The
main town on the Island is Vila
do Maio (Porto Ingles) where flights
are available from the International
airports of Santiago, Sal, and
in 2007, Boa Vista.
The landscape of Maio is predominantly
barren and flat. The beaches on
the Island consist of white sand
but often require a car or jeep
to reach since they are often hidden
from the roads. With a population
of under 6,000 finding
isolated beaches is always a
good possibility.
Due to the secluded nature of the
Island
it is a haven for natural wildlife
including sea turtles.
Maio is almost lost in the past
with few signs of the modern world.
The locals are renowned for their
warmth.
Getting
There
To reach Maio, connections must be made from the airports on the neighbouring
Islands of Sal, Santiago or Boa Vista. Several ferries are also available (the
island lies just 30 km north east of Santiago).
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