Serra Malagueta auf der kapverdischen Insel Santiago

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Holidays on the Cape Verdean island of Santiago - sun, rhythm, sea

Anyone travelling to Santiago quickly realises that green is relative. Instead of palm trees, the landscape is mainly characterised by acacias and succulents. And yet Santiago is the greenest of all the Cape Verdean islands, as the Serra Malagueta National Park proves. 

The vibrant capital Praia, perched on a high plateau, offers a marvellous view of the sea and an insight into the eventful history of the Cape Verdean islands. Young people dance capoeira in the streets, Funaná blares from loudspeakers and the bars smell of fried fish and grogue, sugar cane schnapps. It is the mixture of Portuguese, African and Brazilian influences that makes Praia so distinctive. A tip: settle down in a cosy bar and enjoy the colourful goings-on over a cafézinho - or simply relax on the beaches of Quebra Canela and Prainha.

Facts & figures

  • Flight time

    06:35 h
  • Distance

    4817 km
  • Country code

    +238
  • Airport

    RAI
  • Language

    Portuguese
  • Currency

    CVE

Sightseeing in your Praia holidays

  • Luftaufnahme des Ufers des Praia de Santiago und des Leuchtturms Praia
    In the lively capital Praia, it is worth taking a walk to the lighthouse. From its roof, there is a wide view over the bay and the vast sea - a quiet place that tells the story of the city's maritime history.
  • Pinkes Haus in Cidade Velha, Santiago, Cape Verde
    If you want to find out more about Cape Verde's roots, you should visit the ‘Cidade Velha’. Once the capital of the archipelago - now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Serra Malagueta Berge auf der kapverdischen Insel Santiago
    The Serra Malagueta in the north of the island surprises with its diversity and spectacular views. Ideal for hiking and switching off.
  • Luftaufnahme des Strandes Tarrafal auf der Insel Santiago in Kap Verde
    The beach at Tarrafal is considered one of the most beautiful in Cape Verde due to its fine, light-coloured sand and clear water. Worth seeing!

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