Sao Vicente: Where the World Ends
Sao Vicente, which is Portuguese for Saint Vincent, is a part of the Barlavento Islands in Portugal. The geography of Sao Vicente is rectangular. Sao Vicente, Portugal initially only used cattle pasture because of the island’s lack of water source. Even though Sao Vicente was discovered in the 1400s, its first inhabitants first arrived in 1793.
Best Time to Visit
Tourists should book their trips to Sao Vicente, Portugal from months of April to September due to the island’s ideal weather for travel. January, February, and October are the busiest months for this island. Naturally, peak seasons mean that Sao Vicente hotel prices are higher, including airfares. If you want to avoid the crowds, then you’ll have a better chance of visiting the island in November. The only downside is that there is a significant amount of rain during these months. This is why Sao Vicente hotel rates are generally cheaper around this time.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Portugal offers its visitors an endless array of activities. Historically, Sao Vicente is deemed as the “End of the World” during the early 14th century. Since the Cabo de Sao Vicente or the Cape of Saint Vincent is the southernmost part of mainland Europe, early European settlers believed this to be the edge of the world. You can also visit the famous Lighthouse of Cabo de Sao Vicentehere.
After a tiring day, you can retire at some of the top-rated Sao Vicente hotels like the Estalagem do Mar and the Solar da Bica.