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Mindelo: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Mindelo is a port city in the northern part of the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde. Mindelo is also the seat of the parish of Nossa Senhora da Luz, and the municipality of São Vicente.

Mindelo · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Now in the cityMindelosunset 06:08 PM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map7
Exchange rateCVE 98.50per 1 $CVE — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Places on the map7

All 7 places as a list
Worth a day trip
Mindelo in pictures15 photos · 1 place
Pro-Cathedral of Our Lady of the Light, Mindelo
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Updated information about travelling with medication (‘Health’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Cesaria Evora International Airport VXE10 km from the centre
Preguiça Airport SNE81 km from the centre
Amílcar Cabral International Airport SID217 km from the centre

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