Santiago Holiday rentals & places to stay in Cape Verde
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Santiago is the largest and most African island of Cape Verde – the heart of the country beats here. In the capital Praia, markets, music and modern city life mingle, while the UNESCO World Heritage site of Cidade Velha tells the story of the archipelago. Accommodation on Santiago is ideal if you want to experience real Cape Verdean life: bustling market towns like Assomada, green mountain valleys and fishing villages where time runs slower.
The landscape is full of contrasts: in the Serra Malagueta mountains you hike through misty highland vegetation, while in the north the palm-lined beach of Tarrafal tempts with calm, turquoise water. In between lie sugar cane fields, banana plantations and villages full of sodade and funaná. Apartment in Praia, holiday home near Tarrafal or a quiet base inland – find your holiday rental on Santiago here and enquire directly with the host.
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Climate & best time to visit
Warm, dry coastal climate all year round.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
| Water °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| Rain | dry | dry | dry | dry | dry | dry | low | some | humid | some | low | dry |
| Wind | strong | strong | strong | moderate | moderate | moderate | moderate | moderate | light | moderate | moderate | strong |
Guide values for the coast; figures can vary from year to year.