Praia Travel Guide

 stigel Says:  The Praia market is the best place in town for buying African clothes and cheap Cape Verdean CDs. If there is something you are having trouble finding in Praia chaces are you can find it here. They renovated the whole market just after this pic was taken and it looks much... 

 stigel Says:  The best beaches in Praia are a short walk from the centre, my favourites are the Praia de Prainha and Praia Quebra Canela. Both offer good snorkeling but watch out for sea urchins!!! They are everywhere! They do not seem to be too poisonous, at least not the ones I had for... 

 stigel Says:  Walking along the beach that runs from the Plateau to Prainha is an experience, its called Praia de Gamboa. The beach itself is not all that, but watching all the activities going on is fun! Fishing boats everywhere, people running, eating, swimming and having a beer. Too... 

 stigel Says:  This is the tiny centre of Praia and more or less the only part of town that resembles a capital city. Its location is quite spectacular and offers fine views over the rest of the city and the ocean. Up on the Plateau you will find some nice Portuguese architecture, a buzy... 

 ranos Says:  The service is Great there is no distubences. They only clean if you want them to making it easy to relax with your lover.its not to far from the beach either.3.5 star hotel really nice. pool and a beautiful view. 

 NJMike Says:  First of all, for the location it is pretty damn expensive! Since I was there on business I wasn't too concerned although in the back of my mind I hate the idea of getting ripped off. What I paid per night, around 120 Euros, is about the local salary for a month - for those... 

 stigel Says:  I have personally never stayed at the hotel, but I lived 50 meters from it for two years and know the pros and cons of the place! It's got a saltwater pool, a restaurant (which isn't all that great) and a snack bar. The rooms are definitely the cleanest I have seen in Praia,... 

 Zorra80 Says:  "Sovaco de Cobra" means "armpit of the cobra" in Portuguese. Apart from the funny name it offers delicious French crêpes with both salty and sweet fillings. The service is sometimes a little slow, but who cares when sitting outside on a chilly Cape Verdean night? Apart from... 

 stigel Says:  A cozy restaurant with nice staff, they serve local dishes that are a bit tastier than most places. Try the shrimp coctail and the coffee, most nights they have got local bands playing. If you are going on a weekend try to get there early - its a popular place. 

 Zorra80 Says:  Bomba'H is a hugely popular nightspot in Praia, especially during the summertime when Capeverdians living abroad visit their country of origin for a few weeks. The club organizes special theme nights in August to cater for the emigrants - there are Paris or Rotterdam theme... 

 stigel Says:  Discoteca Zero Horas is an open air nightclub that gets going after 12! The place to go dancing to a mix of Cape Verdean and western music.