São Nicolau


São Nicolau, Cape Verde
Photography of Nha Terra São Nicolau
The voice of the late Cesária Verde crystallized the feeling of Cape Verdeans who were forced to leave their island. who visits São Nicolau or, wherever it may be, admires images that illustrate it well, understands why its people proudly and forever call it their land.
São Nicolau, Cape Verde
São Nicolau: Pilgrimage to Terra di Sodade
Forced matches like those that inspired the famous morna “soda” made the pain of having to leave the islands of Cape Verde very strong. Discovering saninclau, between enchantment and wonder, we pursue the genesis of song and melancholy.
São Nicolau, Cape Verde

Photography of Nha Terra São Nicolau

The voice of the late Cesária Verde crystallized the feeling of Cape Verdeans who were forced to leave their island. who visits São Nicolau or, wherever it may be, admires images that illustrate it well, understands why its people proudly and forever call it their land.
Sun and coconut trees, São Nicolau, Cape Verde
São Nicolau, Cape Verde

São Nicolau: Pilgrimage to Terra di Sodade

Forced matches like those that inspired the famous morna “soda” made the pain of having to leave the islands of Cape Verde very strong. Discovering saninclau, between enchantment and wonder, we pursue the genesis of song and melancholy.

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How to go


fly with the TACV, from Praia, Mindelo and Boavista to the Preguiça aerodrome, in São Nicolau, for starting at €100.  

You can also reach São Nicolau from Mindelo (São Vicente) aboard the ferry Liberdadi that connects the two islands twice a week. The trip takes about 2h 45.

There is also the alternative of arriving in São Nicolau from the city of Praia, aboard the ferry Kriola. More information at FastFerry CV.

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It is possible to rent vehicles at least in Ribeira Brava and Tarrafal. Preferably rent a vehicle with 4 wheel drive. Most of the roads in São Nicolau are unpaved and are in poor condition. In addition, the island has several zones with considerable altitude and, in these zones, considerably steep roads.