Porto da Praia, Maritime port in Praia, Cape Verde.

Porto da Praia is the port of Praia on Santiago Island, Cape Verde, set in a natural Atlantic bay between Ponta Temerosa and Ponta das Bicudas. Since its 2014 modernization it has two long quays, three shorter quays, a fishing quay with fish-processing installations, two container parks, two roll-on/roll-off ramps and a passenger terminal. The quays total 863 m, with a maximum depth of 13.5 m.

Vasco da Gama anchored in the bay in 1497 on his way to India, and a settlement existed there by 1515. In the 16th century the harbour became a regular port of call for ships bound for São Tomé and Brazil, competing with Ribeira Grande. After pirate attacks including Francis Drake's in 1585 and Jacques Cassard's in 1712, Praia overtook Cidade Velha and became Cape Verde's capital in 1770.

The port connects multiple Cape Verdean islands through regular ferry services, allowing goods and people to move between communities across the archipelago. Walking along the docks, you notice fishermen selling their catches and travelers gathering to board departing vessels.

The port is easily reached from central Praia and can be explored on foot along the waterfront. Early morning or late afternoon visits are often better for observing operations without the peak activity period crowds.

The bay of Praia lies between the headlands Ponta Temerosa and Ponta das Bicudas, and the Ilhéu de Santa Maria sits in the bay west of the port. The Ribeira da Trindade empties into the bay between the city centre on the Plateau and the port itself.