Lagoa CimidorIlheú Laje BrancaFarol de Ponta Leste / Farol de Ponta Do LoboForte de São JoséMalhada PedraPraia de Lagoa
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Vila do Maio

Vila do Maio is a town in Maio district, Cape Verde of about 3,009 people. Within 50 km by road there are 139 places to visit: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 churches and 29 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Lagoa Cimidor, Ilheú Laje Branca and Farol de Ponta Leste / Farol de Ponta Do Lobo.

15.1382° N, 23.2116° WPop. 3,009

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Within 30 km69 places
Within 50 km139
Must-see12
Notable91
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Lagoa Cimidor

Lake · 16 km

Must-see

Ilheú Laje Branca

River spot · 26 km

Farol de Ponta Leste / Farol de Ponta Do Lobo, beach near Vila do Maio
Must-see

Farol de Ponta Leste / Farol de Ponta Do Lobo

Beach · 37 km · São Domingos

Places near Vila do Maio by type

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One day from Vila do Maio

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:54 pm

66 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 Vila do Maio
  2. Praia de Lagoabeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Lagoa Cimidorlake · 45 min
  4. Cruz da Garçaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Ilheú Laje Brancariver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Malhada Pedraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Vila do Maio
Today’s loopVila do MaioStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vila do Maio?

Lagoa Cimidor (lake, about 16 km), Forte de São José (heritage site, about 1 km), Praia da Vila (beach, about 1 km), Miradouro de Praia de Ponta Preta (viewpoint, about 2 km), Praia de Ponta Preta (beach, about 2 km), Cliff (viewpoint, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Vila do Maio?

139 places on Spotwander: 49 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 churches, 29 beaches & coast, 10 other attractions, 5 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vila do Maio?

Montinho de Lume, about 1 km by road; Ponta Preta (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Vila do Maio?

Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Luz, about 1 km by road; Capela Nossa Senhora de Fátima (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vila do Maio?

Start in Vila do Maio, visit Praia de Lagoa, then Lagoa Cimidor, then Cruz da Garça, then Ilheú Laje Branca, then Malhada Pedra, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.