What to do in Brava Island?

Brava Island

Nature to fall in love with

How to obtain your visa for Cape Verde?

To find out if a visa is required for a short stay, you should check at https://travel.gov.cv/. In cases where it is necessary, you must obtain a visa from the Cape Verdean representation responsible for consular affairs in your country / area of residence. If not, in some cases a visa may be required upon arrival in Cape Verde.

How to get around on Brava Island?

Although small, you will certainly want to move around Brava Island. So you can opt for a hiace (shared van), by cab, or on foot.

What money do I need on Brava Island?

On the island of Brava you will need Cape Verde Escudos to make your purchases. Don’t forget to take them.

What to bring to Brava Island?

• Sunblock
• Clothes for both warm weather and colder days, and for hiking in the mountains
• Comfortable shoes (very important for trekking)
• Camera
• Smartphone with GPS Map
• Cape Verdean Escudos
• Backpack and mountain walking gear

What to visit in Brava Island?

The natural pools of Fajã de Água

Fajã de Água is a special place on the “Island of Flores” in Cape Verde, due to a unique feature: a set of wonderful natural pools, next to relaxing and picturesque beach scenery.

Discover the viewpoints on Brava Island

There are viewpoints that are fantastic and that you should not miss:

Beauty Viewpoint
Well, the name of this viewpoint says it all: a unique beauty, with a privileged view over the valley, which has great beauty due to its green mountains, ending at the sea. Below, the perfect view over Fajã de Água. No wonder they called it Miradouro Beleza; and if it was perfection, it wasn’t a misnomer either.

Nova Sintra Viewpoint
This viewpoint has a fantastic view of the town of Nova Sintra. The houses, located among the green landscape and the sea in the background is a picturesque setting worthy of a visiting postcard. And, even further away, you can see Fogo Island, the island that is closest to Brava Island.

Visit the city center

Nova Sintra is the main town on the island. To get there, from the port, you have to go through the 99 bends road. This trip, however, is immediately worthwhile as soon as we see this beautiful village, where flowers adorn the houses and the landscape.
In the center of the city, you can find the Eugénio Tavares square, in honor of the poet, whose beautiful literary production ends up serving as the basis for some of the most important mornas that have ever been created.
Discovering the center of Nova Sintra, with beautiful flower gardens, is something you must do. To get to this place from Porto, you have to take the famous 99 bends road.

Get to know the local music

Music is present in all aspects of the island, from the Creole sounds of its inhabitants to the sounds that are part of the island.

Trekking

If you love hiking / trekking, the island of Brava has walking trails that you will surely love. Traverse it on its paths as you discover its towns, mountains, beaches, and wonderful scenery.

Discovering an old airport

Brava Island has an old airport that is not being used. And, it’s not every day that you have the opportunity to discover and explore an abandoned airport, where you can take pictures. Enjoying.

Eat, Sleep and Socialize

What to Eat, Where to Sleep and Socialize

Where to eat?

Grilled fish is the great specialty of Brava Island, ranging from grouper to salmon. Knowing the quality and variety of fish in Cape Verde, it will certainly be a quality treat.

Where to sleep?

There are some guesthouses in Brava where you can stay. If you want larger and more luxurious hotels, you will have to spend most of your days on another nearby island, such as Santigo Island, which has more options than Fogo Island, even though the latter is closer to Brava.

Where to live together?

This island, not being as touristy, does not have as many places to hang out as the better known and more populated islands. However, in small local restaurants and bars, or even walking down the street, you can meet great people with wonderful stories.