Fantastic Places to visit in Cape Verde
Sun, Beach, Nature and Culture (to see and feel)
When we visit a place, we always have that desire to see something unique, or to experience sensations that we have not experienced before. Discover amazing places in Cape Verde
How to choose what to visit in Cape Verde
Choosing what to visit in Cape Verde depends on the type of trip you are going to take, whether you intend to visit one or more islands, how many days you will stay on each island, and your budget for the trip.
If your objective is sun and sea, you can opt for Sal Island, with its tourist offer, places like buracona, blue eye, salt pans and white sand beaches; Ilha da Boa Vista, with its extensive deserted white sand beaches, Viana desert and wildlife; and Ilha do Maio, with its beautiful, less touristy beaches, may be the ideal options. If your objective is nature and mountains in pure state, a Santo Antão Islandwith its green valleys and breathtaking scenery; the Island of San Nicolauwhere natural sculptures and walking trails abound; and the Brava Islandless exploited; or the Fogo Island, with its active volcano and fertile land, can be your chosen locations. If you want social life, culture, and a more urban environment, the island of Santiago with its monuments, Cidade da Praia, the Old Town, Tarrafal; and the island of São Vicente, with its markets and cultural offerings and carnival, may have more to offer you.
If you want a mix of experiences or to get to know the country better, you can always take a tour that includes several islands.
Places to visit in Cape Verde
Fortress of St. Philip
Santiago Island
Erected to protect the Old City, it has ancient cannons and several ways to transport artillery.
House Museum Amílcar Cabral
Santiago Island
Preserved with the belongings of the father of Cape Verdean democracy, this house allows you to get to know Amilcar Cabral.
Lighthouse of Maria Pia (Ponta Temerosa)
Santiago Island
A lighthouse and a lighthouse keeper that turn an inhospitable place into a special point of passage for those visiting Cidade da Praia.
Kebra Canela Beach
Santiago Island
Kebra Canela is the hottest beach in Cidade da Praia. With an excellent location, it delights tourists and locals alike.
Alexandre Albuquerque Square
Santiago Island
A central square, with manicured gardens, shade, and free wifi. A place to relax and have a good time.
Pope’s Cross
Santiago Island
A monument erected in honor of Pope John Paul II, a spectacular view and with an amusement park for children.
Tarrafal Prison
Santiago Island
A concentration camp, which shows us a dark side of colonial times, where opponents of the regime were sent.
Tarrafal Beach
Santiago Island
Extensive clear sand, fantastic water, a phenomenal atmosphere with the fisherman’s boats on the beach.
5 de Julho Street
Santiago Island
Rua 5 de Julho is the best known street in the City of Praia, known for its stores and central location.
São Francisco Beach
Santiago Island
Located near the airport, São Francisco beach is one of the best on Santiago Island for fun and socializing.
Praia Ethnographic Museum
Santiago Island
The Ethnographic Museum of Praia is an interesting place, with an excellent location.
Sucupira Market
Santiago Island
Bright colors and seemingly endless crossroads characterize this market, which offers a variety of products.
Church of Our Lady of Grace
Santiago Island
A church, in the center of the City of Praia, in honor of its patron saint, and with celebrations in 2 languages.
Praia Museum Center
Santiago Island
The history of the island and the country, told in a museum that is located right in the center of the City of Praia.
Pillory
Santiago Island
The place where people used to be punished is one of the oldest monuments in Cape Verde, in Cidade Velha.
Observe Turtles
Sal Island
Loggerhead turtles lay their eggs on Cape Verdean beaches, where they find ideal conditions for doing so.
Observe Sharks
Sal Island
Sharks are fantastic animals and on Sal Island you can observe lemon sharks, at Shark Bay.
Buracona and the Blue Eye
Sal Island
Buracona is a wonderful area that holds an even more important secret, the Blue Eye. This is one of the points sought after by tourists when visiting Cape Verde.
Santa Maria Beach
Sal Island
Probably the best known beach on Sal Island. Close to hotels and with a dreamy landscape. Not to be missed.
Salinas de Pedra Lume
Sal Island
Float in the Salinas de Pedra Lume, which once played an important role in the country’s foreign trade.
Ponta Preta Beach
Sal Island
The Ponta Preta beach is quite interesting and is one of the places to visit. Discover it.
Mindelo Municipal Market
São Vicente Island
To visit Mindelo’s municipal market is to see more than just fantastic fish or fruit. It is the opportunity to interact with smiling people.
Belem Tower in Mindelo
São Vicente Island
The Belem Tower in Mindelo, in addition to its aesthetic features, also houses the Museum of the Sea. One of the iconic places to visit in Cape Verde.
Mindelo Cultural Center
São Vicente Island
The forms of artistic expression alternate in this center, with space for dance, painting, sculpture, and cinema, among others.
Fish Market
São Vicente Island
The Fish Market allows you to see the variety of tasty fish that exists in Cape Verde.
Cesária Évora Museum
São Vicente Island
A tribute and the opportunity to learn more about the barefoot diva, singer Cesária Évora.
Dona Amélia Lighthouse
São Vicente Island
The visit to the D. Amélia Lighthouse includes a walk along winding paths to finally gaze at “infinity”.
National Center of Art and Design (Craftsmanship Museum)
National Center of Art and Design (Craftsmanship Museum)
São Vicente Island
The Handicraft Museum takes us to special places through its art. Cape Verdean culture and objects to be observed live.
Viana Desert
Boa Vista Island
A small desert, with a moon-like appearance: this mini Sahara is an opportunity to visit on your trip to Isla da Boa Vista.
Whale watching
Boa Vista Island
Have you ever had the opportunity to observe beauties live and in a natural environment? What about the care you should take when doing so?
Santa Monica Beach
Boa Vista Island
Santa Monica was voted one of the best beaches in the world. What could be a more important reason than this to visit her?
Curralinho Beach
Boa Vista Island
With fantastic rock formations, including caves overlooking the sea, Curralinho Beach is wonderful.
Chaves Beach
Boa Vista Island
Praia de Chaves is one of the examples of beautiful white sand beaches on Boavista Island.
Sal Rei Village
Boa Vista Island
The main urban center of the island, the village of Sal Rei is a simple but pleasant place where you can socialize and relax.
Shipwreck Museum
Boa Vista Island
A museum that shows the spoils of the boats that were shipwrecked, throughout time, in the Cape Verdean waters,
Varandinha Beach
Boa Vista Island
Varandinha Beach has similarities to Curralinho Beach with rocky formations and white sand.
Estoril Beach
Boa Vista Island
Located near the village of Sal Rei, Estoril Beach is easily accessible. A fantastic beach to visit.
Peak of Fire
Fogo Island
A challenging hike that culminates inside a volcano. Simply fantastic.
Fogo Island Cheese
Fogo Island
With a magnificent flavor, one of the attractions of the island of fire is its cheese.
Ponta da Salina Beach
Fogo Island
With magnificent rock formations built by nature, Salina beach is a dream location.
Fajã d’Água
Brava Island
A secluded village with a picturesque setting and magnificent natural pools nearby.
New Sintra
Brava Island
Wonderful town, in the middle of green areas, and with a viewpoint with fantastic views.
Trekking at Brava
Brava Island
Fabulous routes for those who enjoy Trekking, from the top of the mountain to the coast.
Carbeirinho
Island of San Nicolau
Unique rock formations, created by the sea and loved by men. One of the 7 wonders of Cape Verde.
Monte Gordo
Island of San Nicolau
Monte Gordo has a natural park with unique species of fauna and flora, as well as the highest point on the island.
Ribeira Brava
Island of San Nicolau
Discover the center of Ribeira Brava and its special places, such as the São Nicolau Mother Church.
Rocha Low Beach
Island of San Nicolau
A small beach, difficult to access, but fantastic: white sand and a chance to have a beach often all to yourself.
Cape Verdean Woman
Santo Antão Island
This artwork celebrates the importance of Cape Verdean women in society.
Village of Fontaínhas
Santo Antão Island
Fontaínhas is a village, in the middle of the mountains, that has one of the best views in the world according to National Geographic.
Crater (Cova do Paul)
Santo Antão Island
Crater is a green and fertile place inside the crater of an extinct volcano, making it a wonderful place.
Crown Top
Santo Antão Island
The highest point on the island of Santo Antão, on its lunar side, where the green gives way to the brown of the earth. Fantastic Landscapes
Try the Grog
Santo Antão Island
Tasting the Cape Verdean brandy is an opportunity for connoisseurs. Only for people over 18.
May City
Maio Island
Discover the old town of Maio, or English Port City, famous for its beaches and salt pans.
São José Fort
Maio Island
A beautiful building, in English Harbor, in May Town, made to defend it, which is also a lighthouse.
English Harbor Church
Maio Island
A beautiful church, with interesting features, that is an attraction for believers and tourists.
Salinas of Maio Island
Maio Island
Discover the salt pans and their Interpretive Center, and see the activity that has been reactivated in recent years.
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