Where to go in Cape Verde for the beaches

For your next stay in the sun, you don't know where to go in Cape Verde for the beaches. And it's true that the choice of the island is decisive for spending a dream vacation, with your feet in the water in a postcard setting.

So, if you can't decide which island to choose in Cape Verde, discover below the 2 islands that are home to the most beautiful beaches in Cape Verde. Thus, you will know which island to choose to enjoy the paradisiacal beaches.

Where is Cape Verde on the map?

Cape Verde, which is an archipelago in West Africa, is located in the Atlantic Ocean 500 km from Senegal to the south of Mauritania.

Where is Cape Verde located on the world map

The Cape Verde Islands

Cape Verde includes 10 islands and many islets. The largest of these islands is Santiago where the capital of Cape Verde is located: Praia.

The 10 islands form two groups:

• North : The Windward Islands (Barlavento): Sal, Boa Vista, Santo Antão, São Vicente, Santa Luzia, São Nicolau.
South : The Leeward Islands (Sotavento): Maio, Santiago, Fogo, Brava.

This archipelago is home to desert and lunar landscapes with unique panoramas in the world, heavenly and wild beaches, volcanoes and green landscapes with hills and mountains. This destination is also culturally rich because its identity is a mixture of African and European influenced cultures. Let's not forget Cape Verde is the country where Césaria Evora was born.

When to go to Cape Verde?

You can go to Cape Verde at any time. Indeed, the climate in Cape Verde is tropical semi-desert. This means that it is hot all year round with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 30°C.

There is therefore no bad or good time to go to Cape Verde because it is sunny and hot all the time.

However, Cape Verde alternates with 2 well marked seasons:

  • The dry season which goes from November until the beginning of July. It is a pleasant season with temperatures reaching a maximum of 25°C.
  • The wet season which runs from July to the end of October. During the wet season, the temperatures are higher and are accompanied by humidity in the air. In October, it is very hot with temperatures that can reach 30°C. There can also be severe thunderstorms between August and October.

Where are the most beautiful beaches in Cape Verde?

Here are the most beautiful beaches in Cape Verde:

Best beaches on the island of Sal:

Best beaches on Bao Vista Island:

Best beaches on the other Cape Verde islands:

Click on the links to see their location Google Maps and photos

Map of Cape Verde beaches

To give you a better idea, here is the map showing where the most popular beaches in Cape Verde are:

Which island to choose in Cape Verde for beaches?

Although the other islands also have beautiful beaches, the two islands with the most dream beaches are the islands of Sal Island and of Boa Vista.

Where to go in Cape Verde for the beaches: Sal or Boa Vista?

It all depends on what your desires are and your type of stay. Indeed, the 2 islands are very different and it is up to you to choose which one will suit you best to enjoy the beach.

To help you choose the best island for your stay, here are the main characteristics of the two islands famous for their beaches:

Where to go in Cape Verde – Sal Island?

Yes if you are looking for beautiful beaches and entertainment.

Sal is a small island 30 km long and 12 km wide. Its landscapes are sublime because the soils are arid and desert and contrast with the turquoise waters of the beaches with golden or white sand.

Cape Verde dream beach

In addition to the dream beaches, you can also discover the Salinas of Pedra de Lume and the salt dunes.

Thanks to its airport, tourism has exploded there. It is an economic asset for the population but it is also a threat to the preservation of wild spaces.

Where to choose your hotel in Sal for the most beautiful beaches?

To enjoy the dream beaches of Ile de Sal, here are the 2 places to choose :

  • La Santa Maria Bay which is one of the most beautiful beaches in Cape Verde. It represents one of the main tourist attractions of the archipelago. Many hotels, restaurants, shops and companies related to water sports have settled there and make this beach a very lively and busy seaside resort.
  • La Ponta Preta Beach is a little further away from mass tourism and therefore quieter and wilder.

Which hotel on the most beautiful beach in Sal?

If you are looking for a hotel on the most beautiful beach in Cape Verde, with all the comforts and the best facilities for a dream stay, I recommend the Hilton Cape Verde Sal Resort

Hotel on the island of Sal

Where to go in Cape Verde – Island of Boa Vista?

Yes if you are looking for breathtaking landscapes and beautiful beaches.

Boa Vista is larger than the island of Sal. What this island looks like: Sand dunes, volcanic landscapes, lunar landscapes, Viana desert and white sand beaches and turquoise waters.

It is also the meeting place for many surfers and kitesurfers who find the best spots there. Note that, depending on the season, you can also observe the migration of humpback whales from the shores of Boa Vista.

Which hotel on the most beautiful beach in Boa Vista?

There is no shortage of beautiful beaches on the island of Boa Vista. The most famous are those of Santa Monica, Estoril, Praia de Chaves, Atalalanta and Tortuga (where sea turtles come to nest on the shore).

The hotel infrastructure has not developed too much in Boa Vista and that is a good thing. Thus, the landscapes remain wild and some beaches almost deserted!

To stay in Boa Vista, I have two good addresses to share with you. These are accommodations that directly overlook the beach. It is simply magnificent. I let you discover them below:

Vacation home BookingBoavista-Lapa

Located in Sal Rei on the beautiful Estoril beach, here is a beachfront villa with terrace and free Wi-Fi (rare in Cape Verde).

Ideal Boa Vista Island

Alisios Beach House Apartment – ​​Front Sea View

Facing a private beach that will be reserved for you, the accommodations are air-conditioned and benefit from free Wi-Fi and a beautiful terrace. In addition, the establishment offers a car rental service to discover the rest of the island.

Recommended hotel on the most beautiful beach in Cape Verde

Want to discover other heavenly beaches?

So, why not: A stay in Guadeloupe or a holiday in Sardaigne or to Majorca !

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