Why go
- Settlement in Sal, Cape Verde.
History
Espargos is the capital and main commercial centre of the island and municipality of Sal, Cape Verde. The city is situated in the heart of the island.
Where to stay
WF5C+6P5, R. de Sao Pedro, Praia, Cape Verde · capouestpraia.cleasite.fr
R. das Pimenteiras, Vilamoura, 8125-473 Quarteira, Portugal · praiavillage-apartments.com
Avenida Europa e Avenida Figuera Foz Na Predio de Alou, que esta em frente Matilde, 2° Andar, ENTRADA TRASEIRA, deve tocar a campainha e indentificar-se,… · new-booking.frontdeskmaster.com
Av. da Boavista, Praia 7600, Cape Verde · chezmariajulia.cv
17 Rua Carlos Veiga, ASA - Meio Achada Praia Santiago CV, 0712, Cape Verde · ojardimdovinho.com
WF3H+FV4, Praia, Cape Verde · hotelvippraia.cv
WF5J+MGR, Av. Figueira Foz, Praia, Cape Verde · solhotel.com.es
WF5J+GQ2, Av. Figueira Foz, Praia, Cape Verde · free.facebook.com
WF95+R6P, Praia, Cape Verde · happydayhotel.cv
Praia, Cape Verde · oasisatlantico.com
WF5C+VHQ, Av. Santiago, Praia, Cape Verde · olamarhotel.cv
Zona Industrial de tira Chapeu Prédio de segunda andar junto de Barbot 1234, Ilha de Santiago, Praia, Cape Verde
cidadela Résidencial Eunice, Praia 6700, Cape Verde
WF48+M8F, Unnamed Road, Praia, Cape Verde
R. Santa Monica 14, Praia, Cape Verde
Palmarejo baixo, Praia, 1000, 1000, Cape Verde
WF99+JJ5, Praia, Cape Verde
Praia, Cape Verde · salavguesthouse.com
WF3F+WG6, Praia, Cape Verde · m.facebook.com
WF5F+X6J, Av. Santo Antao, Praia, Cape Verde
Restaurants & places to go
African Food, Cafe · Owner is a woman from Mali. She cooks every day typical west african food but with influence of cape verdian styles. Really nice place to…
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, International, Mexican, Savory Pancakes, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Fr 18:00-23:00; Su,Sa 09:30-13:00 Features: vegetarian options · sydspraia.com
Traditional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-23:00
Bagel, Brazilian, Breakfast, Burger, Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Bagel/Brazilian cafe · instagram.com
Regional, Restaurant · Features: step-free access
Fish, Local, Restaurant · Fish/Local restaurant
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · facebook.com
Local, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
African, Seafood, Local, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Argentinian, Restaurant · Argentinian restaurant
Cubana, Restaurant · Cubana restaurant
Burger, Hot Dog, Pizza, Chicken, Kebab, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Burger/Hot Dog restaurant · Cruz de Papa, Praia
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · Avenida Cidade de Lisboa, Praia
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Praia
Ice Cream · Features: takeaway
Fast Food · fast food · Praia
Cafe · cafe
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: air conditioning
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · plazapark.services
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
Argentinian, Restaurant · Argentinian restaurant
Cubana, Restaurant · Cubana restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · Avenida Cidade de Lisboa, Praia
Cafe · cafe
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00
Cafe · cafe
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-00:30 Features: outdoor seating · 90 Bistro Avenida Rotary International, Praia
Cafe · cafe
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 12;00:00-15:30,19:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access, air conditioning
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · cafe
44 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Nelson Mandela International Airport (RAI) 5.8 km to the centre
Praia, S, CV — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 6 airlines (TACV, Royal Air Maroc, Binter Canarias, Senegal Airlines…) · direct flights to 15 destinations incl. Dakar, Lisbon, Amilcar Cabral, Banjul, Bissau… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 15 direct destinations
- TACV VR (ATR 72, 757-200, 737-800) · 10 routes: Amilcar Cabral, Boa Vista, Boston, Dakar, Fortaleza, Lisbon, Maio, Paris, Sao Filipe, Fogo Island, Sao Vicente Island
- Royal Air Maroc AT (737-800, 737-700) · 3 routes: Banjul, Bissau, Casablanca
- Binter Canarias NT (CRJ-900) · 1 route: Gran Canaria*
- Senegal Airlines DN (CRJ) · 1 route: Dakar
- TAAG Angola Airlines DT (737-700) · 1 route: Sao Tome
- TAP Portugal TP (A320) · 1 route: Lisbon
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Porto da Praia
Ferry terminal · 2.7 km from the centre
fastferry 3h Fogo-Praia oneway
Ferry route
Brava - Praia
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Vila dos Espargos — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Porto da Praia, 2.7 km); routes include fastferry 3h Fogo-Praia oneway, Brava - Praia.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Vila dos Espargos. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.