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São Vicente Holiday rentals & places to stay in Cape Verde

Barlavento · 16 stays on São Vicente.

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São Vicente at a glance

São Vicente is Cape Verde's culture island: Mindelo, the country's unofficial music capital, is the birthplace of Cesária Évora – and morna and coladeira still drift out of the bars at night. A holiday rental on São Vicente means colonial architecture and colourful markets, harbour cafés, live music and the long city beach Praia de Laginha with Caribbean-turquoise water right in town.

Around Mindelo you'll find the Monte Verde viewpoint, surf and kite spots like São Pedro and Calhau, and boat trips to the uninhabited neighbouring island of Santa Luzia. In February Mindelo celebrates Cape Verde's most famous carnival; in August the Baía das Gatas music festival draws the crowds. And if you fancy hiking, simply hop on the ferry to Santo Antão. Find your accommodation on São Vicente here and enquire directly with the host.

Stays on the island

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Moderne Bungalow im Zentrum – São Vicente

Moderne Bungalow im Zentrum

170 € ≈ 18.745 CVE
São Vicente · Bungalow
up to 10 guests 5 bedrooms
4,3 (2)
Traumhafte Zimmer mit Meerblick – São Vicente

Traumhafte Zimmer mit Meerblick

115 € ≈ 12.680 CVE
São Vicente · Room
up to 6 guests 3 bedrooms
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Lichtdurchflutete Bungalow am Strand – São Vicente

Lichtdurchflutete Bungalow am Strand

70 € ≈ 7.719 CVE
São Vicente · Bungalow
up to 10 guests 5 bedrooms
4,4 (6)
Sonnige Villa in ruhiger Lage – São Vicente

Sonnige Villa in ruhiger Lage

105 € ≈ 11.578 CVE
São Vicente · Villa
up to 8 guests 4 bedrooms
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Traumhafte Villa am Strand – São Vicente

Traumhafte Villa am Strand

210 € ≈ 23.156 CVE
São Vicente · Villa
up to 8 guests 4 bedrooms
4,0 (3)
Idyllische Zimmer mit Panoramablick – São Vicente

Idyllische Zimmer mit Panoramablick

55 € ≈ 6.065 CVE
São Vicente · Room
up to 6 guests 3 bedrooms
4,0 (3)

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with a pool with sea view with air conditioning near the beach

Restaurants on São Vicente

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Archote
Bar Bistro Santo André
Café Verde
Casa Café Mindelo

Attractions on São Vicente

Baía das Gatas
Strand

Geschützte Lagune, bekannt für das jährliche Musikfestival.
Mindelo
Kultur

Kulturhauptstadt der Kapverden mit Hafen, Musikszene und Karneval.
Monte Verde
Natur

Höchster Punkt der Insel mit Panoramablick über Mindelo und Meer.

Climate & best time to visit

Best time to visit: November to June Water temperature 22–27 °C

Mild coastal climate – lively culture and music city of Mindelo.

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
Wind

Guide values for the coast; figures can vary from year to year.

Frequently asked questions about São Vicente

Cesária Évora Airport near São Pedro has international connections (e.g. via Lisbon) and domestic flights from the other islands. Mindelo is about 15 minutes away. Alternatively: ferry from Santo Antão (1 hour).

Pleasant all year round (23–29 degrees). Highlights are the carnival in February and the Baía das Gatas festival in August. December to March brings more wind – great for wind- and kitesurfers.

Explore Mindelo with its market, harbour and music bars, swim at Praia de Laginha, catch the sunset from Monte Verde, surf in São Pedro, take a day trip by ferry to Santo Antão or by boat to Santa Luzia.

Apartments in Mindelo are most popular – everything is walkable, with restaurants and live music at night. For more quiet, stay by the sea in Calhau or São Pedro. You book directly with the host.

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