Local Maio Cabo Verde Video by Faces2Hearts
The island of Maio is preparing itself for visitors. So when they arrive they can find a variety of local attractions created by Maio island locals.… Read More
Maio President-elect “satisfaction” with classification of island as a World Biosphere Reserve
The elected mayor of the Municipality of Maio, Miguel Rosa, today expressed “satisfaction” with the classification of the island as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, which he classified as “excellent news” for Maio.… Read More
Maio & Fogo Islands classified as World Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO
For the Minister of Culture and Creative Industries, these are two great achievements. Abraão Vicente foresees significant impacts in terms of the projection and planning of the future and sustainable development of the islands of Maio and Fogo.… Read More
Maio, Nature Management Plan for Protected Areas
The Management Plan for the Complex of Protected Areas on the island of Maio (CAPM), approved by a resolution of the Council of Ministers (CM), comes into force today, after being published in the Official Bulletin this Monday 19th.
The creation of a National Network of Protected Areas was a fundamental political instrument with regard to the preservation of natural landscapes, conservation and maintenance of natural resources and processes.… Read More
Falling in Love with Maio & Cabo Verde Through Art & Music
Nanette Scriba is a musician, artist and composer and is a regular visitor to the archipelago. Nanette has been inspired by the local people and the colours of Cape Verde and especially the falling in love with the island of Maio.… Read More
Ilha do Maio Island by A Local Resident
A Local’s View of the Paradise of Maio Island including Morinho and Pedro Vaz.… Read More
Maio Cape Verde Conservation with UNESCO Biosphere Reserves
The islands of Maio and Fogo will join the approximately 700 biosphere reserves in the world. Cape Verde, for the first time, will have world biosphere reserves and will join 29 more countries on the African continent.… Read More
Sea Guardians Protecting Cape Verde’s Marine Life
What motivates fishers to dedicate their free time and energy to look out for and report illegal fishing practices and help monitor and safeguard marine animals? For Filipovic Fernandes, a fisherman from Ribeira Dom João in Maio, one of Cape Verde’s lesser known but relatively unspoilt islands, it’s clear: “Because the Guardians of the Sea presented a project of patrols that we knew would benefit the whole island.”… Read More
Protege a natureza (Protect Nature)
Maio and it’s eco system are precious to Cape Verde and it’s future. View this beautiful painting.… Read More
Câmara resumes urban and environmental renovation works in the village of Calheta
Porto Inglês, 12 May (Inforpress) – The Municipality of Maio announced today the resumption of urban and environmental rehabilitation works in the town of Calheta, which will have an impact in terms of water drainage, thus allowing greater security for … Read More
