Pelourinho

Worth A Visit

Make sure you have a guide to explain the extraordinary, and very sad, history. This is the place were slaves were abused.

A sad but necessary reminder of the history of Cabo Verde

The pretty central square of Cidade Velha is a harsh reminder of the slave trade that passed through the islands for so long and the fact that for these people the ocean, just metres away, was a route...

Chilling

We visited this during a visit to ciudade velha. A chilling reminder of how slaves were treated. Well preserved as well. Mind the taxi drivers around who can be a hassle.

Part of history

Although it is in the middle of town, you can easily pass it by if you do not know the history or meaning of it.

el centro

El centro de la actual Cidade Velha, con sus tiendas, hoteles, restaurantes y vendedores ambulantes.