Close to exoticism without the crowds. Sal and Boa Vista stand for well-being, relaxation and pleasure

The Cape Verde Islands are definitely one of the most popular year-round tours, offering a lot for both adventurers and beach lovers. The blue of the Atlantic Ocean, the regular roar of the waves melting on white and deserted beaches, delicious food and drinks, and the rustle of the wind that even in the hot sun will make you not sweat. Just cool.

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Do you know what “sandboarding” is? It’s a plank-ridden sand dune. Unforgettable entertainment for sure…

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Sandboarding – enjoy riding the sand dunes

Relax on a catamaran cruise. You will explore the beauty around the island and you can swim near the boats or go snorkeling and explore the underwater life.

In most hotels there are diving schools with the possibility of diving in the open sea with a companion. Cape Verde is also a paradise for surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing and similar sports that require high waves and wind in the sails.

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The Cape Verde Islands are a paradise for water sports lovers

Do you want to look into a volcanic crater? So visiting Fogo Island with its still active volcano at an altitude of 2,800 meters above sea level and beautiful views full of contrast is the right choice.

Get to know the island of Sao Vicente with the famous town of Mindel and the greenest island of Santo Antao – supposedly the two most beautiful islands in Cape Verde. Typical Cape Verdean houses, the 500 year old Cova crater, the most beautiful valley with the Ribeira Grande, the Ribeira Torra waterfall and many endemic plant species await you. And sample Cape Verdean sugar cane rum at Grogue’s signature distillery.

Boa Vista Turtle Island

This is where there is the fourth largest turtle population in the world. You can’t miss it…

You are in the desert and you will definitely enjoy it here on four wheels! Head to the beaches of Santa Mónica & Varandinha and of course the wreck of the famous Santa Maria cargo ship, whose hull has been swept away by the sea for over 40 years.

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Boa Vista – The wreck of the freighter Santa Maria

On a day trip around the island of Boa Vista, you will be able to admire the changing landscape: from the semi-desert with the oasis of Fonte Vicente, through the beautiful and abandoned village of Curral Velho and the nearby salt flats, which once provided a livelihood for the island’s inhabitants, the cliffs cliffs stretching by the sea, tamarisk forests, Ervatão beach, where the right karts spawn in season, to the beautiful town of Fundo das Figueiras. Be sure not to miss tasting the local specialties – goat cheese, papaya jam or grogue and ponche liqueurs.

If you walk across the dunes towards Varandinha Beach, you will be greeted by stunning caves and rock crevices. The jagged cliffs and abundant beach life are a subject of gratitude for any photographer. Also visit Santa Mónica beach – the most beautiful beach in Africa, whose eighteen kilometers long, white sand and amazing waves will enchant even those who cannot swim.

Sal – not just a salt island

A visit to the medieval salt mines, located in the crater of a vast extinct volcano, is a must when holidaying on the island of Sal. The water in the local salt lake, together with the microclimate in the crater, has the same effect as in the Dead Sea.

How about an adventurous journey through unspoiled nature in a 4x open pick-up? Imagine driving through secluded coves, visiting the port of Palmeira and the magic eye in Buracona, seeing the fata morgan and finally swimming in a salt mine. If you are driving along the west coast, stop at Shark Bay and also stop at Kite Beach – the most beautiful of the Serra Negra mountains.

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Sal – my salt. Bathing in a crater that has a similar effect to the Dead Sea

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