This place is home to what many locals included would say are the best beaches in the country. Tarrafal beach is definitely the best beach in this city as its stretches for miles with soft fine sand and unique mountainous landscapes in the distance.
Salinas de Pedra Lume is a crater surrounded by a lake 27 times saltier than the ocean and the dead sea! This place has recently become a major tourist attraction as the island gets its name from this lake. This botanical garden is home to parrots, 4 horned goats, donkey, horses, guinea pigs, chameleons, rabbits, monkeys and a diverse range of plant life. This place is also called Olho Azul by the locals and is located on the north-western coast of the island.
Buracona is known for its rocky coastline and cave which is surrounded by a desert with crystal blue waters flowing through it. Palmeira is a small and peaceful town in the north-western part of Sal.
Here the streets are full of colourful houses and cobblestone streets. Located by the sea, you are spoilt with amazing authentic meals and a great view of the ocean.
This palace is a public building in the city centre of Mindelo The biggest city on Sao Vincente Island. It was built in , as there the Portuguese planned to make Mindelo the Capital of the country. The palace now hosts a carnival museum inside it. Belem Tower is located in the north of the island which features exhibits the history, seafaring culture in the country.
This is said by many to be the best beach on Sao Vincente island, located in the north in the town of Mindelo. The beach is filled with soft fine, yellow, sand and clear blue waters. T he beach is close to the centre of the town and has many modern bars and restaurants along the promenade.
A trip here is a perfect day out for all solo, couple and family travellers. As much of the rest of the island is flat, you can look out across the plains and admire your surroundings. Cape Verdeans know how to party, with carnival time being no exception.
For a small collection of Islands, I was taken aback by how huge their carnivals were. Also try some grogue, a local alcoholic drink made from sugar cane which is similar to cachaca from Brazil.
This island is much smaller and quieter providing a slice of paradise to all who visit. This island is also said to be the best for water sports here such as scuba diving, parasailing, surfing, snorkelling and more.
This museum is very unique as it shows the history and culture of the Cape Verde Islands in a very artistic way. Many who explore this museum have only positive things to say as its outlandish quirkiness is not one you can ignore.
This mini desert is not something you see very often, as it is a beautiful untouched area where you can enjoy activities such as quad biking on the sand dunes. Many of the hotels offer tours, so, if you are interested in quad biking this is the place to do it.
Sal Rei, the capital of Boa Vista is a beautiful cultural town. It's also the archipelago's most popular island for holiday-makers. Read more. Home to some of the most dazzling beaches on the archipelago covering a staggering 55km, it's ideal for those in search of total relaxation.
The largest island in the archipelago and home to Praia, Cape Verde's capital, Santiago is an island rich in culture and eclectic history. Famed for its dramatic volcanic scenes, a visit to Fogo is highly recommended. It's striking volcano, standing at m, dominates the landscape and promises adventure.
It's also home to the destination's most famous Carnival. From rugged green mountains to stunning floral landscapes and deserted beaches, there's so much more to Cape Verde than meets the eye. Take a hair-raising drive through the winding mountain roads to see local homes clinging to the hill-sides, breathtaking ravines and gorges covered in lush green vegetation.
A visit to the volcanic island of Fogo is a humbling experience when you learn how the volcano has impacted on local life. The wine the island is famous for is produced from vines grown inside a huge volcanic crater, while coffee beans are grown on the outer slopes. The soil is very fertile yet life here has an uncertain edge.
People live simply, having had to rebuild their homes and communities following a series of small eruptions inside the crater.
You can build some serious sandcastles here in the never-ending dunes that rise and fall in ever-changing drifts, sculpted by the sea breeze. Quad biking, deep-sea fishing and windsurfing are also popular activities here. Between February and May, humpback whales can sometimes be spotted, while from June through to September you may catch a glimpse of the loggerhead turtles that nest on the beaches in the south. The city is a great place to explore in the day time too, with striking architectural reminders of when the island was a Portuguese colony.
Away from the capital, beautiful beaches contrast with the mountainous interior landscape — when you reach the peak of Monte Verde you are rewarded with wonderful views over Mindelo. We can also tailor-make a holiday specifically to your requirements, giving you the complete freedom to select which of the islands you wish to visit as well as the hotels you wish to stay in.
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