Interior View of São Vicente

São Vicente

Island

Fishing island with indigenous music, colonial architecture & a beach with a mountain backdrop. People often mention Mindelo, island, beautiful,


Address

Cabo Verde

Rating on Google Maps

4.70
(106399 reviews)

Visitor Reviews


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  • 5/5 Andreea M. 2 years ago on Google • 151 reviews
    The island is very beautiful, keeping a local vibe and some very comfortable and developed amenities. The main city, Mindelo has some nice bars, mainly with live music, a good place to swim, very good restaurants and the port that gives connections with Sao Antao and Sao Nicolau. The markets are nice to go to in the morning and taxi is really cheap ( 2 eur/ ride). Be aware of pickpocketing and possible theft threats by night ( it never happened to me but almost all locals advised to take the taxi bu night). Outside of Mindel, there are good spots for kite surfing, hiking and snorkeling with the turtles. Lastly, the yearly festival is lovely to go to and see how much of a cultural melting pot Cape Verde is.
    18 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jay-P A. 5 years ago on Google • 39 reviews
    I love this island it has a well balance of the modern city and traditional Cape Verdean Culture. Mindelo is one the worlds best Cities to see Carnival.
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Guillaume C. 9 months ago on Google • 673 reviews
    Ile agréable qui respire la Morna et Césaria.

  • 4/5 Hermann R. 5 years ago on Google • 298 reviews
    Optimaler Spot für Windsurfer. In der Zeit von Nov. bis April ist die Station am Foya Branca geöffnet. Wasserstart und Fußschlaufen sollte man aber schon können. Mindelo ist die Hochburg des Carneval in dieser Gegend. Ein Besuch der Stadt in dieser Zeit ein absolutes Muss. So stelle ich mir Carneval in Rio vor.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Éber P. 6 years ago on Google • 7 reviews
    My hometown!! It's difficult to say in few words the wonders of this island. Whoever loves magnificents beaches or a breathtaking sunset, would be amazed to watch it. Despite being the last island to be populated, its filled with one of the most rich and beautiful history of our country. São Vicente is connected to history mostly by its Porto Grande, a wonderful and unique bay, that once was a scale point in the ancient trade routes. It's culture reveals a wonderful mixage of the african, european (especially portuguese and brittish), and american (both brazillian and north-american) styles. It can be seen in the way people live the music, the art and even in our gastronomy. Porto Grande is remarkable not only by its beautiful landscape and sunset (which includes Monte Cara), but also for its sea life (you must dive to watch it). Cannot write anymore, otherwise would never stop. Just come to eat, watch, listen and feel the wonders São Vicente has yo offer. You will not be disapointed.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Johannes N. 1 year ago on Google • 58 reviews
    The landscape is beautiful, but it’s not a save place. On every corner somewhere will als you for money and gets very aggressive if u don’t pay him. Watch out!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sławomir S. 1 year ago on Google • 251 reviews
    Wyspa robi wrażenie, ludzie są naprawdę otwarci. Piękne przestrzenie. Niesamowite widoki. Miasto Mindelo robi wrażenie. Polecam Bardzo
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aleksandra K. 6 years ago on Google • 167 reviews
    Beautiful island, perfect for hiking. Loved it there!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vieira G. 4 years ago on Google • 57 reviews
    I love Sao Vicente if there is a place in the world I want to be is Sao Vicente and Mindelo. The vibes are very positive, everywhere is walking distance. The Mercado de peixe is always a blessing bless everyday fresh fish and shellfish, all kind of colors and so pretty, the produce market is full of local and Santo Antao 100 percent organic fruits, veggies, and legumes a heaven for chef,, the beaches are breath taking, the color of the is so blue and beautiful, only thing I don't like is that too many people ask you for money, do not give them any money.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Amilcar Rodrigues (. 1 year ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Para mim uma das melores praias mas sem segurança
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benno Schmitz (. 3 years ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Feria !Holliday ! Urlaub 👍🏻👌🤗😎👌👍🏻
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JRF V. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent fish in Cape Verde. The natural tasty and fresh seafoods are available anytime.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan R. 4 years ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Great place to visit. Beautiful people and beaches. Relaxed times all around and good weather. I would go on, but then this would be a long review.

  • 5/5 Victor M. 2 years ago on Google • 49 reviews
    Absolutely especial...

  • 4/5 Tomáš C. 3 years ago on Google • 31 reviews
    magnific island with mountains, beachs and nice city Mindelo

  • 5/5 Chiara A. 6 years ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Amazing landscape and so beautiful sea

  • 5/5 Ibrahim M. 2 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Nice place to be , I will love to come again

  • 5/5 Davidson P. 2 years ago on Google
    My lovely county 💘😊

  • 5/5 Julian R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to have some fun.

  • 5/5 Tony G. 6 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Muito boa

  • 5/5 João José Da Graça Ferreira Da Graça F. 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    É um símbolo das Ilhas especialmente Mindelo


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