One of Cape Verde's Windward Islands, Sao Nicolau features pristine mountain scenery and the serene atmosphere of limited tourist traffic. The town of Ribeira Brava is filled with small and colorful streets for strolling, open air-markets, and a monument to native poet and writer Baltazar Lopes. The "Seminario," an ancient convent within walking distance, was a haven for education and intellectual development in the 19th century.

Language: Portuguese

Currency: Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)