Maio Information
Maio is located in the south of the Cape Verde archipelago and was discovered in 1460 and named after the month it was founded – Maio means May. The economic activity of Maio was limited for a long time to the breeding of goats but in the 17th Century the production of salt brought more people to the island. Nowadays the fact that Maio has the second largest airport in Cape Verde means a tremendous potential for tourists and property developers are starting to show interest.
Maio is a quiet and friendly place, dry, arid and essentially flat, the highest point of the island is Monte Penoso, with an altitude of 436 meters. There is very little irrigated land here, although the island does boast the biggest forest park in Cape Verde.
The coastline of Maio has numerous very beautiful white sandy beaches and luckily the island has escaped from too much pollution. The varied and abundant sea life will delight any fisherman, and the vast deserted beaches supporting a number of species of sea birds should thrill the bird watchers.
Maio
Maio is about 2km from the airport and is right next to the sea. The small port here is where the fishing boats are moored and nearby is the fortress built in the 18th Century to defend the town from pirates. Overlooking the town is a magnificent church surrounding by stunning flower gardens and a cooperative building spectacular because it is built in the form of an African hut.
Morro
Morro is a small village built on the road side. Here you can sample some of the local handicrafts or relax or fish on the attractive beach with its clear waters. Just up the road from Morro you can visit the now abandoned salt pits.
Baia de Santana
This is a deserted white sand beach in the shape of a semi circle notable because this is where the sea turtles come frequently and lay their eggs.
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