Beach near Praia, Cape Verde

Praia Travel Guide

Cape Verde

Praia is the capital and largest city of Cape Verde, with a population of 113,364. It is the country’s main administrative centre and sits on Santiago, one of the Cape Verde islands.

Travellers arriving by air use Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Praia, so beach trips may require travelling farther afield or choosing an unnamed local coastal spot.

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Local time

113,364

Population

2,839 miles away

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Weather in Praia

Sun

30°

Mon

31°

Tue

32°

Know before you go

Pays in CVE

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +238

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated for good service in Cape Verde, but it's not obligatory. A small tip can go a long way.

Best time to visit Praia

Jan

27°0

Feb

26°0

Mar

27°0

Apr

28°0

May

29°0

Jun

29°0

Jul

29°6

Aug

30°15

Sep

30°14

Oct

31°3

Nov

30°1

Dec

28°2

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Praia

  1. Diocese de Santiago de Cabo Verde

    religious organization

    1.4 km

  2. Estádio da Várzea

    stadium arena

    1.9 km

  3. Museu Etnografico da Praia

    museum

    1.5 km

  4. Gimnodesportivo Vava Duarte

    stadium arena

    2.2 km

  5. Avenida Amílcar Cabral

    historic site

    1.6 km

  6. Fundação Amílcar Cabral

    museum

    1.8 km

  7. Avenida de Cuba

    historic site

    2.3 km

  8. Paroquia de Nossa Senhora do Socorro

    roman catholic place of worship

    2.9 km

Getting there

Nelson Mandela International Airport · 3.2 km

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