A week of 27°C and morna music in the capital of Cape Verde, for less than €100.
EasyJet flies non-stop from Porto to Praia, on the island of Santiago, from €98 return. The dates fall in early December 2026.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Porto, Portugal
- To: Praia, Cape Verde
- Airline: EasyJet
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: €98 return
- When: December 2026
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The flight leaves Porto at 13:05 and lands in Praia at 16:45 local time. The return leaves Praia at 17:35 and lands in Porto at 23:15. The fare is EasyJet's basic one, with only a small under-seat bag included. From Lisbon, EasyJet flies to Praia from €131 (10/11 - 19/11). Travellers from the EU need to register online and pay the airport security fee before the trip.
💰 How far does your money go?
A francesinha in Porto now costs €13-15. In Praia, a plate of cachupa costs €5-7, a Strela beer €1.50-2 and a ride in an aluguer, the shared minibus, to Cidade Velha about €1. Santiago is cheaper than Sal or Boa Vista, as it gets fewer tourists.
☀️ The Weather
December is dry and sunny in Praia, with highs of 26-27°C, nights around 21°C and almost no rain. The sea is around 24°C, and the trade winds keep the heat pleasant.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay in the Plateau, the old town on the hill, or by the beach in Prainha.
Mendes Family Guesthouse · 8.6/10 · From €25/night
A family-run guesthouse in the Plateau, a short walk from the market and the main square.
Casa Privada do Plateau · 8.8/10 · From €50/night
A small guesthouse in a restored house in the old town.
Pestana Trópico · 8.5/10 · From €99/night
A hotel by the sea in Prainha, with a pool and gardens.
🎯 What to Do
Santiago is the most African of the Cape Verde islands.
Santiago island tour: Mountain roads, the market town of Assomada and the beach at Tarrafal, with local tastings.
Cidade Velha and Calabaceira Valley: A hike through a green valley to Cidade Velha, the first European city in the tropics and a UNESCO site.
Street art and markets: The murals of Praia, the Sucupira market and the island's landscapes with a local guide.
Baobab and old city hike: A walk to a giant baobab tree and down to Cidade Velha through a green valley.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
From Praia, the other islands are a short flight or ferry away.
Fogo: The island with an active volcano and its own wine, about 25 minutes by air or 3 hours by ferry. Search flights
Sal: Beaches and kitesurfing, about 50 minutes by air. Search flights
São Vicente: Mindelo, the music capital of Cape Verde, about 50 minutes by air. Search flights
From €98 return, non-stop from Porto to Cape Verde. Winter sun for under €100.
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