GLD INDEXGLD CITY SCORE
The local perspective, within Cabo Verde.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Cidade Velha has a published GLD City Score of 64/100, in the Medium range.
Cidade Velha is a Africa destination whose GLD City Score combines the Cabo Verde national setting with locally available evidence. Its 64/100 result is designed for comparison and context, not as a promise about every individual experience.
Understand the methodologySTAY, WITH MORE CONTEXT
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No hotel has received a GLD score or a guarantee of safety. “LGBTQ+ welcome documented” is only shown where an explicit, attributable source has been found. There are currently no paid placements or affiliate links.
BEYOND THE NUMBER
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-30. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.
Long transfers, climate and limited transport frequency require realistic scheduling. For Cidade Velha, travellers should confirm current transport, seasonal access and opening information through official destination sources.
Sources: Official tourism information for Cabo VerdeThe GLD record separates the national framework from the local visitor experience. Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, Pride/event evidence and LGBTQ scene/venue evidence available for Cidade Velha. The recorded local-adjustment component is 26/100, but venue-level conditions can still vary.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyAt 64/100, Cidade Velha's score positions the destination within the shared GLD scale while preserving its relationship with Cabo Verde. It is not a safety guarantee or a certification of every hotel, venue or neighbourhood.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyReview official transport, seasonal access and opening information shortly before departure. Long transfers, climate and limited transport frequency require realistic scheduling.
Sources: Official tourism information for Cabo VerdeUse the 64/100 score to compare context, then combine it with recent local advice and information relevant to your own itinerary.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.
Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, Pride/event evidence and LGBTQ scene/venue evidence available for Cidade Velha.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 20 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.
