Regionen · Kapitel 5
Santiago
The largest and most populous island of Cape Verde is the African heart of the archipelago: In the capital Praia, Creole life pulsates, the UNESCO city Cidade Velha tells the harrowing story of the slave trade, and in the green highlands of Serra Malagueta, you hike through a world that feels like a forgotten piece of Africa.
4 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Discovering Santiago
Santiago is the island you must understand to truly grasp Cape Verde. As the largest island (991 km²), it not only host…
1 Unterabschnitte
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Praia — The Capital
Praia is not a postcard city — it is loud, chaotic, lively, and fascinating. The capital of Cape Verde on the plateau o…
3
Cidade Velha — UNESCO World Heritage
Cidade Velha (formerly Ribeira Grande) is picturesquely located in a deep gorge on the southwest coast of Santiago, onl…
4
Serra Malagueta & the Green Highlands
Those who see Santiago only as a beach island miss the best part: The island's interior is a green highland that rises…
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