Mindelo is Cape Verde's music capital: live morna in the bars, grogue on the table and 26°C in December.
Transavia flies from Paris Orly to São Vicente from €199 return in December 2026. The outbound is non-stop and the way home has a 55-minute stop in Sal. That is a long-haul feel for the price of a weekend in Lisbon.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Paris Orly, France
- To: São Vicente, Cape Verde
- Airline: Transavia
- Stops: Non-stop out, 1 stop back (Sal)
- Price: €199 - €214 return
- When: December 2026
Example dates:
03/12/2026 - 10/12/2026
05/12/2026 - 10/12/2026
05/12/2026 - 15/12/2026
08/12/2026 - 15/12/2026
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On 03/12 you leave Orly at 06:00 and land in São Vicente at 10:20 local time, with the whole day ahead of you. The flight home leaves at 11:10, stops for 55 minutes in Sal and lands at Orly at 20:45. Transavia does not fly the route every day, so stick to the dates below: most other December combinations cost €240 or more. The fare is non-refundable: check the baggage allowance before you book.
💰 How far does your money go?
A demi in a Paris café costs €7-8. In Mindelo, a cold Strela beer costs around €1.50, a shot of local grogue (sugar-cane rum) about €1 and a bowl of cachupa, the national stew, €4-7. A taxi across town is a few euros.
☀️ The Weather
December is dry and sunny in São Vicente. Expect days of 25-26°C, nights around 20°C and almost no rain. The trade winds blow steadily, which keeps the heat pleasant and makes the bay a favourite for sailors and kitesurfers. The sea is about 23°C.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay in Mindelo itself: the bars, the music and the waterfront are all walkable.
Lily Holiday Hotel · 8.5/10 · From €94/night
A simple, well-rated hotel 150 metres from the centre of Mindelo.
Oasis Porto Grande · 8.2/10 · From €158/night
A classic hotel on Mindelo's main square, with a pool and the old town on its doorstep.
Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort · 9.2/10 · From €165/night
The island's top-rated stay, a modern resort with a pool by the bay, 1 km from the centre.
🎯 What to Do
São Vicente is music, hiking and the sea.
Santo Antão day trip: Take the ferry to the green neighbouring island for terraced valleys, mountain villages and the island's best hiking views.
São Vicente island tour: Monte Verde, the beaches of Baía das Gatas and Calhau and the fishing villages, in one day.
Swim with sea turtles: Snorkel with giant green turtles in the bay of São Pedro, with photos and video included.
Grogue tasting: Taste Cape Verde's sugar-cane rum and its punches with a local expert in Mindelo.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
São Vicente is a good base for island-hopping.
Santo Antão: Cape Verde's hiking island, about 1 hour by ferry from Mindelo.
Sal: White beaches and the salt flats of Pedra de Lume, about 50 minutes by air. Search flights
Santiago: Praia and the old town of Cidade Velha, a UNESCO site, about 50 minutes by air. Search flights
€199 return from Paris to Cape Verde, in the dry season. With seats this limited, the fare will not last long.
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