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Praia: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Praia is the capital and largest city of Cape Verde. Located on the southern coast of Santiago island within the Sotavento Islands group, the city is the seat of the Praia Municipality.

Praia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026
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Getting here

Airports, distances and public transport

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Nelson Mandela International Airport RAI3.2 km from the centre
Maio Airport MMO41 km from the centre
Aristides Pereira International Airport BVC149 km from the centre

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