Ilha de São Tiago Travel Guide

 bambino36 Says:  In this market everything can be sold. However an extra attention is needed when buying something and everything should be cooked before eaten 

 bambino36 Says:  The remains of this portuguese fortification, built in the 16th century, dominate the hill above the town from where it's possible to have a great view both over the town and the ocean. 

 bambino36 Says:  The islands of Cabo Verde were officially discovered by Portuguese navigators around 1460. In 1462 the first Portuguese settlers arrived at "Santiago" and founded "Ribeira Grande"; known as "Cidade Velha", and with it created the first European settlement in the tropics. 

 bambino36 Says:  This pillory, standing in the middle of the town square, was used to punish the slaves. A chilling reminder of an unpleasant past. 

 bambino36 Says:  In Portugal this place is known for the old prison, that used to serve the old portuguese regimen, where the political prisoners were tortured sometimes til death.Tarrafal has a beautiful beach and near it there's some traditional restaurants. I've spent an entire day in... 

 bambino36 Says:  It's amazing the speed that the locals can apply when climbing up these trees to get the coconuts. An amazing show anyway...