Praia, Capital city in Santiago Island, Cape Verde
Praia extends across plateaus and valleys on Santiago's southern coast, with the central Plateau district standing elevated above the surrounding neighborhoods.
The city gained prominence in the 18th century when residents from Ribeira Grande relocated here seeking protection from pirate attacks on their former settlement.
The Sucupira Market represents the center of local commerce, where vendors sell fresh produce, traditional crafts, and clothing amid the sounds of Kriolu conversations.
Nelson Mandela International Airport connects Praia with direct flights to Europe, Africa, and Brazil, while the seaport facilitates inter-island transportation.
The Plateau quarter contains Portuguese colonial architecture, including the Presidential Palace, Municipal Building, and Justice Palace, arranged in a geometric grid pattern.
Location: Praia
Inception: 1858
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
Website: https://lojacmp.com
GPS coordinates: 14.91628,-23.50951
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:53
Estádio da Várzea
292 m
Palácio Presidencial
36 m
Pelourinho
10.3 km
Mercado de Sucupira
702 m
Fort Real de São Filipe
9.9 km
Monumento de Diogo Gomes
44 m
Pico da Antónia
20.2 km
Salinas of the English Port
40.4 km
Liceu Domingos Ramos
830 m
National Library of Cape Verde
278 m
Farol de D. Maria Pia
1.8 km
Gimnodesportivo Vava Duarte
502 m
Jardim Botânico
17.9 km
Museu Etnográfico da Praia
571 m
Forte de São José
40 km
Monte Graciosa
49.8 km
Museu da Tabanka
26.2 km
Ponta Preta Lighthouse
50.5 km
Parque de Diversões 5 de Julho
756 m
Monte Batalhas
47.1 km
National Botanical Garden of Grandvaux Barbosa
18.4 km
Avenida Charles Darwin
712 m
Avenida Combatentes da Liberdade da Patria
451 m
Rampa São Januário
37 m
Rua Patrice Lumumba
200 m
Palacio da Cultura Ildo Lobo
206 m
Assomada market
26 km
Serra Malagueta Natural Park
34.7 kmReviews
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