The four-star Foya Branca resort was originally a villa and apartment complex before it was converted into a luxury hotel. It lies almost at the end of the airport runway and has lovely gardens and a large swimming pool. It is adjacent to the long sandy beach at Sao Pedro and is designed to give every room a balcony that looks out onto the sea. The self-catering villas are spacious and comfortable. The resort is just 10 kilometers from Mindelo and the hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to the town. Guests can also enjoy the wide variety of recreational activities offered by or arranged through the hotel.