São Martinho Grande, Santiago

#39 among attractions in Santiago

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São Martinho Grande is a settlement in the southern part of the island of Santiago, Cape Verde, and part of the municipality Ribeira Grande de Santiago. It is 4 km east from Cidade Velha and 6.5 km west of Praia city centre. National road EN1-ST05 passes north of it. 1.5 km to its south is Calheta de São Martinho, a small bay of the Atlantic Ocean. It was mentioned as "Kalyete de S. Martin" on the 1747 map by Jacques-Nicolas Bellin. ()

Coordinates: 14°55'24"N, 23°34'7"W

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São Martinho Grande – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estádio da Várzea, Gimnodesportivo Vavá Duarte, Nossa Senhora do Rosário church, Pelourinho.

3.8 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Estádio da Várzea, Praia
97 min walk • Estádio da Várzea stands as a beacon of sporting culture in the heart of Praia, the capital city of Cape Verde. This multi-use sport venue is known for its vibrant atmosphere and its role as a central hub for football, the nation's most popular sport.
3.8 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Gimnodesportivo Vavá Duarte, Praia
96 min walk • Gimnodesportivo Vavá Duarte, situated in the bustling city of Praia, Cape Verde, stands as a prominent sport venue and a beacon of physical activity and community engagement in the region. This multi-purpose sports complex serves as a central hub for various sporting...
2.5 miW
Church
Nossa Senhora do Rosário church, Cidade Velha
64 min walk • Nossa Senhora do Rosario church is a 15th century church in the town of Cidade Velha on the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. It is located in the northwest of the town, near the right bank of the stream Ribeira Grande de Santiago. The historic centre of Cidade Velha is an UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2009.
2.5 miW
Historical place,
Pelourinho, Cidade Velha
64 min walk • The Pelourinho is an important monument in the city of Cidade Velha in the south of Santiago, Cape Verde. The historic centre of Cidade Velha is an UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2009.
3.8 miE
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Auditorium, Praia
97 min walk • In the heart of Praia, the capital city of Cape Verde, stands the National Auditorium, a beacon of cultural expression and theatrical performance in this island nation. As a hub for the arts, this theatre plays a pivotal role in fostering the cultural landscape of Cape...
3.8 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Library
National Library of Cape Verde, Praia
98 min walk • The National Library of Cape Verde is located in Praia, Cape Verde. The library was established in 1999. The library maintains the National Bibliography, contains the country's historical archives and the theses and dissertation bank and is a legal deposit.
3.9 miE
Library
Arquivo Histórico Nacional, Praia
99 min walk • The Arquivo Nacional de Cabo Verde is the national archive of Cape Verde. It is located in the capital city of Praia, on Avenida Combatentes da Liberdade da Patria, in the subdivision of Chã de Areia. It is housed in the former customs building, that was built in 1878.
3.8 miE
Street
Avenida Cidade de Lisboa, Praia
98 min walk • Avenida Cidade de Lisboa is an avenue west of the center of Praia, Santiago island, Cape Verde. It runs along the neighbourhoods of Várzea, Achadinha and Chã de Areia. It is one of the major arterial roads of the city. The street is named for Praia's town twinning with the city of Lisbon, Portugal.
3.9 miE
Neighbourhood
Várzea, Praia
99 min walk • Várzea is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 4,834 at the 2010 census. It is situated west of the city centre. Adjacent neighbourhoods are Bairro Craveiro Lopes to the north, Platô to the east, Achada Santo António to the south and Terra Branca to the west.
3.8 miE
Street
Avenida de Cuba, Praia
98 min walk • Chã de Areia is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 247 at the 2010 census. It is situated south and west of the city centre.
3.1 miE
Neighbourhood
Tira Chapéu, Praia
79 min walk • Tira Chapéu is a subdivision of the city of Praia in the island of Santiago, Cape Verde. Its population was 5,785 at the 2010 census. It is situated west of the city centre.