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Cidade Velha
Cidade Vehla Beach
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Cidade Vehla Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 49th place out of 62 beaches in the Cape Verde region 10.7 km away from its center, the city of Praia. It is one of the beaches of Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha) settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so you don't need 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 not crowded place during the season.
Cidade Vehla Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, 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 Praia Cidade Velha, which has a rating of 7.2.
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+23
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+20
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6.8
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Beach overall scores
Cidade Vehla Beach is located in Cape Verde within Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha), which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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
"Great place to unwind, savor delicious food, and take in the beautiful scenery."
Lorin Zephyr
"We were really impressed with this beach. The food was great and the location was beautiful. We highly recommend it!"
Aurora Delgado
User reviews
"Great place to unwind, savor delicious food, and take in the beautiful scenery."
Lorin Zephyr
"We were really impressed with this beach. The food was great and the location was beautiful. We highly recommend it!"
Aurora Delgado
Stays nearby
12 accomodations nearby
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Nearest hotels
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210m
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Farm Stay
Located at nearest locality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)
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590m from center
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1km
from the beach
Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast
Located at nearest locality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)
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560m from center
Booking.com
1.1km
from the beach
Entire Villa
Located at nearest locality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)
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1.6km from center
Booking.com
1.2km
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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7.3km
from the beach
Serviced Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)
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6.8km from center
Booking.com
7.5km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)
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7km 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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7.1km 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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7.1km from center
Booking.com
8km
from the beach
Entire Apartment
Located at nearest locality
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)
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7.5km from center
Booking.com
8.1km
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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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Bar Restaurante do m...• 6 min walk
- Kaza Antú• 6 min walk
- Praça do Mar• 6 min walk
- Restaurante batuku• 7 min walk
Attractions
- Nossa Senhora do Ros...• 7 min walk
- Pelourinho• 7 min walk
- Sé Cathedral Ruins• 9 min walk
- São Filipe Royal For...• 11 min walk
Transport
- RAI• 13.8km
Localities
- Ribeira Grande de Sa...• 540m
- Praia• 10.7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Cidade Vehla Beach?
The beachline of Cidade Vehla Beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. 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 Cidade Vehla Beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Cidade Vehla Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Cidade Vehla Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.
Cidade Vehla Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Cidade Vehla Beach 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 Cidade Vehla Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cidade Vehla Beach?
The bar is located right on the Cidade Vehla Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Restaurante do mundo. is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Cidade Vehla Beach?
There are 231 places to stay in the Cidade Vehla Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Cidade Vehla Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Cidade Vehla Beach from parking?
The Cidade Vehla Beach 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 Cidade Vehla Beach?
There are 4 attractions near Cidade Vehla Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Nossa Senhora do Rosário church located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Cidade Vehla Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Cidade Vehla Beach 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?
Cidade Vehla Beach (Cape Verde) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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