Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Ponta do Sol feels like the end of the world, which in many ways it is: it sits where the
road ends, literally. The sense of raw power here, with monstrous Atlantic waves and
sheer cliffs reaching for the clouds leaves you feeling in awe of nature. For quite some
time it was the only place in the area with decent tourist facilities, but that has changed in
the last few years with the opening of a clutch of lovely inns in nearby Paúl. Although
now overdeveloped, the town is still a good base for a night or two, with its pretty cobbled
centre and a handful of decent hotels and restaurants.
Sleeping & Eating
Casa Tambla B&B
GUESTHOUSE
$
( 9825059; kasatambla@gmail.com; s/d CVE2100/3750)
Rooms here feature a cosy and cheerful
vibe. Some come with kitchenettes, others with terraces; most have private bathrooms. It's
just up from the ocean, fronted by a tropical patio. The French multilingual owner is a
fount of info about the island and can set you up with guided kayaking trips, mountain-
bike rentals, donkey tours and excursions to the uncharted western section.
Por de Sol Arte
GUESTHOUSE
$
( 2251121; porsolarte@yahoo.fr; s CVE2200-3100, d CVE3000-4300)
On the waterfront, this playfully
bright guesthouse has four spacious rooms, three with shared bathroom and two with bal-
conies overlooking the ocean.
Hotel Blue Bell
HOTEL
$
( 2251215; bluebell@cvtelecom.cv; s/d CVE3200/ 4800; )
The closest the town has to a real
hotel, the Blue Bell on the main square has adequate rooms and friendly service. A couple
of smaller ground-floor rooms cost CVE2500 for a single, CVE3200 for a double. Some
rooms have air-con; you can catch wi-fi from the square in the breakfast room. Note that it
often hosts tour groups.
Calheta por Sol
SEAFOOD
$$
(mains CVE850; 11.30am-2.30pm & 6-10.30pm)
Bistrolike restaurant with sidewalk tables on the
waterfront, where the French owner conjures up a mix of European and Capeverdian spe-
cialities using prime local products. Start with the goat cheese
beignets
(pastries) and
move on to the seafood
feijoada.
Cantinho do Gato Preto
INTERNATIONAL
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