8 days in Sao Vicente Itinerary

Situated on the northern tip of Sao Vicente island, the lively port town of Mindelo envelops crescent-shaped Porto Grande Bay and houses almost all of the island's population.

Mindelo is known for nature, shopping, and wildlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the awesome beauty at Monte Verde, pause for some photo ops at Bronzestatue Diogo Alfonso, stroll through Praia de Bote, and take a stroll around Positivos.

To see where to stay, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Mindelo trip planner.

Barcelona, Spain to Mindelo is an approximately 24-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Cape Verde Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Barcelona in February, you will find days in Mindelo are a bit warmer (29°C), and nights are much warmer (22°C). You'll set off for home on the 22nd (Sat).