Cape Verde is a string of islands on the west coast of Africa. The islands: Sal, Santiago, Boavista, Sao Vicente, Fogo Maio, Santo Antao, Sao Nicolau and Brava feature long beaches of endless white sand, lapped by turquoise ocean. The uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century, and Cape Verde subsequently became a trading center for African slaves and later an important coaling and resupply stop for whaling and transatlantic shipping. Feel the historical mystery of colonial style towns like Ribeira Grande, the first European City in the tropics. The people of the Cape Verde are unique, being a cultural mix of their two nearest neighbours – Senegal and Brazil, as is the traditional music, a scintillating hip-swinging fusion of Samba and Salsa sprinkled with tribal African.
The islands of Macaronesia are volcanic in origin, and are thought to be the product of several geologic hotspots.
The climate of the Macaronesian is...
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The Oasis Atlantico Porto Grande Hotel in Mindelo, Sao Vicente, is the ideal hotel destination for business and leisure travelers looking for comfortable stays, excellent
service, facilities and amenities. Guest rooms at our hotel all have privat bathrooms, air conditioning, television, and selected rooms have stunning views of our sparkling
swimming pool. Facilities include a fitness center, outdoor pool, nightclub, shops, room service and more. And after fun days guests can enjoy a welcome drink at our bar
while taking in the live entertainment. The Oasis Atlantico Porto Grande Hotel has a fully equipped conference room complete with audiovisual technology, and is also
suitable for weddings and many other private events.
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