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Assomada

Highland City of Santiago

Santiago Island, Cape Verde Islands

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Bang in the centre of the island, some 64 km from Praia, rises Assomada – Santiago’s second city. The twice-weekly African market is a major attraction for travellers passing through on an island tour...

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Calheta de São Miguel

Calheta de São Miguel, Santiago

Centre-base for Hikers

Santiago Island, Cape Verde Islands

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The pretty east coast town of Calheta is an ideal centre-base for hikes up into the interior of the island, accompanied by knowledgeable local guides.

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Chã das Caldeiras

Amazing Volcanic Village & Vines

Fogo Island, Cape Verde Islands

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Chã das Caldeiras is set in a simply dramatic location on a circular plateau (the remains of the former volcano), some 8 km in diameter and 1,700m above the sea. This picturesque place is home to two...

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Cidade Velha

Ruins of an Ancient Capital

Santiago Island, Cape Verde Islands

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Just twenty minutes (12 km) west of Praia lays the village of Cidade Velha – a worthwhile half day trip with a number of old ruins testifying to its sumptuous past.

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Espargos

Quiet capital of Sal

Sal Island, Cape Verde Islands

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The island’s capital, Espargos, is a pleasant and quiet town with a main square, shops, restaurants and a choice of accommodation ideal for an overnight stop.

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