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Cidade Velha

Cidade Velha is a town in Praia district, Cape Verde of about 2,148 people. Within 50 km by road there are 210 places to visit: 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 beaches & coast and 36 churches. The must-see places are Nossa Senhora Do Rosário, Praia Cape Verde Temple and Estatua Diogo Gomes.

14.9153° N, 23.6053° WPop. 2,148

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Within 30 km177 places
Within 50 km210
Must-see13
Notable95
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cidade Velha

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:00 pm

70 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cidade Velha
  2. Cascada Secawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Monte Tchotaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Monte Das Vacasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Farol de Ponta Leste / Farol de Ponta Do Lobobeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Praia Cape Verde Templechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Cidade Velha
Today’s loopCidade VelhaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cidade Velha?

Nossa Senhora Do Rosário (church, about 1 km), Praia Cape Verde Temple (church, about 13 km), Estatua Diogo Gomes (heritage site, about 13 km), Praça Alexandre Albuquerque (park, about 13 km), Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Graça (church, about 13 km), Farol de María Pia (beach, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cidade Velha?

210 places on Spotwander: 67 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 beaches & coast, 36 churches, 19 treks, 17 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cidade Velha?

Monte Do Facho, about 4 km by road; Monte Salineiro (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Cidade Velha?

Aldeia Turística, Baía Do Coral, about 2 km by road; Monte Vermelho (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cidade Velha?

Start in Cidade Velha, visit Cascada Seca, then Monte Tchota, then Monte Das Vacas, then Farol de Ponta Leste / Farol de Ponta Do Lobo, then Praia Cape Verde Temple, and drive back — about 70 km by road in all.