About Praia
Praia is the capital of Cape Verde, home to around 137,868 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Praia
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Praia Cathedral
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Presidential Palace
Where to eat
Local favourites
Sovaco de Cobra
Down-to-earth restaurant popular among locals.
Café Sofia
A great place to eat local food and watch the world go by. Popular among expats and the local chess playing community.
Restaurante Punto D'Incontro
Italian and Cape Verdean cuisine.
Restaurante Panorama
In the city centre at the Hotel Felicidade. Open all day. Their buffet is popular with businesspeople.
Restaurante Flor de Liz
Cap Verdean cuisine, wide menu and large servings.
Churrasqueira Dragoeira
Famous for its BBQ chicken, this is also a good place to meet locals.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
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Perola Hotel
Wi-Fi available in the common areas, laundry service, private parking.
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Hotel Santa Maria
Has a panoramic terrace with good views.
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Hotel Cesaria
Free breakfast on rooftop terrace, wifi, a/c, pretty clean, nice buffet spread in restaurant with bar, reliable paid pick-up service from th
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Sol Hotel
Free breakfast and wifi, some good views from rooms higher up.
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Residencial Paraíso
B&B in the Plateau district. Free Wi-Fi.
Shopping
- Mercado Municipal
- Mercado de Sucupira
Nightlife
- Bar “Belavista”
- Quintal da Música
- Cockpit
Museums & culture
- Praia Cathedral
- Presidential Palace
In pictures
Praia gallery
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