São Nicolau is one of the Barlavento (Windward) islands of Cape Verde. It is located between the islands of Santa Luzia and Sal. Its population is 12,424 (2015), with an area of 343 km2 (132 sq mi). The main towns are Ribeira Brava and Tarrafal de São Nicolau.
A cobblestone-paved road with the view of the island's mountain.
Coast of the island of São Nicolau
Tarrafal de São Nicolau fishing boat
São Vicente is one of the Barlavento Islands, the northern group within the Cape Verde archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, off the West African coast. It is located between the islands of Santo Antão and Santa Luzia, with the Canal de São Vicente separating it from Santo Antão.
Mindelo in the early 20th century
View of Downtown Mindelo, Baía do Porto Grande and Monte Cara
Landscape view of Ilhéu dos Pássaros, Cape Verde