Timeline
11:43
Arrive at Mercado Municipal early. It opens in the early morning and is a vibrant, colourful place worth visiting. Be prepared for crowds as it can get pretty cramped.
13:03
Restaurante Marisqueira Rosita
Walk to Restaurante Marisqueira Rosita for lunch. It is open from 10:00 to 23:00, making it a reliable spot for a meal in the city centre.
15:53
Head to Café Sofia. It is a great place to eat local food and watch the world go by, popular among expats and the local chess playing community.
17:53
Walk up to the Diogo Gomes monument. Located at the south of the plateau, it offers great views towards Praia do Gamboa and Ilhéu de Santa Maria as the sun sets toward the WSW.
Local tip
The Diogo Gomes monument is a 17-minute walk from Ilhéu de Santa Maria. Check the route if you are coming from the island.
Check before you go
- Mercado Municipal opens in the early morning.
- Restaurante Marisqueira Rosita is open 10:00-23:00.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 18:23.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Praia (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).