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Villa Concetta has a wi-fi
network in the rooms and in the common areas,
you will find wi-fi also open in the square of Cidade Velha and
in some commercial activity. In the city of Praia you will find wi-fi open in many areas (the Plateu area, Palmarejo and in the vicinity of many public offices and commercial activities). You can easily buy phone cards from the two Cape Verdean companies (CV Alou Móvel - Unitel T+) and to have internet and a local number, they are often also offered for free at the airport, or you can easily buy and activate them at one of the many retailers. |
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The electricity network is 220V, and you will find two-phase european sockets everywhere, in the Villa Concetta various types of adapters are available (lamellar, american, etc.). The electricity grid on the island of Santiago is stable, blackouts rarely occur, only temporary suspensions for ordinary maintenance are frequent, usually during the morning and for no more than 40-50 minutes. |
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In the center of the Cidade Velha
square there is an ATM with which you can withdraw banknotes
from the international Visa and Mastercard circuits. The exchange of banknotes can be done in Praia at the banks. Exchange at the airport is convenient, upon arrival of international flights it is sometimes also open near baggage claim where you can exchange banknotes while waiting for your suitcases. |