{"id":7514,"date":"2024-02-21T14:43:12","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T13:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/workingremotely.nl\/remote-working-in-sao-vicente-cape-verde\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T15:17:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T13:17:09","slug":"remote-working-in-sao-vicente-cape-verde","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/workingremotely.nl\/en\/remote-working-in-sao-vicente-cape-verde\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote working in S\u00e3o Vicente, Cape Verde"},"content":{"rendered":"

The most popular islands in Cape Verde (Africa) are Boa Vista and Sal. These are already quite discovered by tourists and are islands where most people go to on vacation. S\u00e3o Vicente is one of the somewhat lesser known islands. Often travelers combine a visit to this island with hiking on the neighboring island of Santo Ant\u00e3o. <\/p>\n

Remote working on Cape Verdean island of Sao Vicente<\/h2>\n

Mindelo is the capital of S\u00e3o Vicente. This island is the cultural heart of the Cape Verde Islands. In Mindelo you will find most of the island’s life, but you can also rent a car and explore the surrounding area. From S\u00e3o Vicente, many people take the ferry to Santo Ant\u00e3o, which is the only way to get to that island. That crossing takes about an hour. <\/p>\n

S\u00e3o Vicente is not yet overrun with tourism. Which I think is a good thing. The locals welcome tourists with open arms, but more of the authentic culture remains when there is no mass tourism. I went to S\u00e3o Vicente when it was Carnival, which was no accident. This island is the best place in the Cape Verde Islands to celebrate the festivities and I wanted to experience that once. You can find my experience with carnival in Mindelo<\/a> here. <\/p>\n

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Nice workplaces in Mindelo<\/h2>\n

Mindelo is not yet a hotspot for digital nomads, but there are some nice places to find that have good wifi and a nice atmosphere to work.<\/p>\n

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  1. Kafe Djan Djan<\/strong>
    \nThis is my favorite. It’s a tiny joint, but tremendously atmospheric. The wifi there is indeed good and you will see relatively many people working on their laptops here. The food is also really delicious! My personal favorite was the waffle with banana and caramel, yummy! <\/li>\n
  2. Caf\u00e9 Verde<\/strong>
    \nAnother really nice place to go for a while and order some goodies. It’s a bit hidden in the market hall, so it takes some searching. <\/li>\n
  3. Don Paco Hotel<\/strong>
    \nI must confess to not having been here due to lack of time, but got this tip from a local as a fine place to work. It did look fine in the pictures as well. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Suitable accommodation in Mindelo<\/h2>\n

    If you are going to work remotely, you need to take extra care to choose a good accommodation. You want to have a quiet workspace and good wifi. You need to check both carefully beforehand. For example, contact your hotel, check the pictures and read the reviews on booking sites. Preferably, I myself always want to be in the center or within walking distance of the beach. Although a cab costs nothing here either, but I still like to be able to walk when I go out. I think a good accommodation here is Santa Cruz Boutique Hotel<\/a>, mainly because of its convenient location. <\/p>\n

    Favorite restaurants in Mindelo<\/h2>\n

    Tasty food is very important to Cape Verdeans. And so do I! I always really enjoy discovering tasty restaurants and trying local dishes. The dish of Cape Verde is cachupa (pronounced: katjoepa). A mix of vegetables, beans, potato and often fish, topped with a fried egg. Or in the form of a hearty soup. It depends on where and at what time of the day you order it, as it is breakfast, lunch and dinner. <\/p>\n

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    In the center of Mindelo you will find a number of restaurants where you will meet other travelers. I think most people find that a little ‘safer’ food than in the local joints that often look a bit primitive. Which by the way says nothing about the quality. Often you eat there even better. <\/p>\n