Santiago (Cape Verde)

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Santiago
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Santiago is the largest island of Cape Verde, with an area of 991 km2. The island is mountainous, although slightly flatter in the southeast. The wetter climate of the interior and the eastern coast contrasts with the dryer one in the south/southwest coast. Praia, located in the southeast coast, is the largest city of the island, and also the largest city and capital of the country.

Charts

See Cape Verde.

Weather

See Cape Verde.

Passages

Islands

See Cape Verde.

Communication

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Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

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Entrance

Praia is a port of entry to Cape Verde.

For formalities see Cape Verde.

Berthing

Key to symbols: |Port of entry icon – port of entry ||

Ports

  • Praia Praia /wiki/Praia Port of entry icon – port of entry |

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Baía do Tarrafal

Baía do Tarrafal/wiki/Santiago_(Cape_Verde)#Ba.C3.ADa_do_Tarrafal
Anchorage icon Baía do Tarrafal [[Santiago (Cape Verde)#Baía do Tarrafal|Baía do Tarrafal]] 15°16.989'N, 023°45.414'W
Anchor in 5-10 m depth.

Amenities

See Praia.

Provisioning

See Praia.

Eating out

See Praia.

Transportation

  • International airport
  • Ferries to other islands from Praia

Tourism

History

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Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

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Links

References

See Cape Verde.

Comments

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