Cabo Verde Cities
Explore the urban centers that shaped Cabo Verde's history
Praia
Capital and largest city of Cabo Verde, located on Santiago Island.
Mindelo
Second largest city, major port on São Vicente Island, cultural capital.
Espargos
Main city on Sal Island, near the international airport.
Porto Novo
Main town on Santo Antão Island, known for agriculture and hiking.
Santa Maria
Main tourist resort on Sal Island, known for its beaches and water sports.
Assomada
Important agricultural center in the interior of Santiago Island.
Pedra Badejo
Coastal town on Santiago Island, known for fishing.
São Filipe
Capital of Fogo Island, known for its volcano and wine production.
Vila do Tarrafal
Coastal town on Santiago Island, known for its beaches.
Mosteiros
Town on Fogo Island, agricultural area near the volcano.
Vila do Maio
Capital of Maio Island, known for its beaches and salt production.
Picos
Mountain town on Santiago Island, highest settlement.
Vila Nova Sintra
Capital of Brava Island, known for its flowers and agriculture.
Vila do Ribeira Brava
Capital of São Nicolau Island, known for its colonial architecture.
Palmeira
Port town on Sal Island, important for fishing and salt export.
Ribeira Grande
Town on Santo Antão Island, known for its agricultural valley.
Nova Sintra
Small town on Brava Island, known for its flowers.
Cidade Velha
UNESCO World Heritage site, first European settlement in the tropics.
Preguiça
Small town on São Nicolau Island, near the airport.
Calheta de São Miguel
Small town on Santiago Island, agricultural area.