Best places in Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha), Cape Verde to visit (UPDATED January, 2025)

Best places in Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)

Discover the best places in Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha), curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection.

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Restaurant Batuku-Rua Banana-Cidade Velha

Restaurant

👍👍 It’s a pity it’s only 5 stars, I would easily give 10! :-) The top place on Santiago Island. I visited many times and each time the food is just delicious! The fish, grilled octopus, grilled shrimps….mousse de maracujá is worth dying for! ;-)) the chill out atmosphere and location, very kind and a...

4.90 (267 reviews)

Pelourinho

Historical landmark

🫤 The place is at a nice spot and food is decent. However, they took more than 1h to serve us, it was full of flies and they did not have any dessert.

4.40 (505 reviews)

Hotel Vulcao

Hotel

👍👍 What a wonderful place. This hotel compound is located remotely and is very secure. The staff and owner are friendly and professional. I stayed here for 9 days and its was heaven. The salt water pools are cleaned daily. The bar is staffed with friendly people always willing to share new exotic...

$81/night

4.20 (371 reviews)

Pousada Quinta da Ribeirinha

Inn

👍👍 Nice place to stay, very clean and comfortable. Large room with small kitchen. Nice pool. Excellent breakfast.","2":["0","110"]}

$47/night

4.50 (82 reviews)

Praia Cidade Velha

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Toujours animée entre pêcheurs et enfants qui jouent.

4.60 (60 reviews)

Nossa Senhora do Rosário church

Church

👍👍 Bewegend diese Kirche zu besuchen... was diese Mauern wohl schon alles 'erlebt' haben?!

4.60 (43 reviews)

Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande (Cidade Velha)

Historical landmark

👍👍 Lugar tranquilo y acogedor por los lugareños que te muestran detalles y explicaciones de su cultura, incluso te dan han probar una bebida destiladas por ellos mismos el grohe, muy fuerte y bueno. Si vas a Santiago es indispensable ir.

4.50 (42 reviews)