Laginha Beach
Praia da Laginha
A white-sand beach within walking distance north of Mindelo, with calm water and views across the bay to Monte Cara. It is the city's everyday swimming spot.
Praia da Laginha lies on the north side of the port in the Matiota district. Fine white sand, brought in from other Cape Verdean islands, covers the beach, and the water is clear and calm. There are showers, bars and restaurants, and it gets crowded on weekends. The walk from Praça Nova takes about 15 minutes. Because the beach is close to the port, you may occasionally see oil from boats, and the afternoon sun is strong, so bring sunscreen.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Praça Nova (Praça Amílcar Cabral)
- Mercado Municipal do Mindelo
- Mindelo
- Palácio do Povo
- Torre de Belém (Mindelo)
- Casa Cesária Évora
- Salamansa
- Monte Cara