Mindelo (Oileán Sao Vicente), Cape Verde

Mindelo (Oileán Sao Vicente), Cape Verde

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Mindelo (Oileán Sao Vicente) Cape Verde

Mindelo is a port city in the northern part of the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde. Mindelo has preserved its status as the cultural centre of the Cape Verdean archipelago. A visit to the old town, which is situated directly on the ocean and in front of the impressive panorama of the Cara Mountain, is obligatory and in the southwest of the island, windsurfers will find excellent wind conditions on the beach of the quiet little town of São Pedro. São Vicente is a culturally fertile island. It's the cultural capital of Cape Verde and its nightlife is famous for its lively bars with live music, which, for example, began the career of Cesaria Evora. Besides music, theatre also holds an important place in the cultural offerings of São Vicente. Enjoy the cuisine of the island. They have many dishes, mostly based on seafood. Besides the famous "cachupa", the "seafood giblets rice Dadal" and "stew barnacles" are also prominent. The culture of São Vicente also excels in other areas such as the arts, especially painting and crafts.
Recommended airport
Sao Pedro (VXE)
Nearby destinations
  • Ribeira Grande a 34.90 km
  • Island Santo Antao a 28.43 km
  • Paul Valley a 27.84 km