Atlantic islands: wind, morna music and a mild climate all year.
For living48/100
For travel66/100
Key facts
Average net salary$400 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$450 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$7
Traveller daily budget$60 /day
Safety7/10
ClimateDesert
Avg summer temperature+28 °C
Avg winter temperature+22 °C
Best time to visitNovember, December, January, February, March, April, May, June
Life expectancy76.2
Population527,326
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 65 countries
Places worth seeing
- Mindelo’s Belém Tower: A replica of Lisbon’s tower on the waterfront.
- Municipal Market: An 1878 market hall with fruit and Fogo coffee.
- Laginha Beach: A white-sand town beach a short walk from the centre.
- Monte Verde: The island’s highest point (744 m), with views over the bay.
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