Wonderful Accommodation & Location
Review Submitted: May 12, 2011
Date of Stay: April 2011
What a privilege to stay here. You won’t find a better location. The property is right on the beach with stunning views and to a high standard. How nice to sleep in the master bedroom hearing the sound of the waves crash on the shore when I went to sleep and woke each day. You can lie in bed in the master bedroom with the shutters open and look straight out at the beach and the sea. The master bedroom’s bathroom is huge with a great shower and the same stunning views. The outside furniture is to a high standard with wicker chaise lounge, cane furniture, a wooden dining set and sun loungers. Massimo, the caretaker, was attentive ensuring that everything was working OK and Mawda (phonetically spelt), the guard, was discreet on the evenings I wanted to stay and enjoy the villa.
The villa was peaceful yet within an easy 5 minute stroll on a direct route to the centre for food supplies, restaurants, banks and evening entertainment. Free wifi is available in the public square and I had no trouble using my laptop and iPod in this public space (even late at night).
I found Cape Verdean people hospitable, friendly, polite and helpful; in particular when I was in difficulty changing my Escudos back to Euros. (I even got a better rate than the bank). Unfortunately for the locals, most tourists stay in their all-inclusive hotels which means that making a living is difficult. However, this means that there are some real bargains to be had if you are up to negotiating. Most items can be bought at 25-33% of the starting price.
The weather was sunny everyday with a breeze that stops overheating. Take something warm to wear when walking during the evening as the change in temperature is noticeable outside.
The main form of transport for exploring is by Aluger (1 Euro per trip or 100 CVEs) or taxi. I recommend organised trips for seeing some of the off the beaten track attractions like the mirage at Terra Boa and the blue eye at Buracona. The salina is a must.
I’m travelled alone and am a 48 year old English female.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
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