Adorned by dunes of fine white sand that move with the wind, Ponta Preta is perfect for long walks and surfing, and is even considered an international spot, as it is here that one of the stages of the international Windsurfing championship is held.

Famous for its waves and rich marine life, the island of Sal is a water sports paradise and therefore the most popular in the country for practicing various types of water sports. Surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, paddle boarding, diving and underwater fishing are just a few. There is no shortage of equipment hire shops and instructor […]

The summer festivals on the island of Sal are not to be missed, starting with the Santa Cruz Festival on 3 May, the São João Festival on 13 June and the São Pedro Festival on 24 June. But the island is not all about festivities. A jeep tour takes you to discover the Salinas Pedra […]

This is the biggest and most international music festival in the country, with rhythms and sounds from all over the world. One of the great cultural attractions of the island of Monte Cara.

The replica of the Belém Tower is a monument located on Rua da Praia next to the old fishermen’s area and the fish market. August- São Vicente (Baía das Gatas)