Mindelo

Cape Verde

Mindelo is the main port of Cape Verde, on the island of São Vicente off West Africa. A British coaling station in the steamship era, it became the cultural capital of the islands — birthplace of Cesária Évora and the morna music. Attractions include the harbor and its restored British-era buildings, the lively music bars where morna was born, the Torre de Belém replica, Monte Verde's views, the lunar landscape of the island, and the carnival tradition.