Maio

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.

Budget

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. 

Budget

Mid-range

Splurge

Connect

Stay safe

Crime on Maio is very low.

Cope

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