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Cidade Velha
Praia Cidade Velha
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About
Praia Cidade Velha is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 41th place out of 62 beaches in the Cape Verde region 10.4 km away from its center, the city of Praia. It is one of the beaches of Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha) settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Praia Cidade Velha coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Cidade Vehla Beach, which has a rating of 6.8.
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+23
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8.3
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+24
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Praia Cidade Velha is located in Cape Verde within Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha), which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Santiago island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"A great place to relax, enjoy some delicious seafood, and even take some stunning photos on the beautiful black sand beach."
Rauf Kumi
"The beach is located in a charming waterfront town that has managed to maintain its authenticity despite the lack of tourism."
Marky H.
User reviews
"A great place to relax, enjoy some delicious seafood, and even take some stunning photos on the beautiful black sand beach."
Rauf Kumi
"The beach is located in a charming waterfront town that has managed to maintain its authenticity despite the lack of tourism."
Marky H.
Stays nearby
12 accomodations nearby
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530m
from the beach
Farm Stay
Located at nearest locality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)
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590m from center
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620m
from the beach
Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast
Located at nearest locality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)
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560m from center
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860m
from the beach
Hotel
Located at nearest locality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)
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780m from center
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1.5km
from the beach
Entire Villa
Located at nearest locality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)
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1.6km from center
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6.9km
from the beach
Serviced Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)
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6.8km from center
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7.1km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)
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7km from center
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7.2km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)
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7.1km from center
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7.2km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)
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7.1km from center
Booking.com
7.6km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)
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7.5km from center
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7.7km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)
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7.6km from center
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)
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Praia 2.7 km
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Sao Tome 2.5 km
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Achada Leite 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Achada Lengueira 3 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Kaza Antú• 1 min walk
- Bar Restaurante do m...• 1 min walk
- Praça do Mar• 1 min walk
- Restaurante Pelourin...• 2 min walk
Attractions
- Pelourinho• 2 min walk
- Nossa Senhora do Ros...• 3 min walk
- Sé Cathedral Ruins• 4 min walk
- São Filipe Royal For...• 6 min walk
Transport
- RAI• 13.4km
Localities
- Ribeira Grande de Sa...• 200m
- Praia• 10.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Praia Cidade Velha?
The beachline of Praia Cidade Velha is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Praia Cidade Velha?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia Cidade Velha, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Praia Cidade Velha good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.
Praia Cidade Velha is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Praia Cidade Velha for swimming is very positive.
Is the Praia Cidade Velha good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Praia Cidade Velha secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia Cidade Velha?
The bar is located right on the Praia Cidade Velha.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Kaza Antú is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Praia Cidade Velha?
There are 231 places to stay in the Praia Cidade Velha area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia Cidade Velha include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Praia Cidade Velha from parking?
The Praia Cidade Velha has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Praia Cidade Velha?
There are 4 attractions near Praia Cidade Velha that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pelourinho located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Praia Cidade Velha?
The month with the highest temperature in Praia Cidade Velha is September. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is March with air temperature 23°C and water 23°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Praia Cidade Velha (Cape Verde) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Praia Cidade Velha (Cape Verde) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Praia Cidade Velha for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mindelo 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cabocan 1.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
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