Sao Vicente
Facade restoration begins on colonial buildings in Mindelo's port district
Several historic buildings in the centre, including former customs offices, have begun facade restoration work.
Cape Verde
Sal
The Pedra de Lume salt pans area starts attracting tourism and property projects
Land near the old volcanic crater of Pedra de Lume is starting to command higher prices as small developers show interest.
Maio
The salt pans of Porto Inglês, caught between industrial decay and the first proposals for property redevelopment
The old salt pans have been out of commercial use for decades; some voices are calling for part of the site to be turned over to tourism projects.