Sao Vicente is the third smallest of the islands that make up the Cape Verde archipelago but it is home to the countries second largest city, Mindelo. It is the most eastern of all the Cape Verde islands and measures 24km from East to West and 16km from North to South.
Mindelo is considered the cultural hub of activity and is proud of its rich tradition of music and art. The town retains much of its old charm with cobbled streets and colourful buildings. Most places have live bands which play or violinists entertaining tourists with their traditional Moura music.
Sao Vicente also hosts the annual Baia das Gatas music festival, this three day festival offers sounds of African and Verdean music, as well as jazz, salsa, fado and reggae.
Mindelo is considered the cultural hub of activity and is proud of its rich tradition of music and art. The town retains much of its old charm with cobbled streets and colourful buildings. Most places have live bands which play or violinists entertaining tourists with their traditional Moura music.
Sao Vicente also hosts the annual Baia das Gatas music festival, this three day festival offers sounds of African and Verdean music, as well as jazz, salsa, fado and reggae.
Diving
The Cape Verde Islands are reknowned for shipwecks, therefore making the coastline a divers paradise; with huge possibilities for exploring wrecks, rich with tropical underwater flora and an array of fish including dolphins, turtles and sharks..
Deep sea fishing
The waters surrounding Cape Verde are rich with a wide variety of marine life such as Blue Marlin and Barracuda.
Windsurfing & kite surfing
The Cape Verde islands boast near perfect wind conditions from late November to June, making this a windsurfers paradise.
Horse Riding
The Islands offer the perfect terrain for horse riding, be it along the unspoilt beaches or in the mountains among the old volcanoes.
Walking
The Islands diverse scenery offers walkers the most picturesque views yet.
