last edited Dec 11, 2019
What to See in Cape Verde
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Location
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Cape Verde has one site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, on the island of Santiago:
- Cidade Velha (2009):
"Leeward" Islands
Santiago **/***
- Assomada :
- Praia :
- Tarrafal :
Other Islands
- Brava :
- Fogo :
- Maio :
"Windward" Islands
Sal *
- Espargos :
São Vicente **
- Mindelo :
Other Islands
Recommended
Cidade Velha
★★★ It is the former capital and the oldest city in Cape Verde. Its beautiful historic centre has earned it a place on the UNESCO World…
Santo Antão
★★★ This is the westernmost island in the archipelago. Volcanic and wild, it offers great hiking opportunities and, secondarily, climbing…
Worth a look / Other
Assomada
★★ It's a "cultural" city located in the center of Santiago Island. You can see various buildings in Portuguese colonial style.
Boa Vista (Cape Verde)
★★ South of Sal, the large island is known for its beaches, dunes, water activities, and, incidentally, its sea turtles. This is also where…
Fogo
★★ The island's main attraction is its still-active volcano (Pico do Fogo). You can climb its slopes, preferably with a guide.
Mindelo
★★ Nestled in its beautiful bay with a few fine colonial houses, Mindelo is the cultural capital of Cape Verde, thanks in particular to its…
Pedra de Lume
★★ Small village on the east coast with salt pans that, incidentally, gave the island its name.
Pico da Antonia
★★ The highest point on Santiago is located in a protected area. You get a beautiful panorama from its summit (1,394 m).
Santa Luzia
★★ The uninhabited island next to São Vicente is a nature reserve. It’s visited on excursions from the latter.
Brava
★ The smallest inhabited island in Cape Verde is only accessible by boat. Fairly quiet, you can enjoy pleasant walks and still see some…
Espargos
★ It is the capital of Sal Island, with Amílcar Cabral International Airport on its outskirts.
Maio
★ A small island with beaches, turtles, and forest.
Praia
★ The capital of Cape Verde, featuring historic buildings, beaches, and all the services of the archipelago's largest city.
Santa Maria (Cape Verde)
★ This is the main tourist area of Sal and even the archipelago. Visitors come for the beaches and the various water activities available…
São Nicolau
★ This island, traditionally living off agriculture and fishing, has developed a small tourism sector with hiking, fishing, diving, and water…
Tarrafal
★ This fishing port on the north coast of Santiago also boasts beautiful beaches popular with visitors.