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Porto Grande, Cape Verde
Porto Grande is the main harbor of Mindelo on the island of São Vicente and serves as one of Cape Verde's primary ports. The harbor is naturally sheltered and framed by low volcanic hills, creating a distinctive setting. Visitors can walk along the waterfront, observe port activity, and access nearby cultural sites in Mindelo. The area connects easily to local markets, music venues, and colonial-era architecture. Beaches and coastal viewpoints are located a short distance from the port. Porto Grande serves as a gateway to both the cultural and scenic highlights of São Vicente.
Language:
Portuguese
Currency:
Cape Verdean escudo (CVE)
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| High | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 70 | 74 | 77 | 79 | 78 | 74 | 71 | 67 |
| Low | 58 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 60 | 64 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 66 | 62 | 60 |
| Temperature (Celsius) | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| High | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
| Low | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
| Precipitation | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Inches | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Centimeters | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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