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Discover the Best Hotels, B&Bs, Inns and Vacation Rentals in Praia – Based on 2,930 Real Reviews from Actual Guests
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Not much going on outside of the center and can get bored faster than other islands, but can be a nice visit if you know where to go. Good for some culture, food and music. Beaches are ok, but not as nice as some of the other islands.
Praia is a lively city with a few interesting buildings to look at, the heart of which is on a plateau with some good views of the surrounding area. Caution is required however, there is a culture of asking for money on the streets from obvious visitors. Touring the island you may find difficult.. getting a tour operator that can speak anything other than portugese together with very high costs for day trips may put you off. One thing not to miss is the old city or Cidade Velha, which can be reached currently for 2000 escudos ( Or 20 euros equivalent...check the taxi driver will take these!) Old settlement still inhabited that has attractive ruins dating back centuries. It is about 7 miles form Praia and the return trip can easily be made on the aluguer (or mini bus) easily found in the small village square, costing 100 escudos (One pound equivalent), I suggested taxi going as finding the right mini bus that leaves the city centre may be tricky. Praia also has some lovely beaches with black sand, warm seas with gentle waves. Try Prainha or best is at Quebra Canela. Both have life guards on duty. In fact Praia has a high presence of police patrol and security guards in shops and establishments..this added to my feeing of safety.
“Great hotel -- very clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff, delicious breakfast. The location isn't very central but you can easily take taxis at the door and go anywhere in the city (taxis are super cheap, you won't spend more than 2,50 euros even if you want to go to the other side of the city). I would definitely stay here again, Hotel Cesaria is wonderful!”
“Comfortable hotel in a good location and good value for money. Room has adequate bathroom, in room safe for free and wifi also for free available throughout. Very good breakfast with a selection of hot food, cereals, breads, cakes, conserves, fruit and potted yogurts”
“Very spacious and fully furnished. It has a comfy sofa (or sofa bed) and big, pretty, wooden dining table in the living room. Kitchen is also fully equipped with tablewares and kitchen appliances. It has free wifi (that is not common in many hotels in Praia). Air conditions both in the living room and bedroom work really well. Antonio is super nice, kind and gentle. Very responsive to any requests. Since it is located near the police station, it is safe.”
“1. diverse breakfast and tasty 2. pillows and wonderful blankets 3. wi-fi throughout the hotel 4. the hotel surroundings, the views and plants create a pleasant environment 5. the rooms are quite comfortable and the view was nice”
“The host family (Lino, Elida and Elena) are super friendly and super helpful, and speak several languages (Portuguese, Italian, ...). The taxi service (by Mario) is excellent. The area around the hotel is good. The street is quiet during the night. The breakfast is good. The rooms are new. Some rooms have ocean view.”
