Praia Holidays
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Your Praia Holiday
With a holiday package to Praia, say goodbye to endless planning and hello to trouble-free adventure. Every detail of your getaway has been taken care of before you go, so you can get on with experiencing this vibrant city. If your trip to Praia includes some sightseeing, check out well-known attractions like Prainha Beach, Market and Dona María Pia Lighthouse. Whoever you're travelling with and whatever your bank balance, your ultimate Praia holiday is only clicks away with Expedia.
Our guide on where to stay in Praia
Palmarejo
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Palmarejo and surrounding area, you can visit Quebra Canela Beach and Prainha Beach.
Praia Holiday
Praia Beach Holiday
Get set to live out those summery daydreams on your upcoming Praia holiday. Embark on a lovely walk, admire the gorgeous coastal vistas and pick up unique seashells on your trip to Praia. Located just 3 kilometres from the city centre, Prainha Beach is the place to be for many visitors. Look through our Praia holiday deals and watch your travel budget stretch further!
Things You Should Know About Praia
- Spend your holiday by the water and let the hassles of daily life drift away with the ocean breeze. Check out our Praia beach hotels and experience beachside bliss.
- Praia also has a nice selection of apartments. Apartamentos Santiago and Apartamento OZ are popular with visitors and are worth taking a look at.
- Head to our Praia things to do page for some trip planning inspiration. With a population of 113 400 in Praia, we're sure there'll be a few locals who'll be happy to offer you some extra advice!
- If you're on the lookout for things to do during your stay, add Prainha Beach, Estadio da Varzea and Market to your travel itinerary. Also, look up our Praia holiday deals to get great deals on your hotels and experiences.
Praia Essential Information
Language | Portuguese |
|---|---|
Currency | Cape Verdean escudos |
Local Welcome | Olá |
Local Goodbye | Adeus |
Closest Airport | Praia Intl. Airport (RAI) |
Population | 113,400 |
Max Temp Winter | 24ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 27ºC |
Top Sights | Prainha Beach, Mangue Beach and Museu Etnográfico de Praia |
Our pick of the best Praia Hotel Deals
Barceló Praia Cape Verde
"My stay was pleasant. Hotel was clean and the buffet options were incredible. However, I did encounter some staff that were attempting to exploit me. Vanisa and Soraya in particular exhibited poor customer service. Vanisa was trying to charge me higher dollar rate than the bank rate. I later discovered ..."
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026
Pestana Trópico
"This is a great hotel at which to spend a few days discovering Praia. Very walkable to transportation, the beach, some decent restaurants, and the sights. Though the breakfast buffet was consistently good, for any other meal lack of attention to service at the restaurant and bar meant an almost do-it-yourself ..."
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2026
Boutique Hotel Praia Maria
"We just stayed one night between island hopping . This delightful hotel in an older but beautifully maintained building is central on pedestrian only street . Dinner choices, shopping and groceries are all nearby . Live music entertained us on the lovely patio that looks over the street . You are ..."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026
Stay near popular Praia attractions
What to do in Praia
Hiking to Vale de Gongon – Sierra Malagueta Trail
Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour
