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« Halcyon » is the scientific name of this charming small bird who became the emblem of the villa! A couple took up residence around, we can see them in the morning bathing in the swimming pool or in the evening to hunt the locust.

Its name in english is «Greyheaded Kingfisher», in portuguese «Passarinha»

Villa Halcyon is situated on the island of Santiago.
Cape verde, independent  African country in the Atlantic Ocean, is an archipelago of 10 islands( one country,  ten destinations) ! Santiago is the largest and most populated of it (290,000h on the 530,000h for the country).

The capital city of Santiago and  Cape verde is Praia (150,000 hab) where is located the international airport  from which leave each day 2 flights for Europe (mainly Lisbon).
The official language is  Portuguese, the spoken language is Creole.

Villa Halcyon is situated in the town of “Ribeira Grande” which was the capital city of the country until 1754!       Today  Ribeira Grande is more communely called “Cidade Velha” (Former city) and is registered on the world heritage of Unesco since 2009 as the oldest african city !

Villa Halcyon is on the ocean at 15 minutes walk of the center of Cidade Velha.

Jacqueline and Paulino look for the villa and for you.
They live close by, speak your language, and have 3  cute boys.
It is not possible to rent without taking advantage of their service.

Villa Halcyon is at 20 minutes by car of the international airport of Praia.
Inform by e-mail your flight of arrival and Paulino will pick you up.