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port, which in the late 19th century was a key coaling station for British ships and remains
the source of the city's relative prosperity.
Mindelo has long been the country's cultural centre, producing more than its share of
poets and musicians, including the late Cesária Évora, and it's still a fine place to hear
morna
while downing some
grogue
. Savvy locals, plus a steady flow of travellers, sup-
port a number of cool bistros and bars.
Sights & Activities
Mindelo is a city to savour, taste and experience. Its colonial heart is centred on Rua da
Libertad d'Africa, also known as Rua de Lisboa, which runs from the oceanfront to
Palácio
de Presidente
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, a pink colonial confection that now serves as
the island's supreme court.
Heading about 1km north via the coastal road, Avenida Marginal, you'll reach
Prainha
Laginha
, the pleasant town beach. It may be ringed by industrial-looking silos, but its wa-
ters are clean and crystal clear.
