Nestled in a valley of the same name, Ribeira Grande is a cozy but stunning city on the Santo Antão. The winding streets here are as charming as the small restaurants and guesthouses that occupy them. The attractions for tourists include a lively food market and a clothes market, as well as the Nossa Senhora do Rosário church. For relaxation, try the hot springs in the city, which are a popular tourist attraction but also retain a calm and natural feel.
Although the island was already discovered in 1462, the first evidence of settlement dates from 1548. The main settlement was Ribeira Grande, which became the seat of the municipality of Santo Antão in 1732.
Its earlier buildings are built with Portuguese colonial architecture. The church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário is the parish church.
