Barlavento Islands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The sea, the sand, and the sky. Boa Vista.
The sea, the sand, and the sky. Boa Vista.
Watching water move is a time-honoured way of moving into the present moment, says the painter Fredericka Foster,
Great spot in this warm water beach in Cabo Verde!!
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Un petit village accessible uniquement à pied, enclavé dans les montagnes

Where to stay in Barlavento Islands

Horse riding Cape Verde

Terra Branca

While Terra Branca may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Market and Estadio da Varzea.

Terra Branca
Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Rua Andrade Corvo Sal
The price is Rp5.560.317 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
Rp5.560.317
Rp6.492.952 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Sal. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo and Ponta Preta ...
7.2/10 Good! (169 reviews)
The staffs very friendly, and amenities are super.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde Resort

Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde Resort

3.5 out of 5
Santa Maria Sal
The price is Rp1.239.449 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
Rp1.239.449
Rp1.523.954 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in ...
8/10 Very Good! (114 reviews)
We stayed at Vila Verde for 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year in a huge apartment. It has a very relaxed and chilled out feel in the complex, an others mentioned parts need updating but this is being done. The staff are all polite and friendly from the security guards cheering me on my morning ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde Resort
Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Cabocan Lote E2, Santa Maria Sal Cape Verde
The price is Rp6.344.656 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
Rp6.344.656
Rp7.394.942 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Sal. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 5 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Santa Maria Beach and Santa Maria Pier are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
Yes, l must say the staff at all levels work tremendously hard to make my stay enjoyable. Every where l went there was someone proactive from the restaurants, bars , toilets and room staff

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Hotel Riu Palace Santa Maria - All Inclusive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde Resort

Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde Resort

3.5 out of 5
Santa Maria Sal
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in ...
8/10 Very Good! (114 reviews)
We stayed at Vila Verde for 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year in a huge apartment. It has a very relaxed and chilled out feel in the complex, an others mentioned parts need updating but this is being done. The staff are all polite and friendly from the security guards cheering me on my morning ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde Resort
Branco Suites

Branco Suites

4.5 out of 5
Santa Maria Sal Sal
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and concierge services. Popular attractions Santa Maria Pier and Santa Maria Town Square ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Spotless rooms, very pleasant helpful staff. Good location and comfortable apartment

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Branco Suites
Las Rochas Mindelo

Las Rochas Mindelo

2.5 out of 5
Lazareto São Vicente
Stay at this beach aparthotel in São Vicente. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Fish Market and Torre de Belém are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)
Great flats with great views!
Wonderful aparthotel in a superb location.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2025

Las Rochas Mindelo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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