About Praia
Praia is the capital of Cape Verde, home to around 137,868 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Praia
1
Praia town hall
2
Praia Cathedral
3
Supreme Court
4
Presidential Palace
5
Quartel Jaime Mota
6
Igreja do Nazareno
7
Palácio da Assembleia
8
Praça Alexandre Albuquerque
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Praia town hall
- Visit Praia Cathedral
- Visit Supreme Court
- Eat at Sovaco de Cobra
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Presidential Palace
- Visit Quartel Jaime Mota
- Visit Igreja do Nazareno
- Eat at Café Sofia
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Palácio da Assembleia
- Visit Praça Alexandre Albuquerque
- Eat at Restaurante Punto D'Incontro
Where to eat
Sovaco de Cobra
Café Sofia
Restaurante Punto D'Incontro
Restaurante Panorama
Restaurante Flor de Liz
Churrasqueira Dragoeira
Restaurante Marisqueira Rosita
Churrasqueira Benfica
Where to stay
- Residencial Paraíso
- Morabeza Kriol Hostel
- Plateau Bedroom & Chambre
- Perola Hotel
- Hotel Santa Maria
Shopping
- Mercado Municipal
- Mercado de Sucupira
Nightlife
- Bar “Belavista”
- Quintal da Música
- Cockpit
Museums & culture
- Praia Cathedral
- Presidential Palace
In pictures
Praia gallery
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