Santa Maria is a bit of a party town, with plenty of good bars in which there is an “interesting” scene. The standard in starting off the evening is a cruise by the Angulo Beach Club where Gozi rocks the tunes and video display. The local and international meeting place allows you to make the call to maybe just have a couple quiet ones before heading home or ramp it for a big night out. Out & about, try a caipirina (“kype-i-reen-ya”)– the local drink made from fresh lime juice, sugar and grogue (a spirit distilled from sugarcane, similar to cachaca or rum).. Grogue on its own can be a little rough – definitely an acquired taste! Ponche – literally a ‘punch’ – is made by adding honey and fruit and is much more palatable although still pretty strong. The main beer is Strela either bottled or on tap. Cape Verde’s national beer . Bar Calema is a mainstay in Sal and usually ramps up around 11pm Cabo Bar is located right across from the town square and is owned by Danish kitesurfer, Christian. It’s pretty much a standard visit when doing the Calema bar hop Blue Bar is a trendy chill out bar. It can be expensive and is mainly used by ex-pats but they do good cocktails and occasional happy hour deals. Chill out bar is known for it’s cute waitreses and old dudes hanging around. It’s another standard stop for the Calema, Cabo Bar, Chill-out trifecta bar hop. Shopping in Cape VerdeShopping on the islands is low-key and is mainly found in local markets. Toiletries and other day-to-day items can be expensive as most things are imported, but the markets are a great place to look for handicrafts. Basket-weaving is a popular past-time, and artists fashion utensils and figurines from clay. Shopping hoursMon-Sat 0800-1200 and 1500-1900. Nightlife in Cape VerdeCape Verdean nightlife is based on traditional live music and dance. It is impossible to wander round for a night and not hear locals playing 'morna' music - a combination of guitars, violins and lovelorn lyrics. However bars and nightclubs do play pop music, and streets may be quieter on some nights when Cape Verdeans stay in to watch Brazilian telenovelas. Santa Maria and Sal are nightlife hubs with bars and discos. Nightclubs are mainly found in the big hotels, although a number of local dive bars sell beer and rum on the islands. Rural areas of Cape Verde have less late-night entertainment. First of all: When you are in the rural areas, don’t count on finding a nightly entertainment programme after 10 p.m. But if you are fortunate, the villagers may be in the mood to
celebrate. There is generally more offered during the peak season than in the off season. The peak season is at Christmas, New Year and in the summer months. There is also usually a lot of activity during the island or village festivals and the holidays. Santa Maria/Sal: Mindelo/São Vicente: Praia/Santiago: Boa Vista: Fogo: Brava: Santo Antão: São Nicolau: Does Sal Cape Verde have nightlife?There is a variety of nightlife available to holidaymakers and Cape Verdeans are famous for their welcoming hospitality. Without further ado, we present our six favourite after-dark spots in and around our Resorts and the best nightlife on Sal. It wouldn't be a list without Bikini Beach Club.
Is Cape Verde good for partying?Enjoy your parties in Cabo Verde
Cape Verde is definitely the destination for you. Especially in the islands of Sal, São Vicente and Santiago, and partly also in Boavista, you will find many places for enjoy of Cape Verde nightlife, dance and listen to live music.
Does Cape Town have a good nightlife?Cape Town is known for its bustling nightlife. The city is dotted with places where you can enjoy live music from talented local artists, dance the night away at a nightclub, or enjoy a sundowner.
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