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Sao Vicente, Cape Verde - Running
São Vicente is located to the north-west of the Cape Verde archipelago. The interior of the island has a dramatic mountainous terrain, and the coastal areas offer golden sand beaches. São Vicente is the most cultural of the islands with a rich tradition of music and art.
Visitors are almost always guaranteed sunny skies with a warm, dry climate and no hurricane season. Tourists often report their satisfaction at the lack of mosquitoes and other insects.
São Vicente has some fantastic stretches of golden sandy beach, windswept and often deserted. The island is a mecca for kite surfers and wind surfers. The nearest beach to Mindelo is Laginha, a stretch of golden sand with aqua-marine water. This beach is popular with tourists and locals for swimming and there is a beach bar.
San Pedro, 10 minutes drive from Mindelo, has a breathtaking sweep of golden sand and Baia de Salamansa is one of the best places in the world for kite surfing. Baia das Gatas and Calhau are also beautiful beach areas.
Holiday-makers should get advice before they attempt to swim anywhere off the beaten track as some areas have strong currents.
Sao Vicente, Cape Verde - Running
São Vicente is located to the north-west of the Cape Verde archipelago. The interior of the island has a dramatic mountainous terrain, and the coastal areas offer golden sand beaches. São Vicente is the most cultural of the islands with a rich tradition of music and art.
Visitors are almost always guaranteed sunny skies with a warm, dry climate and no hurricane season. Tourists often report their satisfaction at the lack of mosquitoes and other insects.
São Vicente has some fantastic stretches of golden sandy beach, windswept and often deserted. The island is a mecca for kite surfers and wind surfers. The nearest beach to Mindelo is Laginha, a stretch of golden sand with aqua-marine water. This beach is popular with tourists and locals for swimming and there is a beach bar.
San Pedro, 10 minutes drive from Mindelo, has a breathtaking sweep of golden sand and Baia de Salamansa is one of the best places in the world for kite surfing. Baia das Gatas and Calhau are also beautiful beach areas.
Holiday-makers should get advice before they attempt to swim anywhere off the beaten track as some areas have strong currents.