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Inside the old customs
house, the cultural centre houses changing exhibitions of local arts and culture and has a
great little shop selling local crafts, music and books.
Fish Market
MARKET
The city's photogenic fish market lies just beyond Torre de Belém, with a jetty right be-
hind it where fishermen unload their daily catch.
Mercado Municipal
MARKET
The restored two-storey food market from 1784 is a great place to see colourfully dressed
vendors hawking local produce and medicinal herbs.
Pont d'Agua
MARINA
With its modern glass and concrete constructions, this swank new complex looks and feels
more like the south of France than Cape Verde. Dotted with palm trees, it has an upscale
restaurant, a swimming pool, shops and a spa. It's a nice spot for a sunset drink at
Cafe Kri-
ola
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
8am-11pm daily)
, which offers a great upfront view of
the harbour.
Torre de Belém
MONUMENT
Jutting out into the harbour is the fortresslike Torre de Belém - a Disney World version of
the 15th-century tower that guards Lisbon's port.
Sabura Adventures
ADVENTURE TOURS
( 9775681;
www.sabura-adventures.com
)
Tour agency with wide-ranging offerings like culinary
and dance workshops, water sports, trekking, horseback riding and off-road adventures.
Festivals & Events
During the Creole Carnival and Baía das Gatas Festival finding accommodation or aero-
plane seats is virtually impossible. Book way ahead.
