Cape Verde holidays are fulfilling and interesting, offering a variety of vacation styles, from peaceful getaways to daring excursions focusing on water sports and outdoor activities.
There is so much to do in Cape Verde that it is recommended spacing out your activities across many days to acquire a varied and satisfying range of experiences. Choosing what to do on your vacation may be stressful and difficult, so we've put up this list of our top 10 things to do in Cape Verde to help you decide.
Jump to:
- 1. Scuba or snorkelling
- 2. Beach time
- 3. Explore Santa Maria
- 4. Go Kitesurfing
- 5. Visit a volcano
- 6. Turtles
- 7. Ride a horse
- 8. Go fishing
- 9. Sal's Salt Mines
- 10. Sand dune quad biking
- 11. Keep an eye on the fishermen as they dump their catch at the Santa Maria pier.
- 12. Eaten gelato at Giramondo in Santa Maria
1. Scuba or snorkelling
Divers and snorkelers may explore Cape Verde's underwater world. One of the finest locations to do this is on Sal Island, near Santa Maria Beach.
2. Beach time
Some individuals choose to spend their Cape Verde vacation resting on the beach. Among the best coastline locations in Santa Maria Beach on Sal, Praia de Chaves on Boa Vista, and Santa Monica on Boa Vista. Here are some of our favourites Cape Verde beaches.
3. Explore Santa Maria
You may spend a day or two in Santa Maria, on Sal, and get a taste of Cape Verde that people who stay on the beach would miss. Discover our favourite Santa Maria beach eateries.
4. Go Kitesurfing
Wind sports are among the most thrilling and gratifying of Cape Verde's water activities. A lot of the coast of Sal and Boa Vista has high winds from November to March, which provides for great kitesurfing conditions. Athletes of all levels may enjoy the sport, whether they are seasoned pros or newbies. Here are some popular water sports.
5. Visit a volcano
Get your hiking boots and walking poles ready, since the island of Fogo is perfect for energetic people. Trekking through the Cha das Caldeiras towards the spooky ruins of Pico do Fogo is one of the finest routes on the island. Find out what else you can do outside in the location here.
6. Turtles
This one is particularly easy if you visit Ervato Beach on Boa Vista between July and September. This is the third most significant loggerhead turtle nesting location in the world. The ideal time to observe them is at night, and we provide guided excursions to witness this amazing natural phenomenon. Learn about adopting a loggerhead hatchling in Cape Verde.
7. Ride a horse
A horseback ride is one of the best ways to see the sights and feel the ambiance of Boa Vista. Every afternoon, tourists may enjoy a trip along the coast and through the waves. Visit our excursions and activities page to learn more about our horseback riding and other trips.
8. Go fishing
Fishing is another popular water activity in Cape Verde. Many of the islands offer guided fishing excursions, although Sal and Boa Vista are the most accessible. There's everything from rock fishing to deep-sea fishing to big game fishing and surfcasting. Our blog article on fishing in Cape Verde.
9. Sal's Salt Mines
The salt mines at Pedra de Lume seem abandoned, yet hundreds of people worked here in the 18th century. The ancient mines' scenery is beautiful, but the true pleasure is in bathing or floating in the salt ponds they left behind. Find out more about the salt flats and other activities on Sal.
10. Sand dune quad biking
Quad excursions are offered in Sal and Boa Vista. Others prefer to stay to the island's magnificent sand dunes - a really amazing sight. See which of our top ten trips and tours appeals to you.
11. Keep an eye on the fishermen as they dump their catch at the Santa Maria pier.
The fishing industry is one of the island's most important sources of income. You may go down to the pier and watch the fisherman bring in their catches and the local restaurants purchasing the catch of the day and bringing it back to the restaurant in a wheelbarrow.
It's about as hectic as things get in Sal. Unsurprisingly, tuna is prominent on Cape Verdean menus in every manner imaginable, and it is some of the freshest tuna we've ever had in our lives!
12. Eaten gelato at Giramondo in Santa Maria
Believe us when we say that this is a real phenomenon! After you've finished your dinner in one of the charming (and reasonably priced) eateries in Santa Maria, skip dessert and go to Giramondo for gelato. We'd nearly go so far as to claim that the gelato was on par with the best that can be found in Italy itself.
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