City in São Vicente, Cabo Verde
Getting around Mindelo
How to get around Mindelo
The centre is walkable. Aluguers (shared minibuses) and taxis cover the rest of São Vicente; ferries link to Santo Antão, and flights to other islands.
Ways to get around Mindelo
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Aluguer (shared minibus) | About 40–60 CVE | Local routes to Laginha, Baía das Gatas and the airport |
| Taxi | About 250–600 CVE in town | Fixed zone fares, no meters; agree first |
| Ferry to Santo Antão | About 1,000–1,500 CVE | Mindelo to Porto Novo, about 1 hour; check the schedule |
Taxis in Mindelo
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No dependable ride app. Taxis wait in Praça Nova and by the pier; ask for the fixed fare or have a restaurant call one at night.
Arriving in Mindelo
Cesária Évora International (VXE)
About 8 km from town. Taxi roughly 1,000–1,500 CVE, 15 min; aluguers pass nearby. Flights to Lisbon, Praia, Sal and other islands.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Scooters are rare to rent; walking and taxis cover most trips. The wind and hills make riding tiring.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences are generally accepted for short stays; carry an IDP as backup. Mountain roads are steep and often cobbled.
- Onward travel in Cabo Verde: Domestic flights (Binter, CVA) and ferries link the islands; ferry schedules are unreliable. On islands, aluguer minibuses and taxis are the norm; hire a driver for Santo Antão.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Mindelo?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No dependable ride app. Taxis wait in Praça Nova and by the pier; ask for the fixed fare or have a restaurant call one at night.
What's the best way to get around Mindelo?
The centre is walkable. Aluguers (shared minibuses) and taxis cover the rest of São Vicente; ferries link to Santo Antão, and flights to other islands.
How do I get from the airport to Mindelo?
About 8 km from town. Taxi roughly 1,000–1,500 CVE, 15 min; aluguers pass nearby. Flights to Lisbon, Praia, Sal and other islands.
Is Mindelo walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
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