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.

Culture and History

Travel to Maio - Visa Requirements

Flights and airtickets to Maio

There are flights from Praia, the capital city, several times per week, but these flights are currently (as of October 2007) unavailable due to repairs on the Maio airport runway. TACV Cabo Verde Airlines has an office in Vila do Maio.

By train

By car

Buses to Maio

By boat

Tours and Getting around Maio

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.

Maio tourist attractions and sightseeing

Maio city tours

Learn

Work

Maio souvenirs and shopping

Maio Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

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

Maio nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Maio cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

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Budget

Mid-range

Splurge

Contact

Stay safe

Crime on Maio is very low.

Cope

Get out

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