Fado Crioula

Top choice in Boa Vista


This creative, art-filled space serves up market-fresh fare that changes daily: expect delightful salads, creative appetisers and a fresh-grilled fish of the day. Fado Crioula hosts jam sessions, film screenings, art exhibitions, language exchanges and other events throughout the month. It's set on a breezy perch, with views over the coastline.

It has books to page through and an appealing bar with cocktails, and you can stop in for breakfast. You'll find it behind the post office, about a 10-minute walk west of Sal Rei's plaza. Fado Crioula also rents out several guestrooms (CVE5000 to CVE6700).


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