This short movies give you a glimpse of the lovely island of Maio (Ilha do Maio), Cape Verde. Maio is one of the quietest of the nine inhabited islands. It is only 15 minutes by plane from the capital, Praia (on Santiago), or about two hours by ferry. This movie shows some of the lovely, deserted beaches; the baby turtles going into the sea; a whale breaching; and some of the buildings and people on this friendly island. If you have visited Cape Verde, but never been to Maio, try it. We think you will love it – Maio, the hidden paradise.