Mindelo
Nearly 400 miles off the coast of Africa, lies a handful of islands known as Cape Verde. The islands of Cape Verde range from steep and rocky, to flat and sandy. Enjoy harbor-side bars and shops of Mindelo. Although traces of the Portuguese culture are woven throughout, Mindelo's unique atmosphere is all its own.
Attractions
- Palácio do Governador (Governor's Palace) has a beautiful colonial architecture. It was constructed with two floors and is well preserved. It used the building style that is represented from India.
- Paço do Concelho - where it serves the city hall of the entire island
- Centro Nacional de Artesanato is an exposition which features qualification from Cape Verdean craftsmen. It also serves prominence in workmanship in paintings, ceramics, fabrics of batique and wooden works.
- Liceu Ludjero Lima (middle school) also has a beautiful colonial architecture
Currency
The Verdean Escudo (CVE) is the official currency of Cape Verde.
| Cruise Lines | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | 2009 Jan |
Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa |
Holland America ms Zuiderdam on 10/11/08 · $1699
Holland America ms Amsterdam on 03/17/09 · $2,349
Holland America ms Maasdam on 03/27/09 · $1,699
Holland America ms Eurodam on 05/23/09 · $2,049
Oceania Nautica on 01/07/09 · $4,599
Oceania Nautica on 01/22/09 · $4,599
Oceania Nautica on 02/06/09 · $5,599
Oceania Nautica on 02/27/09 · $7,499