Santiago Travel Guide: Top Sights in Cape verde, Tours & Travel

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Santiago- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Cape Verde; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 72 hours

Santiago, the largest island of Cape Verde, is the country's agricultural heartland and home to half of its population, with the capital city, Praia, located on its southern coast. Rich in history, Santiago was the first island to be settled by the Portuguese in 1462, and its historical town of Cidade Velha is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island's diverse landscape includes mountains such as Pico de Antónia, tropical forests in the interior, and a dry climate in the southwest. Santiago is also known for its rich biodiversity, with 289 endemic species. The island is well-connected by air through Nelson Mandela International Airport and by sea via Praia Harbor.

Operators offering tours in Cape Verde

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Attractions in Santiago

Ribeira da Barca

Picos

Cidade Velha

Sao Domingos

Calheta de São Miguel

Tarrafal

Pedra Badejo

Assomada

Reviews of Santiago

Suelly DaSilva

5
Reviewed: 2023-06-17

The island with a bit of everything. If you have some time, take about 4 days and explore, from Cidade Velha up to Tarrafal, not only from a tourist point of view. Get some local guidance or perspective.
katjuša kovačič (Katjuša Capoeira)

5
Reviewed: 2021-02-07

Interestingisland, must go to Tarrafal, look for kasa kintal rental home. Food is good but more or less same same, grilled fish or chicken with rice, vegies and beans. Very dry! Kind people, say hy to them and they will be even more happy to help aor just greed you.
juan roch

5
Reviewed: 2020-01-04

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arlindo barros

5
Reviewed: 2018-02-11

Beautiful mountain trails.Many natural spring waters commming from many natural springs comming from the mountains.Nice restaurants.Nice friendly people! Amazing sights to see with the tour guides.A place in the with the most pirates attacks history.A must see!!!
JRF Voyages

5
Reviewed: 2017-02-06

Fort its rich culture and landscape. Worth going for Hiking.