Top Things to do in Sao Vicente
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Top 6 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Sao Vicente, Sao Vicente
The skies of Sao Vicente are dramatically pierced by the cocoa peaks of mountain ranges. The island is considered the birthplace of many styles of Cape Verdean music, and revelers gather to howl at the moon during the annual beach music festival in Baía das Gatas. With its gorgeous colonial-inspired architecture, the harbor city of Mindelo is perfect for self-guided walking tours, particularly the Praça Nova quarter and the Rua Libertadores d'Africa.
Restaurants in Sao Vicente
1. Mercado de Peixe
2. Capvertdesign+Artesanato
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
The largest store of the "small country" dedicated exclusively to the craft and design of the Cape Verde Islands ... Showroom of 450 m2, designed on two levels and located in the historic center of Mindelo, you will find: for you, your home, or to offer a wide selection of products combining tradition and modernity. Concerned about our equitable approach, all our products are manufactured in Cape Verde by local artists and artisans. Open to all, our showroom is open to local & travelers, but also to hotels & residentials, restaurants, communities and businesses. You will discover: - Art and craft tradition, - Ancient Crafts (drumsticks, pottery, stone mills) - Decorations and ornaments, - Lighting, - Carpet & textiles - Small furniture, - Paintings, drawings, tapestry & art objects, - Linen, Tableware, - Jewelry, - Accessories ready-to-wear, - Books, photos & music, - Delicatessen and wellness products, - Artists Workshop or craft (worshop) - Events, exhibitions, demonstrations.
Reviewed By eunicesaint - Antwerp, Belgium
Loved the shop, it has variety and a wide price range. I was able to find souvenirs for family and friends.
3. Museum Centre Cesaria Evora (NMCE)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By lemurLondon
I visited this museum to pay homage to Cape Verde's most famous person. It is situated in an ordinary house in a side street (not her original house I don't think) and contains personal items such as her dresses, hair curlers, favourite coffee mug and ashtray as well as awards and decorations from her singing career. The story of her life is told in Portuguese, English and (I think) French. There is a very moving film of her funeral procession when all the local musicians accompanied her coffin to the cemetery playing 'Sodade'. Also you can listen to a wide selection of her songs on audio. The museum is excellent value and should be better known. Perhaps they could have more of her CDs on sale, though I did buy one.
