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{{Infobox |14|54.6|N|23|30.3|W|
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praia Praia] (meaning "beach", in both Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole), is the capital and largest port and city of [[Cape Verde]]. It on southern coast of [[Santiago (Cape Verde)|Santiago]] island.
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| summary= [[wikipedia:Praia|Praia]] (meaning "beach", in both Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole), is the capital and largest port and city of [[Cape Verde]]. It on southern coast of [[Santiago (Cape Verde)|Santiago]] island.
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==Local Weather==
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{{Warning}}There have been several reports of armed boardings and rubberies. Be very careful.
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''See [[Cape_Verde#Climate_.26_Weather|Cape Verde]]''.
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==Charts==
==Charts==
''See [[Cape_Verde#Charts|Cape Verde]]''.
''See [[Cape_Verde#Charts|Cape Verde]]''.
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''See [[Cape_Verde#Weather|Cape Verde]]''.
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==Passages==
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* [[Trans-Atlantic, Europe to Caribbean]]
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==Islands==
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''See [[Cape_Verde#Berthing|Cape Verde]]''.
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==Communication==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
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==Navigation==
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Stay clear of the reef surrounded islet {{mark|type=danger|name=Ilhéu de Santa Maria|lat=14.90768|lon=-23.50751|zoom=16}} at the entrance of the harbour.
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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[[Praia]] is a port of entry to [[Cape Verde]].
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[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry/exit for Cape Verde. For details ''see [[Cape Verde#Entrance|Entrance: Cape Verde]]''.
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''For Customs and Immigration see [[Cape_Verde#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|Cape Verde]]''.
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==Berthing==
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There are no berthing facilities, yachts anchor in the bay.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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{{GreenText|List anchorages '''except the ones covered under Offshore Islands''' below. If there are more then 2 paragraphs for a given anchorage, create a dedicated page for it ([[Template:Port|Port/Stop Template]]). We use headings for these so that other pages can link to them. Remove if not applicable.}}
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{{poi | lat= 14.9132|lon=-23.5058
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==Forums==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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Latest revision as of 18:55, 7 October 2018

World ▶ North Atlantic ▶ Western Africa ▶ Cape Verde ▶ Santiago (Cape Verde) ▶ Praia

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Praia
Port of Entry
14°54.600'N, 023°30.300'W Chart icon.png
lat=14.91 | lon=-23.505 | zoom=15 | y

Praia (meaning "beach", in both Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole), is the capital and largest port and city of Cape Verde. It on southern coast of Santiago island.

Warning: There have been several reports of armed boardings and rubberies. Be very careful.

Charts

See Cape Verde.

Weather

See Cape Verde.

Passages

Islands

See Cape Verde.

Communication

  • GSM/GPRS - While there is voice signal, service is not available for most European registered phones

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Stay clear of the reef surrounded islet Ilhéu de Santa Maria/wiki/Praia#Ilh.C3.A9u_de_Santa_MariaDanger icon Ilhéu de Santa Maria [[Praia#Ilhéu de Santa Maria|Ilhéu de Santa Maria]] 14°54.461'N, 023°30.451'W at the entrance of the harbour.

Entrance

Praia is a port of entry/exit for Cape Verde. For details see Entrance: Cape Verde.

Berthing

There are no berthing facilities, yachts anchor in the bay.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Aerial view of Praia

Praia Bay

Praia Bay/wiki/Praia#Praia_Bay
Anchorage icon Praia Bay [[Praia#Praia Bay|Praia Bay]] 14°54.792'N, 023°30.348'W

Anchor in 3-9 m depth.

Warning: There have been several reports of armed boardings and rubberies. Be very careful.

Amenities

Facilities
Water N/A (Not Available)
Electricity N/A
Toilets N/A
Showers N/A
Laundry N/A
Garbage Bin ashore
Supplies
Fuel There is a fuel dock
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs N/A
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..

Store name1/wiki/Praia#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name1.3C.2Fspan.3EProvisions icon Store name1 [[Praia#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)

  • Location1
Name/wiki/Praia#.27.27.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EName.3C.2Fspan.3E.27.27Eatingout icon Name [[Praia#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Transportation

  • International airport
  • Ferries to other islands from Praia

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the island.)

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Cape Verde.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Praia and this page's details validated:



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