Weather sets the schedule here. Mornings begin early, before the sun climbs, and the best walks by the water happen at dawn and after dusk. Midday belongs to cool rooms and long coffees, while evenings bring families and friends out to the promenades and cafés of a small island nation that stays up late.

The climate is hot desert, with hot, humid summers and mild winters, so November to March is the easiest time to explore. A Local Friend tells you when to go early and when to linger, so the hot hours pass somewhere cool and the golden hours somewhere worth seeing.