Title: Visit Santiago: Best of Santiago Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca

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# Santiago

## Travel Guide

![The Fort of São Filipe in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/869b597e-0d38-46cc-af77-8da7d801e87b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The Fort of São Filipe in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/869b597e-0d38-46cc-af77-8da7d801e87b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![An amazing view from the Fort of São Filipe. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/df26db9d-b187-447a-aa4e-6f70176c496e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Another amazing view from the Fort of São Filipe ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/6532a146-5b91-4177-b974-acf7d2998a9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Un petit village accessible uniquement à pied, enclavé dans les montagnes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144397/54d122e9-94fb-41ff-a230-760cefdd4ff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Santiago

Where to stay

Things to do

### Where to stay in Santiago

![Horse riding Cape Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/8e83db3f-9fc9-48a1-9b4c-a36ad1ccdde7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Terra Branca

 While Terra Branca might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Market and Museu Etnográfico de Praia. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Praia-Terra-Branca.dx553248635976400103)

- Santiago Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Santiago

![Barceló Praia Cape Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103110000/103108700/103108637/w3837h2555x3y4-ada0a666_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Barceló Praia Cape Verde

Av. Rotary International Praia Praia

CA $248

CA $293 total

Feb 21 - Feb 22

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Prainha Beach and Quebra Canela Beach ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (95 reviews)

The room was amazing and the front desk service. The only bad experience was the dinning area and bar. The staff are not trained the right way and lack customer service

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

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Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel

Prainha, Cidade Da Praia Praia Santiago

CA $254

CA $300 total

Feb 9 - Feb 10

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (260 reviews)

Great property and friendly staff.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

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Hotel Vip Praia

Avenida Jorge Barbosa Praia 

CA $211

CA $250 total

Jan 28 - Jan 29

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (280 reviews)

Staff went above and beyond to help solve a problem I had. Room was clean and comfortable and hotel location was convenient, next to restaurants and grocery store.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

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Dolce Waves – Luxury apartment with sea view, jacuzzi & modern design

 Praia Praia

Stay at this apartment in Praia. Enjoy laundry facilities, air conditioning, and a hot tub. Popular attractions Quebra Canela Beach and Prainha Beach are located ...

2/10 (1 review)

I give this stay 0 stars. Host cancelled my reservation days before my stay and created a big issue for me during my vacation. Beware!

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

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![Tarrafal Relax](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115500000/115499400/115499374/bd74f968_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Tarrafal Relax

 Tarrafal Tarrafal

Stay at this apartment in Tarrafal. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located ...

Je suis très satisfaite de l’accueil, l’hôte était très courtois et a l’écoute, l’appartement est très bien situé, lumineux propre et spacieux. Nous avons passé un agréable, je reviendrais c’est sur!

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

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![Aparthotel Ixola](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17320000/17314600/17314600/5da85611_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Aparthotel Ixola

Rua Ciade Amadora Tarrafal 

Stay at this aparthotel in Tarrafal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located nearby.

Durant notre séjour de 10 jours, le ménage a été fait seulement 2 fois dans l'appartement et les draps et serviettes ont été changés qu'une seule fois.

Reviewed on Feb 18, 2020

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### Popular places to visit

#### Quebra Canela Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Quebra Canela Beach during your travels in Praia? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Quebra-Canela-Praia.d553248635939575967.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Market

You can do some window-shopping at Market during your trip to Praia. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Market-Praia.d553248621532404087.Vacation-Attraction)

#### Royal Fortress of São Filipe

4/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Cidade Velha when you take a trip to Royal Fortress of São Filipe. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. 

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#### Dona María Pia Lighthouse

Dona María Pia Lighthouse is just one of the places to see in Praia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. 

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#### Tarrafal Camp

You can study the exhibits at Tarrafal Camp, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Tarrafal. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Tarrafal-Camp-Cape-Verde.d553248622710548393.Vacation-Attraction)

#### market

4/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Assomada when you take a trip to market. Discover the area's museums and shops. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Market-Assomada.d553248621532404085.Vacation-Attraction)

## Cities near Santiago

![Praia lighthouse on Santiago in the Cape Verde Islands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/bafe99ec-e7c5-4e40-bd85-68e44491665d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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