Sao Vicente
Sao Vicente (Portugese for “Saint Vincent”) is the second most popular
island of Cape Verde with approximately 70,000 people living in the main colonial
port capital of Mindelo. With many attractive beaches, hidden coves and stunning
views the island certainly offers one of the world’s most attractive getaways. The
main beach area is the Baia das Gatas which sits beautifully in front of the highest
point on the island being Monte Verde at 725m. With the new attractions of the Nikki
Beach 5 star resort, and the Ernie Els World Championship PGA Golf Course being
developed in the Baia Das Gatas, the future looks very positive indeed.
The island
is roughly rectangular in shape with a surface area of ca. 227 km². From east to
west it measures 24 km and from north to south no more than 16 km. The climate boasts
mainly all year round sunshine with the mountainous areas offering protection to
the beaches from the winds. Soaring temperatures during European Winters make Sao
Vicente an ideal attraction both to visit and live.