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Maio

Located 25 km to the east of Santiago, the terrain is similar to that found on Sal and Boa Vista although parts of the island have now been re-forested. There are also some magnificent beaches.

Maio is a small island about 20 miles east of Santiago and is accessible by a short ferry trip from there. There is also a small airport which is just an 8 minute flight.
maio, cape verde

Maio is a tranquil and almost forgotten island with vast, deserted white beaches and only about 6000 inhabitants, mainly living in the capital, Vila do Maio. This town has one of the longest beaches on the archipelago and is on the south-west corner of the island, so is protected from the prevailing north-easterly breeze.

The island has a desert-like landscape with sugar cane plantations and a few small towns, such as Morro with its one main street fringed with coconut palms. In the summer, sea turtles can be found laying their eggs on the deserted beaches. As the island slowly develops, there will be new restaurants and bars opening and tourism will increase.
maio, cape verde