Mindelo is a city where African, European and Portuguese influences have melded together to form a friendly, sunny city. To get the best taste of the island's culture, visit the colorful Mindelo Vegetable Market, city hall, Amilcar Cabral Gardens and the African market with its historical wall paintings. Take a pleasant drive to the colonial Cross at Rua de Coco, O Fortinho, or Monte Verde, the highest point on the island.

Language: Portuguese

Currency: Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)