There are daily markets. The Santa Catarina market is held Wednesday and Saturday. Coconut shells are carved by local craftspeople; there is also pottery, lacework and basketry.
Shopping hours Mon-Sat 0800-1200 and 1500-1900.
Currency Information:CurrencyCape Verde Escudo (CVE) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of CVE5,000, 2,000, 1,000 and 500. Coins are in denominations of CVE200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1.
Currency ExchangeAvailable at the airport and in local banks. Currency cannot
be reconverted, except in Portugal. There are ATMs found in Sal, Praia and Sâo Vincent.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsCredit cards are rarely used. A few major hotels accept Visa. Currency can be obtained in banks from credit cards but charges are very high.
Traveller's ChequesAccepted in main towns and tourist areas. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0800-1400.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | CVE163.10 |
| $1.00= | CVE82.50 |
| €1.00= | CVE110.28 |
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