Title: Santiago Travel Guide: Best of Santiago, Cape Verde Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santiago](https://expedia.co.uk/Santiago-Hotels.d6085194.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Santiago](https://expedia.co.uk/Santiago-Holiday-Rentals.d6085194.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Santiago](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Santiago.d6085194.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Santiago Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santiago.d6085194.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santiago Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santiago.d6085194.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santiago Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Santiago](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/903f497cfda925311336f2a83f0ad244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d80f8237b2a265a4710c74e615517de7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d80f8237b2a265a4710c74e615517de7.jpg) ![Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/22d5103c573a4bebefa70ff66c119725.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/22d5103c573a4bebefa70ff66c119725.jpg) ![Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8666311a178372985bcc1c13518cc1e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/8666311a178372985bcc1c13518cc1e9.jpg) ![Photo by Roger Martins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/af4ba6069cf5bf69ab4a297016bbc97d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Roger Martins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/af4ba6069cf5bf69ab4a297016bbc97d.jpg) ## Visit Santiago Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Santiago ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f70f12af6310cb5e5ce9b473c1d58624.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Terra Branca While Terra Branca may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Estadio da Varzea and Market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Terra-Branca.dx553248635976400103) - Top hotels in Santiago - Top Holiday Rentals in Santiago ![Barceló Praia Cape Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103110000/103108700/103108637/w3837h2555x3y4-ada0a666_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barceló Praia Cape Verde Av. Rotary International, Praia, Praia £143 25 Nov - 26 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Prainha Beach and Quebra Canela Beach ... 9/10 Wonderful! (78 reviews) Convenient! Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F11%2F2025&endDate=26%2F11%2F2025&selected=103108637&PinnedHotelID=103108637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6085194) ![Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1044300/1044276/w1021h683x3y0-05de87a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel Prainha, Cidade Da Praia, Praia, Santiago £132 29 Oct - 30 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (255 reviews) Great property and friendly staff. Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F10%2F2025&endDate=30%2F10%2F2025&selected=1044276&PinnedHotelID=1044276&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6085194) ![Hotel Pérola](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11920000/11914900/11914886/b44aa7f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Pérola Chã de Areia, PO Box 129A, Praia £89 29 Oct - 30 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Praia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Diogo Gomes Statue and Estadio da ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (171 reviews) Clean, quiet, extremely professional staff Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F10%2F2025&endDate=30%2F10%2F2025&selected=11914886&PinnedHotelID=11914886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6085194) [See all 257 properties in Santiago](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F10%2F2025&endDate=30%2F10%2F2025®ionId=6085194) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Praiano Aparthotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6500000/6494900/6494812/b3b43b1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Praiano Aparthotel Palamarejo Baixo, Praia Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Quebra Canela Beach and Prainha ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (43 reviews) Clean rooms. The staff were friendly and helpful. The free parking is a few blocks away but on street free parking. I will definitely be returning here next time in Praia! Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Hotels-Praiano-Aparthotel.h6494812.Hotel-Information) ![Aparthotel Ixola](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17320000/17314600/17314600/5da85611_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aparthotel Ixola Rua Ciade Amadora, Tarrafal Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Tarrafal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located ... Durant notre séjour de 10 jours, le ménage a été fait seulement 2 fois dans l'appartement et les draps et serviettes ont été changés qu'une seule fois. Reviewed on 18 Feb 2020 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarrafal-Hotels-Aparthotel-Ixola.h17314600.Hotel-Information) ![Apartamentos Santiago - Tarrafal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92980000/92973900/92973833/e0ba019c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartamentos Santiago - Tarrafal Ao lado do Liceu do Tarrafal, Tarrafal, Tarrafal Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Tarrafal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located ... 6/10 (4 reviews) passable pour une nuit Max Wifi très compliquée Eau chaude une douche sur deux Pas de rideaux pour celui ou celle qui dort dans le salon , ni Climatisation Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarrafal-Hotels-Apartamentos-Santiago-Tarrafal.h92973833.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Santiago](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6085194&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Real-De-Sao-Filipe-Cidade-Velha.d6101590.Attraction) #### Quebra Canela Beach 4/5(1 review) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Quebra Canela Beach during your travels in Praia? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quebra-Canela-Praia.d553248635939575967.Attraction) #### Market You can search for that perfect souvenir at Market during your trip to Praia. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Market-Praia.d553248621532404087.Attraction) #### Tarrafal Camp You can study the exhibits at Tarrafal Camp, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Tarrafal. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarrafal-Camp-Tarrafal.d553248622710548393.Attraction) #### Estadio da Varzea Catch an event at Estadio da Varzea during your trip to Praia. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Estadio-Da-Varzea-Praia.d6101588.Attraction) #### São Francisco monastery and church You can find out about the history of Cidade Velha when you stop by São Francisco monastery and church. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. 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