Maio is an island in Cape Verde. Vila do Maio, or just Vila, is the primary city on the island. It is the home to the island's airport and seaport.
Understand
Get in
By plane
There are flights from Praia, the capital city, 3 times per week. TACV Cabo Verde Airlines has an office in Vila do Maio.
By train
By car
By bus
By boat
Get around
There are buses that circle the island on the single cobblestone road. Hitchhiking is also a common, well-accepted means of transportation. Most inhabitants appear to simply walk, hitching when possible.
See
Do
Buy
Eat
There are two Italian restaurants across the main street from each other; one, Trattoria del Qwerty, is also an internet cafe.
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Mid-range
Splurge
Drink
Sleep
- In Cape Verde. A site that offers self catering villa and apartments which you can book direct with the owners. A unique Cape Verdian experience.
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Mid-range
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Connect
Stay safe
Crime on Maio is very low.