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Cape Verde - Island of Maio |
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A 10 minute flight from Santiago, Maio is a quiet and tranquil island, similar in size to Sal, yet much less developed. It is located in the south of the archipelago and was discovered in 1460 and named after the month it was founded – Maio means May. It boasts the largest forest park in Cape Verde, and almost its entire
coastline is made up of deserted beaches of golden sand.
Maio's capital is a small town, Vila Do Maio, which is dominated by its large white Baroque church.
Places to visit
Maio
Maio is about 2km from the airport and is right next to the sea. The small port here is where the fishing boats are moored and nearby is the fortress built in the 18th Century to defend the town from pirates. Overlooking the town is a magnificent church surrounding by stunning flower gardens and a cooperative building spectacular because it is built in the form of an African hut.
Morro
Morro is a small village built on the road side. Here you can sample some of the local handicrafts or relax or fish on the attractive beach with its clear waters.
Just up the road from Morro you can visit the now abandoned salt pits.
Baia de Santana
This is a deserted white sand beach in the shape of a semi circle - this is where the sea turtles come and lay their eggs.
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