Where to stay in Praia

from €66/night6 hotels sampledCV
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3★+ hotels in Praia from €66/night (range €66–153, 6 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

Hotel Santiago hotel · Praia
from €66/night★ 3
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Hotel Pérola hotel · Praia
from €114/night★ 4
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Hotel Oásis Atlântico Praiamar hotel · Praia
from €119/night★ 4
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Getting there

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Weather in Praia

Sat ☁️ 32° 24° 💧4%
Sun 🌦️ 31° 24° 💧6%
Mon 🌦️ 30° 24° 💧31%
Tue ☁️ 32° 24° 💧25%
Wed 🌤️ 32° 24° 💧8%
Thu ☀️ 33° 22° 💧0%
Fri ☁️ 30° 23° 💧18%

In Jul, Praia typically sees ~29°C daytime highs and 5 rainy days.

Best time to visit Praia — climate

Jan: ~27°C daytime, 0 rainy days 27° JanFeb: ~26°C daytime, 0 rainy days 26° FebMar: ~25°C daytime, 0 rainy days 25° MarApr: ~28°C daytime, 1 rainy days 28° AprMay: ~29°C daytime, 0 rainy days 29° MayJun: ~29°C daytime, 0 rainy days 29° JunJul: ~29°C daytime, 5 rainy days 29° JulAug: ~30°C daytime, 16 rainy days 30° AugSep: ~30°C daytime, 14 rainy days 30° SepOct: ~32°C daytime, 2 rainy days 32° OctNov: ~29°C daytime, 4 rainy days 29° NovDec: ~26°C daytime, 4 rainy days 26° Dec

Things to do in Praia

Top-rated tours and tickets from €50 — book ahead for the popular ones.

from €55
Like Locals: Praia and Cidade Velha Tour + Local Pontxi Tasting★ 5.0 (21)
from €75
Santiago Island: Banana Plantation, Natural Park & Workshop with a local family★ 5.0 (12)
from €100
Hiking Pico de Antónia – Summit Adventure & Scenic Views★ 5.0 (8)
from €65
Like Locals: Banana Plantation, and Cuscuz with locals★ 5.0 (7)
from €50
Airport to Tarrafal★ 5.0 (6)
from €110
Tarrafal Beach Tour: Boat Trip to the Lighthouse, Snorkel & BBQ Lunch★ 5.0 (5)

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About Praia

Praia — literally "Beach" in Portuguese — is Cape Verde's capital and busiest city. While it's maybe not comparable to a western metropolis, with a population of only about 159,050 (2017), one in four Cape Verdeans call the city home and the city is an important thoroughfare for international visitors to the archipelagic country.

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Round out the trip

eSIM for PraiaData from the moment you land — no roaming bills. Rent a car in PraiaCompare local and international rental desks. Airport transferFixed-price pickup waiting at arrivals. Travel insuranceMedical + luggage cover from a few €/day.

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