Mountainous, culturally rich, full of history and lush bays.

Santiago Island

"The African Soul, History and Natural Contrasts"

Om ön

Santiago is the largest island in the archipelago and home to the country's capital, Praia. It is the historical and cultural heart of Cape Verde, where the African heritage is felt with greatest intensity. Between steep mountains and green valleys, you will find some of the country's most stunning bays, highlighting the paradisiacal Tarrafal beach.

Hur man tar sig dit

Med flyg: Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) in Praia - daily direct flights from Lisbon, Dakar, Boston, and domestic flights.

Med båt: Port of Praia connects daily with passenger and cargo boats to Fogo and Maio.

Klimat och bästa säsong

October to June (to avoid the rainy season of August and September, although the mountains turn beautifully green during that time). Den genomsnittliga vattentemperaturen varierar från 23°C (73°F) på vintern till 27°C (81°F) i sensommaren.

Gastronomi och kultur

Batuque and Tabanka were born here, vibrant rhythms of traditional percussion. The Sucupira market in Praia is a whirlwind of colours and aromas where traditional gastronomy is expressed in all its strength.

Insidertips

"In Tarrafal, have dinner at a small beachside restaurant and taste the charcoal-grilled fresh fish caught that day by local fishermen landing their colorful boats right in front."

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