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Real Name: ali zingstra
Lives In: Emmen, NL
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Santiago

by sachara - last update: Jun 17, 2003

The most african island of Cape Verde

Beach Tarrafal
Santiago is a beautifull island with mountains, green valleys, banana-plantations, bays and beaches.

In the south of this biggest island of archipelago is Praia, the capital of Cape Verde.
Near Praia is situated Cidade Velha (=old capital) with old buildings/ruins from the 16th century.

In the north is the fairy-like bay of Tarrafal.
Beach Tarrafal

Waiting for the catch of the day

Early in teh morning the fishing-boats went out on the ocean.
At the end of the morning the sales-women are waitng on the beach for the catch of the day.
Beach Tarrafal

Beach life

After four o'clock in the afternoon and in the weekends ther is a lifely beach life.

Many Capeverdians visit the beach.

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OverviewThings to Do
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Restaurants
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Hotels & Accommodations
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NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
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Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
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Comments for sachara about Santiago
grets Mon Feb 25, 2008 09:30 UTC
 Santiago looks a very interesting place. I shall look forward to seeing it for myself.
BluBluBlu Thu Apr 27, 2006 17:33 UTC
 Your photo's really capture the spirit of this lovely place! Blu
JLBG Wed Feb 8, 2006 14:27 UTC
 Nice page. Among the various islands that you show, cannot tell which one I prefer! All of them look gorgeous!
VideoDave Wed Jan 12, 2005 15:52 UTC
 The beach looks great, lots of interesting beach life too. Hopefully we WILL make it here some day.
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