Best beaches in Cidade Velha

2 ranked beaches in Cidade Velha, Santiago

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Cidade Velha

1
Praia de Cidade Velha

Historic coastal beach.

7.0

2

Praia de São Francisco

Major beach near Praia.

7.0

What makes Cidade Velha's beaches stand out?

Cidade Velha sits in Santiago, Cape Verde and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Cidade Velha or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.