Shore Excursion São Vicente, Mindelo 4h or 6h

Pick up and drop off at Porto Grande Entrance gate (about 5 minute walk from ship) GUARANTEED to return to your ship on time!! Experience the Cultural Capital of Cabo Verde! São Vicente is a beautiful and vibrant Island; Mindelo, a small cosmopolitan city full of life! Bustling markets, delicious cuisine, cafés, live music, home of the best Carnaval, Festivals and Cesária Évora, our Famous Barefoot Diva . Visit our stunning beaches with crystal blue waters and lively coastal villages where you can find local friendly people. Experience it with us and you will surely get to know the best of São Vicente!

Itinerary

1. Enjoy a pick up from Porto Grande, we will be waiting for you at the exit/entry gate (about a 5+ minute walk from ship); meet your local guide who will be waiting for your arrival. GUARANTEED to return to your ship on time! (10 min)
2. The lookout to Mindelo. Take a drive up to the old fort and see the most specular views of our beautiful bay city of Mindelo. (10 min)
3. See our artists display their pieces at our magnificent cultural center. Exhibits are updated often, this is where lots of important events are held. (10 min)
4. Visit the Bronze Statue of Diogo Alfonso - Witness the daily lifestyle of the people of Mindelo - this is a hub spot of the city (5 min)
5. Lifestyle of Cabo Verde, Fisher men and women, coming in from the sea with a variety of beautiful fish (15 min)
6. Take a walk through the city where you will get a sense of the Islands lifestyle; visit the Cultural Center to observe the current talent on display, your guide will walk you through the bustling markets of Mindelo; Fish, Municipal (vegetable / fruits) and African* (Closed on Sundays). (20 min)
7. Largest market in São Vicente, you will see a colorful array of fruits, vegetables, teas, liquors, and handmade local products. (10 min)
8. Drive to the highest point of our Island, Monte Verde, 774m or 2,539ft, have breathtaking panoramic views, enjoy a cup of tea (grown locally) or try the tea liquor at the Tea House (20 min) Admission included
9. Visit the lively fishing villages of São Vicente. Be in touch with locals. Beautiful beaches and villages where you can find local people, places to stop for lunch/dinner/drinks (20 min)
10. Have a swim or dive off of the trampolim into the clear blue lagoon at the beach of Baia das Gatas - Beautiful enclosed bay of blue/green water, with amazing views of the coast. (20 min)
11. Drive along the stunning coastal road of North Baia / Praia Grande, the coastline here is sweeping of majestic white sand dunes and black volcanic mountains, with gorgeous changing blue waters. NOTE: Excluded on Half Day, 4 h (25 min)
12. Head to our fishing village of Calhau also home of Volcano Viana. visit the agricultural Valley of Calhau this Oasis in the desert is where we will see and smell our Islands Traditional Farming activities, vegetation, animals, water wells, and old iron windmills fill Return to Mindelo after a fantastic day of exploring the Best of São Vicente! NOTE: Excluded on the Half Day 4 hour excursion (1h 0min)

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