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Meet people in São Vicente

Members from São Vicente and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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São Vicente at a glance

  • São Vicente has a population of about 6,100.
  • It lies in Madeira.
  • It's about 970 km to Lisbon, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Funchal, about 18 km away.
  • Close by: Ribeira Brava (14 km), Santana (15 km) and Estreito de Câmara de Lobos (16 km).

A first date in São Vicente

Everyone in São Vicente knows the local café, which is exactly why it works for a first date: public, easy to find, no pressure. A walk around town can come after.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in São Vicente: questions and answers

How far around São Vicente can I search?

Within 50 km of São Vicente there are 12 towns and cities — Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço among them — with more than 230,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in São Vicente free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in São Vicente and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near São Vicente real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in São Vicente?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Portugal or abroad.

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