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Praia

Island-nation capital on Santiago

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Cidade Velha · Historic site

The UNESCO first European colonial town in the tropics, with a fort. Best: Nov–Jun

Plateau (Platô) · Historic district

The cliff-top colonial heart of the capital, of pastel squares. Best: Nov–Jun

Sucupira Market · Market

A huge, buzzing market of cloth, produce and island life. Best: Nov–Jun

Quebra Canela Beach · Beach

The capital's popular city beach of golden sand. Best: Nov–Jun

Zona di Calabetão · Beach

Pristine black-sand beach with calm turquoise waters ideal for swimming and relaxation outside tourist crowds. Best: Oct–May

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