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( 2614337;
www.girassol.cv
;
Rua Serpa Pinto 35; s/d CVE4770/5936; )
The positioning of this sky-
blue hotel, right in the heart of all the action, is tops. The cheaper rooms are clean and
well-equipped, if a little dark, and make for a decent Praia base. The new, pricier, lighter
units (singles/doubles CVE5936/6996) overlook the front street. There are laundry ser-
vice, tours around the island and airport transfers on request.
Hotel Oásis Atlântico Praiamar
HOTEL
$$$
( 2608440;
www.oasisatlantico.com
;
Prainha; s/d from CVE13,900/17,400; )
On a breezy
bluff pointing out to sea is this glossy Praia address. Though similar to a business-class
hotels around the world, the spacious rooms are comfortable with a touch of class. Some
come with garden views; others overlook the ocean.
Eating
The food scene in Praia is surprisingly limited, and pricey to boot.
Pão Quente de Cabo Verde
BAKERY
$
( 6am-10pm daily)
For the best pastries in town, head to this busy place. You can eat in or
take your delicately wrapped treat away with you. There's another branch in Achada
Santo António.
Esplanada Morabeza
CAFETERIA
$
(Praça Alexandre Albuquérque; mains CVE750; 8am-midnight daily)
Right on the plaza, in a white
modern structure with alfresco covered seating, this spot is a great place to grab a bite and
see the action. The menu ranges from sandwiches, pastas, crepes and pizzas to daily-chan-
ging mains.
A Grelha
SEAFOOD
$$
( 2626083; Rua Cidade Funchal, Achada Santo António; mains CVE1000; 5pm-midnight Mon-Sat)
Locals
flock to this simple Portuguese-run restaurant for the amazing grilled tuna belly
(barriga
de atum),
skewered and served with potatoes on a wraparound terrace. Reserve ahead; it
gets busy.
Gamboa
SEAFOOD
$$
