A new day full of new experiences awaits us. We plan to explore the northern part of Mindelo. Starting from the Blue Marlin Hotel, we walk along Alto São Nicolau to Av. Dr. Alberto Leite, where we turn onto Rua Doutor Vicente Rendall Leite. We pass by some very beautiful, modern, and colorful houses and […]
Tour of São Vicente and Mandingas
Even before we set out on our trip, we had planned a tour of São Vicente with Marion Touray, who has lived on the island for several years, has a wide network of contacts, and works as a tour guide. She wants to show us the island’s most striking sights and give us a glimpse […]
Fortim do Rei, Turtle Beach Bar, Cruz João Évora
A new day dawns, and we visit the ruins of the Fortim do Rei fortification. It sits on a small hill directly behind the Blue Marlin Hotel. The fort was built in 1852 and was equipped with seven cannons. Later, it served as a prison. Since the tourism project failed, it has fallen into increasing […]
Exploring the center of Mindelo
The next morning, the weather is absolutely beautiful, so we enjoy the view from our balcony at the Blue Marlin Hotel before setting out on our walk through the city center. On Rua de Liberdade d’Africa, in front of the Palácio do Povo (the former governor’s palace), preparations for the carnival celebrations and parades are […]
Treino ao ar livre – Open Air Workout
As we pass through Parque Nhô Roque, we see a large group of women dancing to the songs “Lo Digo” by Carlos Rivera and “Celebrando” by Nacho. We assume they are practicing for the carnival parade. Later, however, we learn that this is a regular fitness training session. We wonder how hard the dog in […]