A sua permanência — Solar Windelo
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A propriedade — Solar Windelo
Solar Windelo is a functional 3-star hotel in central Mindelo, with clean en-suite rooms, a rooftop terrace, and a small pool. It feels like a decent base for exploring São Vicente, not a destination in itself. The lobby is modest and efficient, staff are helpful in English and Portuguese. Best suited to travellers who want an affordable, reliable spot near restaurants and the port rather than beachside luxury.
Crónicas de Mindelo
Mindelo was founded in the late 18th century as a port for ships crossing the Atlantic and grew rich on coaling and transatlantic cable stations in the 19th century. Its architecture mixes colonial Portuguese townhouses with Art Deco details from the 1920s and 30s, earning it the nickname 'Little Paris.' After independence from Portugal in 1975, the city became Cabo Verde's cultural hub, home to the country's music schools and Carnival. Today it’s known for its lively bars, food markets and the annual Festival de Baía das Gatas.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Mindelo →Melhores meses
January to April: drier and cooler (24-26°C), with clear skies and fewer tourists than the European summer. March also hosts the Mindelo Jazz Festival.
Peak / Festival Surge
July to September: Mindelo gets busy for the Baía das Gatas music festival (usually early August) and warmer, humid weather. Hotel prices here jump 20-30% in July/August.
Orçamento da temporada
May and November: still warm (26-28°C), far fewer crowds, and rates can be 15-25% lower than peak. November also sees the slower start of the rainy season.
Tempo e embalagem
Mindelo’s climate is almost always mild and breezy, but July can bring short, heavy showers. Pack a light waterproof jacket or umbrella, plus thin layers for evenings.
Livro City Briefing — Mindelo
- The new coastal promenade from Mindelo to the beach at Praia da Craba is now fully open — a 3.5km walking and cycling path with cafés and viewpoints.
- São Vicente airport is undergoing runway resurfacing in June-July 2026, causing some flight delays — check with your carrier for updated schedules.
- A new seafood market opened in the fish market district in March 2026: cheaper and wider choice than tourist-trap restaurants near the port.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Solar Windelo, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor (the top floor) facing the inner courtyard. These rooms will be quieter and more private, away from the street noise. The top floor also avoids any footfall from above.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms facing the main street, especially on the first floor. The street is likely busy with traffic and pedestrian noise, and first-floor rooms are closest to the street level, making them the loudest. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft, as it creates noise, especially on lower floors.
Best views
Rooms facing the inner courtyard offer a quieter, more pleasant view of the hotel’s own gardens or pool area. If you prefer a city view, top-floor rooms facing the street give a broader vista over Mindelo’s rooftops and hills, but expect more noise.
Quietest floors
Floors three and four are the quietest, being higher up and further from street activity. The fourth floor often has fewer adjacent rooms, reducing overhead noise.
🔊 Noise notes
The main street in Mindelo can be busy with scooters, cars, and people, especially during the day. Early morning garbage collection and deliveries may be heard from the street-facing side. The hotel’s lift creates some vibration, particularly on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. If you’re a light sleeper, request a courtyard-facing room on the third floor at booking, and ask for a top-floor room to minimise noise from above. 2. Check-in can be busy; aim to arrive after 2pm to avoid waits. 3. The hotel’s pool area is a good afternoon retreat; ask for a pool towel at reception to use during your stay.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalações do hotel — Solar Windelo
Free Wi-Fi throughout. Speed is good for browsing and video calls; no login required — just connect to the network.
No lift. The hotel has two floors with stairs only.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Free luggage drop if you arrive before 14:00. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of the nightly rate; after 18:00, it's a full night.
Free luggage storage at reception for same-day arrivals and departures.
No step-free access. The entrance has a single step, and all rooms are upstairs. Not suitable for wheelchair users.
On-site parking is free for guests, but spaces are limited (about 6). Nearest public car park is the municipal lot at Praça Estrela, 200 m away, costing 100 CVE per day. No EV charging.
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A deposit of the first night is charged at booking. At check-in, a refundable hold of 5,000 CVE is taken for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Place of worship: Igrea Nova (365 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Igreja do Nazareno (604 m · ~8 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia (799 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Evangelica (988 m · ~12 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Praça Nova (Praça Amilcar Cabral) — 797 m · ~10 min walk
CNAD - National Centre for Arts, Craft and Design — 709 m · ~9 min walk
Eden Park Cine-Theatre — 701 m · ~9 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Nearest — 808 m · ~10 min walk
Mindelo — 550 m · ~7 min walk
Mercearia Ceja Bevindo — 684 m · ~9 min walk
Terminal Marítimo do Mindelo — 1.6 km · ~19 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Cape Verdean Escudo, CVE
Exchange money at banks or official exchange offices in Mindelo; avoid the airport or tourist bureaux as rates are poor.
Cards accepted in most hotels and larger restaurants, but cash is king in markets, taxis, and small eateries; contactless is rare.
Tipping not expected but appreciated: 10% in restaurants if service is good, round up taxi fares, small change for hotel porters.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →A bica (small espresso) from a local café costs around 60-80 CVE.
A grilled fish or chicken with rice and salad at a tasca (small local eatery) runs about 400-600 CVE.
A main course of cachupa or fresh tuna at a modest restaurant costs roughly 600-900 CVE.
Market stalls around the municipal market and Pont d'Agua sell grilled corn, pastéis (fried pastries), and fresh fruit cheaply.
Supermarket chain Spar is common in Mindelo; local minimercados sell basics at fair prices.
The municipal market and small boutiques near Rua de Lisboa offer affordable locally made clothing and souvenirs.
Shared hiace minivans (arrival de carros) cost 30-50 CVE per ride within town; from the airport, a colectivo to Mindelo costs about 200-300 CVE per person.
Eat at tascas away from tourist waterfront streets; buy fruit and snacks from market stalls; use public hiace vans instead of taxis.
Emergency Contacts
MindeloGeneral emergency number for Cabo Verde is 112. On Mindelo, the main hospital is Hospital Baptista de Sousa (tel: +238 232 3780). For tourists, the Delegacia de Turismo (tourist police) can be reached at +238 232 8575.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Mindelo, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Solar Windelo
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 808 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Mindelo — 550 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
Cesária Évora Airport (VXE) → Porto Grande Hotel (Oásis Atlântico)
💡 Agree the fare before you get in. Most drivers accept euros at a fair rate if you don't have escudos yet.
Porto Grande Hotel → Anywhere in Mindelo city limits
💡 Flag one from the hotel entrance or ask reception to call. Short hops like to the market cost 200–300 CVE; negotiate longer trips beforehand.
Porto Grande Hotel → Mindelo city centre (Praça Estrela)
💡 Bus stop is 100 m east of the hotel on Av. Marginal. No change given – carry small coins. Buses run irregularly after 19:00.
Cesária Évora Airport (VXE) → Porto Grande Hotel (Oásis Atlântico)
💡 These are shared minibuses waiting outside arrivals. They drop people en route, so allow extra time. Pay only upon arrival.
Sobre Mindelo
Wikipedia ↗
Mindelo is a port city in the northern part of the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde. Mindelo is also the seat of the parish of Nossa Senhora da Luz, and the municipality of São Vicente. The city is home to 93% of the entire island's population and is Cape Verde's second most populous city and lar...
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Solar Windelo?
Request a room on the third floor (the top floor) facing the inner courtyard. These rooms will be quieter and more private, away from the street noise. The top floor also avoids any footfall from above.
Which rooms should I avoid at Solar Windelo?
Avoid rooms facing the main street, especially on the first floor. The street is likely busy with traffic and pedestrian noise, and first-floor rooms are closest to the street level, making them the loudest. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft, as it creates noise, especially on lower floors.
Is Solar Windelo noisy?
The main street in Mindelo can be busy with scooters, cars, and people, especially during the day. Early morning garbage collection and deliveries may be heard from the street-facing side. The hotel’s lift creates some vibration, particularly on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Solar Windelo?
Rooms facing the inner courtyard offer a quieter, more pleasant view of the hotel’s own gardens or pool area. If you prefer a city view, top-floor rooms facing the street give a broader vista over Mindelo’s rooftops and hills, but expect more noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Solar Windelo?
1. If you’re a light sleeper, request a courtyard-facing room on the third floor at booking, and ask for a top-floor room to minimise noise from above. 2. Check-in can be busy; aim to arrive after 2pm to avoid waits. 3. The hotel’s pool area is a good afternoon retreat; ask for a pool towel at reception to use during your stay.
What time is check-in at Solar Windelo?
Check-in at Solar Windelo is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Solar Windelo have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout. Speed is good for browsing and video calls; no login required — just connect to the network.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Solar Windelo?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Solar Windelo?
A grilled fish or chicken with rice and salad at a tasca (small local eatery) runs about 400-600 CVE.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Solar Windelo?
Shared hiace minivans (arrival de carros) cost 30-50 CVE per ride within town; from the airport, a colectivo to Mindelo costs about 200-300 CVE per person.
When is the best time to visit Mindelo?
January to April: drier and cooler (24-26°C), with clear skies and fewer tourists than the European summer. March also hosts the Mindelo Jazz Festival.
Principais atrações em Mindelo
💡 Check the chalkboard outside for free evening events – they often have live morna music on Fridays. Small café on site sells cheap drinks.
💡 Ask the caretaker to unlock the balcony for a good photo of the square below. Donation expected but not mandatory.
💡 Go at low tide to walk around the rocks on the seaward side. No entrance fee; it's just an open public space.
💡 Arrive before 9am for the best fish selection; street sellers outside offer cheaper souvenirs than inside.
💡 Head to the far right end (near the cliffs) for fewer people and better shade. Bring your own towel and water – no rental kiosks here.