Mindelo
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Accommodations in Mindelo
The best B&B's and Residencials.
In Mindelo you have the choice between the more traditional hotels and smaller accomodations like a 'Residencial' and a Bed and Breakfast. We have selected our favorites for you.
B&B Vannilla
B&B Vannilla is another brand new Bed and Breakfast opened by Katy Morais, a young and ambitious local. Vannilla is located in a beautiful spot of Mindelo, in a spot that has an amazing view. Enjoy this view while having a delicious breakfast in the morning.
*Book direct with us on Mindelocaboverde.com*
Residencial Laginha
This great accomodation right of Laginha Beach offers various types of rooms, different services and an amazing view of the beach from the large and comfertable roofterrace.
Residencial Jenny
Located in the calm neighborhood Alto Sao Nicolau, Jenny has without a doubt one of the most beautiful views of the city. A perfect place for larger groups because of it's many rooms.
Restaurants & Bars
Nhô Djunga
Creative nightlife hotspot
Livraria Nhô Djunga is one of the best of Mindelo's nightlife spots, and is definitely among the most popular. It was recently fully renovated, and now has an even more beautiful interior design. The concept of the place is a bookstore/bar with quality live music: a must during your stay in Mindelo!
*Adress; Rua Senador Vera Cruz, two minutes from Praça Nova.
Bar Estrela
Home cooked traditional Cape Verdean meals
Bar Estrela is a lovely small restaurant with only a few tables were owner Lidya prepares home cooked meals that will make you taste 'the real Cabo Verde'. Sitting at on of the tables if would be easy to forget you're in a restaurant. I might feel more as if your dining at Lidya's house! Bar Estrela is located next to 'The Palace', just left from the roundabout.
The local bar/restaurant that you recommended was SUPERB!!! The fish that they served was the best that we tried on the islands!
Jelizaveta, Russia
Pub Art
Eating Sushi in Cape Verde
Pub Art is really diversifying nightlife in Mindelo. Not scared to try new things, the owners of this special bar serve sushi (!), while entertaining the public with Jazz music or the beats of an invited DJ. Don't forget to taste one of the delicious cocktails!
Pub Art is located 'a few steps' from famous Praça Nova.
What to do
Tips & Tours
Read our blogposts for more info on things to do in Mindelo!
Visit the villages
The beautiful fishermen villages of São Vicente
São Pedro, Salamansa, Calhau and Baia das Gatas all are worth a vistit during your stay on the Island. In these fishermen villages you can still experience life on the islands as it was many years ago. From Praça Estrela you have daily 'collectivo's' that can take you to each one of them. Price per person: cve 100-150 depending on your destination.
Read more here: Visit the villages
Laginha Beach
A taste of Paradise near the city centre
Mindelo's city beach Laginha is located very close to the city center. To get there simply walk down the lovely Avenida Marginal boulevard, passing the harbour and port on your way. A brand new beach club opened at Laginha to serve your needs during a lazy beach day, and also along the boulevard there are bars and cafés to enjoy drinks. lunch and live music at night.
Cachupa with Filo
An authentic cachupa experience
This slow cooked stew of corn, beans, cassava, sweet potato, fish or meat, is often referred to as the country's national dish. Dona Filo invites you into her home were you can see her prepare the cachupa on an open fire, and while the cachupa is cooking you can enjoy a tour of Ribeira Bote, one of Mindelo's most interesting neighborhoods.
*Please use our contactform to make your reservation. Price per person: cve 1.500
- "Our visit to the neighborhood of Ribeira Bote, was the best part of our entire stay in Cape Verde!" - Guests from Germany
Mindelo Events
As Cabo Verde's cultural capital Mindelo offers a variety of festivals and events all year long, with Carnival, Baia das Gatas Festival and New Years's eve as the three biggest and most popular among locals and visitors.
Read our blogposts for more info on things to do in Mindelo!
Carnival
Mindelo becomes 'Brazilim'
Carnival in Mindelo starts right after New Years, when the Mandinga groups take over the streets on sunday. The offical groups prepare their parade and music and drums can be heard in the streets of Mindelo almost each night.
The tuesday of Carnival four groups battle for the titel in the amazing parade competition with thousands of spectators along the route.
Read more: Carnival in Cape Verde
Baia das Gatas
Cabo Verde's biggest music festival
Baia das Gatas Festival has a long tradition. Today it is Cabo Verde's biggest Music festival, receiving many thousands of visitors and big internatinal artists. The 2015 edition brought Nelson Freitas and reggae giants Morgan Herritage to Mindelo, in 2016 C4 Pedro and Gentleman were the headliners of another amazing edition of Baia das Gatas Music Festival.
Read more: Blogpost Baia das Gatas Festival
New Year's eve
Party on Rua de Lisboa
On New Year's Eve Mindelo's streets fill with people celebrating the coming of a new year. Rua de Lisboa, Mindelo's main street is closed of and a huge stage is set up. The celebration of 2016 had international star Djodje and his Broda Music crew as headliners.
Read more: Blogpost New Year's in Mindelo
