Sports and activities on the island include kiteboarding, windsurfing, body boarding, horseback riding, and diving.
If you leave the pier and turn left past Clube Nautico there is a tourist information kiosk in the corner of a small park adjacent to the Post Office. Their English is very limited. Island maps available to buy for €14.80 (2010).
Mindelo is considered the cultural capital of Cape Verde, famous singers like Cesaria Evora were born here and still shape the music scene.
It is recommended to visit the neighbor island Santo Antao for a day trip (or longer) to visit the spectacular volcanoes and fruit plantations which are cultivated all year around due to the high mountains. Ferries operate four times a day to and from the island and the journey takes one hour. An island tour or an overnight stay can be arranged at the Simpatico Sports Bar.
Carnival Mindelo is back after COVID and occurs around February 12. It is one of the biggest carnivals outside of Brazil.
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