Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
CaboNed
HIKING, SAFARIS
( 9210488;
www.caboned.com
)
Great day-trip options on Santiago, including hikes, photo sa-
faris and explorations of the island's interior . Book by email or phone.
Festivals & Events
Kriol Jazz Festival
MUSIC
(
www.krioljazzfestival.com
)
A great time to be in town is in April, during this three-day jazz
festival.
Gamboa Music Festival
MUSIC
From 17 to 19 May the Gamboa Music Festival takes place on San Francisco beach near
Praia.
Sleeping
Accommodation in Praia is expensive - expect to pay 25% to 30% more here than for
similar digs in the rest of the country.
Residencial Sol Atlántico
GUESTHOUSE
$
( 2612872; Praça Alexandre Albuquérque 13; s/d CVE3000/4000, without bathroom CVE2300/3300; )
This
long-standing
residencial
(guesthouse) above a travel agency (look for the dark wooden
door to the right) has old-fashioned rooms with starched white sheets, blue furniture and
TVs. Rooms fronting the square catch the wi-fi signal.
Residencial Paraiso
GUESTHOUSE
$
( 2613539; Rua Serpa Pinto 625; s/d CVE3500/4000)
At the leafy northern end of Platô, this well-
run guesthouse has blindingly white rooms, piping-hot water and a decent breakfast. It is
the most low-key and quiet option in Platô.
Hotel Santa Maria
HOTEL
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