Cidade Velha
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Hotel Vulcão
Ribeira Grande de Santiago Cidade Velha Ilha de Santiago
$67 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from May 7 to May 8
$83 total
May 7 - May 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cidade Velha. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attraction Royal Fortress of São Filipe ...
7.6/10 Good! (61 reviews)
The hotel has nice views, but the bathrooms need renovation. The shower is not working properly, and the hall bathroom needs renovation. The food there isn't that good, especially the steak. They don't have an iron in the room they charge you for ironing your clothes.the pool for me needs two more ...
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Villa Halcyon Cabo Verde Close to the Beach
Cidade Velha Ribeira Grande de Santiago
Stay at this villa in Cidade Velha. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Royal Fortress of São Filipe is located nearby.

Secluded modern villa with pebble beach near Unesco heritage city
Cidade Velha Ribeira Grande de Santiago
Stay at this villa in Cidade Velha. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Royal Fortress of São Filipe and Quebra Canela Beach are ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Villa Halcyon Cabo Verde Close to the Beach
Cidade Velha Ribeira Grande de Santiago
Stay at this villa in Cidade Velha. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attraction Royal Fortress of São Filipe is located nearby.

Secluded modern villa with pebble beach near Unesco heritage city
Cidade Velha Ribeira Grande de Santiago
Stay at this villa in Cidade Velha. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Royal Fortress of São Filipe and Quebra Canela Beach are ...

Adorable 3-bedroom apartment in Praia for a relaxing getaway
Praia Ribeira Grande de Santiago
Stay at this apartment in Cidade Velha. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attraction Royal Fortress of São Filipe is located nearby.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Royal Fortress of São Filipe
3/5(5 reviews)
Find out about the history of Cidade Velha when you take a trip to Royal Fortress of São Filipe. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
São Francisco monastery and church
4/5(2 reviews)
After visiting São Francisco monastery and church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Cidade Velha. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario is just one of the places to see in Cidade Velha, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Things to do

Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, History and Architecture
$24
per adult

From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day
$93
per adult

From Port of Praia: Island Tour for Cruise Ship passengers
$83
per adult

Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha
$65
per adult

Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour
$53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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- Royal Fortress of São Filipe
- Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario
- Prainha Beach
- Tarrafal Beach
- Market
- Serra da Malagueta Nature Park
- Dona María Pia Lighthouse
- Tarrafal Camp
- Estadio da Varzea
- Pedra Badejo Beach
- Mangue Beach
- Museu Etnográfico de Praia
- Porto Madeira
- market
- Tabanka Museum
- Grandvaux Barbosa National Botanical Garden
- Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall
- lighthouse


