Mindelo - St Vincent, Cape Verde cruise holidays

The Cape Verde islands are about as far off the beaten track as you’ll get. But when you reach the distant shores of Mindelo, you’ll discover a cultural oasis. A port city on the northwest coast of the island of São Vicente, Mindelo is considered the beating heart of Cape Verde. It’s a place where vibrant street art and candy-hued, colonial-era buildings bring colour to daily life; where traditional morna music fills the air; and where African, Portuguese and Brazilian influences combine to create a warm, welcoming and vibrant destination.
 

Outside the city you’ll find natural wonders that are just as enticing. Ascend the Viana volcano for views down into the crater, or climb even higher at Monte Verde, the loftiest peak on São Vicente, for incredible sea and city panoramas. Beaches such as Baía das Gatas and Laginha offer soft sands and great swimming, while the sheltered bay in the village of São Pedro is the perfect spot for windsurfing and snorkelling.