travel42 Port Guide: Sao Vicente Island

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In the northwest corner of the archipelago, 185 mi/295 km northwest of Praia, this slow-paced windward island is quite pleasant. Hiking to Monte Verde, the island's highest peak, is a must.

Its main port, Mindelo, is an agreeable town that offers some nice beaches and bays. It is considered the cultural capital of Cape Verde and its streets are full of live music and shows. It also has a tower that should look familiar if you've been to Lisbon—it's modeled after the Tower of Belem.

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