Cruz do Papa

The national assembly of Cape Verde.

A small island just outside the harbour. Formerly people with leprosy were quarantined on the island; Chinese businessmen are planning to set up a casino here.

Gamboa beach, which gave the city its name. However, it's not suitable for swimming.

The city's football stadium seating 10,000 persons.

A monument dedicated to Diogo Gomes, the explorer of the islands. It is located at the south of the plateau, and there are great views from there to Praia do Gamboa and Ilhéu de Santa Maria.

Old barracks next to the presidential palace, have seen better days.