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Things to see in Mindelo (Cape Verde): 31 places and when to go
Mindelo is a town in Cape Verde with around 71,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly Nature (26), Mountains (5), History (2). The best known are Monte Verde, Porto Grande Bay and Monte Cara. The best time to come is October to May; also possible: June to September. In June there are 13 h of daylight, and in December, 11 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Cape Verde · 16.8838, -25
- Population
- About 71,000
- Places
- 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (26) · Mountains (5) · History (2) · Architecture (1) · Museums and art (1) · Diving (1)
- Best time
- October to May.
- Also possible
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- VXE São Pedro, 8.1 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Casa de Guarda, at 1,684 m.
What to see in Mindelo
The places in and around Mindelo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Monte VerdeMountain in the eastern part of the island of São Vicente, Cape Verde7.2 km
- Porto Grande BayBay in Cape Verde315 m
- Monte CaraMountain in Cape Verde4.1 km
- Pico da CruzMountain in Cape Verde25 km
- Fontes Pereira de Melo LighthouseLighthouse in Cape Verde26 km
- Pico do VentoMountain in Cape Verde13 km
- Monte António GomesMountain in Cape Verde7.6 km
- Fortim d'El-ReiBuilding in Cape Verde1.0 km
- Monte São JoãoMountain in Cape Verde2.2 km
- CovaVolcanic crater Cova in Santo Antão(Cape Verde) is 1166 m low and 1500 m high woth having diameter about 1 Km considered as one of the oldest Craters still found26 km
- Tope de CaixaMountain in Cape Verde6.6 km
- Água DoceVolcano27 km
- CampanárioVolcano20 km
- Casa de GuardaVolcano30 km
- CNAD - National Centre for Arts, Craft and DesignMuseum1.5 km
- Cruz de MoroçoVolcano29 km
- Curral de JoãoVolcano14 km
- Dive TribeDive site1000 m
- Monte SalamansaVolcano8.2 km
- Monte Verde Natural ParkNational park8.1 km
- Morrinho de CostinhoVolcano20 km
- Morrinho de PassagemVolcano19 km
- Morro de PanelaVolcano24 km
- Morro de Ribeira LargaVolcano19 km
And the other 7, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Morro do Brejo, Morro do Poio, Morro do Tubarão, Morro João Daninha, Morro Vermelho, Volcão Viana
- History: Cesária Évora
When to go to Mindelo
The best time to visit Mindelo is October to May; also possible: June to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:06
- FebBest time11:27
- MarBest time11:53
- AprBest time12:23
- MayBest time12:47
- JunPossible13:00
- JulPossible12:55
- AugPossible12:34
- SepPossible12:05
- OctBest time11:36
- NovBest time11:12
- DecBest time11:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h of daylight, and in December, 11 h. In January, 31 of the 31 places are at their best.
When to go to Cape Verde in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Mindelo
The nearest main airport is Cesaria Evora International Airport (VXE, São Pedro), 8.1 km as the crow flies. How to get around Cape Verde (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
And all of Cape Verde, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mindelo?
The best known: Monte Verde, Porto Grande Bay, Monte Cara, Pico da Cruz, Fontes Pereira de Melo Lighthouse. In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mindelo?
October to May; also possible: June to September. In June there are 13 h of daylight, and in December, 11 h.
How do you get to Mindelo?
The nearest main airport is Cesaria Evora International Airport (VXE), 8.1 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mindelo as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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