Sao Vicente Island Holiday Information
Between the Cape Verde islands of Santo Antao and Santa Luzia, is the island of Sao Vicente or Saint Vincent, one of the Barlavento islands. The climate is generally tropical and dry all year at about 75 degrees fahrenheit, except from August to October which is known as the rainy season although rainfall is very low.
Originally volcanic, Sao Vicente Island is now quite flat especially around the north and east although the highest point is Monte Verde in the north east area of the island.
Trekkers, walkers, cyclists and horse riders will love this island and most base themselves around Mindelo the buzzing and cosmopolitan city with a superb sandy beach, where there is a superb range of restaurants and cafes, as well as regular music festivals.
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There are a few of beaches around Sao Vicente Island with one of the most popular being Laginha Beach in Mindelo, the island’s capital. A great beach of swimming, a selection of water sports are also available.