Port of Tarrafal
Ferry port for Tarrafal de São Nicolau, Cabo Verde
The inter-island port of São Nicolau, on the island’s west coast at Tarrafal. The Linha Redonda ferry calls twice a week in each direction, linking it with Mindelo and with Sal, Boa Vista and Praia.
Ferries from Port of Tarrafal
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sal (Palmeira) | About 8h | CV Interilhas | Cars & foot |
| São Vicente (Mindelo) | About 5h | CV Interilhas | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Port of Tarrafal
- São Vicente (Mindelo) → São Nicolau (Tarrafal)
Monday and Friday: Mindelo 09:00 → Tarrafal 14:00. Return Wednesday and Sunday: Tarrafal 11:00 → Mindelo 16:00
On alternate weeks an extra Linha Redonda/Retangular rotation also calls at Fogo.
Source: CV Interilhas timetable PDF (Linha Redonda) and daily schedule page, checked 2026-09-29
- São Nicolau (Tarrafal) → Sal (Palmeira)
Monday and Friday: Tarrafal 15:00 → Palmeira 23:00. Return Wednesday and Sunday: Palmeira 02:00 → Tarrafal 10:00
Source: CV Interilhas timetable PDF (Linha Redonda) and daily schedule page, checked 2026-09-29
Ferry Operators at Port of Tarrafal
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Built in 1991, it has two piers (80 m and 45 m) and a metal ro-ro ramp (ENAPOR)
Sources: enapor.cv · cvinterilhas.cv · Verified 2026-09-29 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Port of Tarrafal
São Vicente (Mindelo) → São Nicolau (Tarrafal)
Crossing: About 5h · CV Interilhas
São Nicolau (Tarrafal) → Sal (Palmeira)
Crossing: About 8h · CV Interilhas
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Port of Tarrafal.