Cabo Verde

Situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the ten islands of Cabo Verde benefit from a privileged geographic location between the African, European and American continents. Located 570 kilometres (350 miles) west of the Cabo Verde Peninsula in West Africa. Cabo Verde forms part of the Macaronesia Ecoregion.

ENAPOR is one of the references of the Cabo Verdean business sector, based on its success in qualified and motivated professionals, driven by the team spirit and customer focus. The company, as a general concessionaire of the ports, has as its purpose the administration, management and economic exploitation of the ports of Cabo Verde, terminals and zones of port jurisdiction, taking care of their conservation, planning and development, covering the exercise of the powers and prerogatives of authority port that are or will be committed to it. The company is present on the 9 inhabited islands of the country, connecting them to each other and to the world, through infrastructures that guarantee the provision of services with the desired quality and safety.

Its mission is to make the national ports become the privileged link for the unification of the internal market, the “anchor” of the national maritime economy and a centre of international maritime-port services of reference in the Mid-Atlantic, actively contributing to Cabo Verde’s competitive insertion into the global economy.

Cabo Verde now proudly counts on a dedicated cruise terminal located on the island of São Vicente – the Mindelo Cruise Port. The terminal features a 400-metre quay, capable of accommodating two cruise ships simultaneously – one up to 350 metres and another up to 250 metres – with a maximum depth of 11 metres. A modern maritime station ensures comfort and efficiency in passenger services. More than an infrastructure, the terminal is a gateway to the vibrant city of Mindelo and the island of São Vicente, where visitors can discover a rich cultural heritage, world-renowned music and festivals, pristine beaches, volcanic landscapes, and the warmth of Cape Verdean hospitality.