MAIO:
Flights leaving from Santiago reach this small island. You can also arrive
by boat. Both the airport and the harbour are in the capital Vila do Maio.
Feste
Like in all the other islands all feasts and
celebrations are based on religious events. The most important
period of the year for celebrations in Maio, starts at the end
of August and has its focus on the 8th of September with "festa
del municipio",when “Nossa Senhora da Luz”
is also commemorated.
MAIO
KITCHEN
Even if the ocean around all these islands is one of the best
paradise for seafood, seashells and all type of fishes,local's
favourite dishes based on meat “tchassina” prepared with salted
goat meat served with“cachupa”. Very tastfull is goat stew and
“Xerem”, corn preapared with a type of " polenta". But
we suggest to try the fish dishes, like seafood soup, lobster
and seashells.
Bar Restaurante Flor de Brava - Vila do Maio - tel.551726