Praia
Cabo Verde
- Safety rating
- 6.5/10
- Best time to visit
- November to June brings dry, sunny weather; the brief rainy season peaks in August and September.
- Population
- 0.2M
Overview
Cabo Verde's hilltop capital on Santiago island blends a colonial old town, the Plateau, with lively markets and Atlantic views. It is the cultural and political heart of the archipelago and a base for exploring Santiago's dramatic interior.
Top attractions
Explore the Plateau old town, the Sucupira market, the Ethnographic Museum and nearby Cidade Velha, the first European city in the tropics.
Getting around
Shared aluguer minibuses and taxis serve the city; the historic Plateau district is walkable.