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São Vicente, Cape Verde. / 16.850°N 24.967°W / 16.850; -24.967. São Vicente ( Portuguese for "Saint Vincent") is one of the Barlavento Islands, the northern group within the Cape Verde archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, off the West African coast. It is located between the islands of Santo Antão and Santa Luzia, with the Canal de ...
- 226.7 km² (87.5 sq mi)
- 16.3 km (10.13 mi)
- 24.3 km (15.1 mi)
- Atlantic Ocean
São Vicente covers an area of 227 square kilometers and is characterized by rugged terrain and steep mountains. The island's highest point is Monte Verde, which stands at an altitude of 774 meters. The coordinates of São Vicente are 16.8533° N, 24.9808° W. The island has a population of around 80,000, with a blend of African, European, and ...
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Monte Verde, 750 m. With an area of 227 km², São Vicente is one of the smaller islands of Cape Verde. The second largest city in the archipelago, Mindelo, is home to more than 90% of the 80,000 inhabitants and is known as the cultural capital of the country. In terms of landscape, São Vicente is dominated by Monte Verde (750 m), which ...
The Center of Cape Verdean Culture. São Vicente is the second most populous island in Cape Verde, right after Santiago. Mindelo is the main city on the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde. Its colonial-style buildings give the city a historic air, which is a pleasure to appreciate. In each place you can feel a bit of the country’s music ...
- Sundays in Calhau. Where to Stay: Hotel Residencial GOA. Calhau is a little fishing village on the east coast of São Vicente. It takes you 30 min. to get there from Mindelo by aluguer (collective taxi, departing from Praca d’Estrela, 2 €).
- Hiking to Monte Verde. It’s by far the best hiking trail of São Vicente! Monte Verde (Green Mountain) is the island’s highest mountain and lives up to its name!
- Swimming and Dancing in Bahia das Gatas. Where to Stay: Hotel Residencial GOA. Baía das Gatas is known all over the Cape Verdean archipelago for its music festival.
- Watersports in Sao Pedro. Where to Stay: Flag Hotel Foya Branca **** Sao Pedro is a great getaway from Mindelo (15 min by aluguer, 1 €). Its beach is simply enormous and almost empty!
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Apr 15, 2020 · Hear live music in Mindelo. Climb Monte Alto. Stay at Simabo’s. Take a trip to Calhau. More. São Vicente is one of the nine inhabited islands of Cape Verde. It’s quite small (about a 30-minute drive across) and there aren’t infinite things to do on São Vicente, but I much enjoyed my time there. The main destination of my Cape Verde trip ...
Dec 11, 2019 · 8 Things To Do In Sao Vicente. 1. Hike Or Drive Up Monte Verde. Monte Verde is the highest point on the island of Sao Vicente. At almost 2,500 feet, you will take in the view of the city of Mindelo on a clear day. You’ll see the village of Baia das Gatas, and the slopes and coastlines of Sao Vicente.
