Things to Do

Things to Do in Cape Verde

There are 26 attractions in Cape Verde. Santiago, largest cape verde island hosting the capital, praia, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Santiago
1
Santiago
Largest Cape Verde island hosting the capital, Praia
Island
Sal
2
Sal
Cape Verdean island known for beaches and salt production
Island
Fogo
3
Fogo
Volcanic Cape Verde island dominated by Pico do Fogo
Island
Boa Vista
4
Boa Vista
Cape Verde island with extensive sand dunes and beaches
Island
São Vicente
5
São Vicente
Cape Verde island with cultural Mindelo port city
Island
Santo Antão
6
Santo Antão
Mountainous Cape Verde island popular for hiking trails
Island
Brava
7
Brava
Small volcanic Cape Verde island with rugged landscapes
Island
Maio
8
Maio
Sandy Cape Verde island with fishing communities
Island
São Nicolau
9
São Nicolau
Cape Verde island known for mountains and cultural festivals
Island
Santa Luzia
10
Santa Luzia
Uninhabited islet near São Vicente, Cape Verde
Island
Barlavento Islands
11
Barlavento Islands
Northern windward islands group of Cape Verde
Islands
Sotavento Islands
12
Sotavento Islands
Southern Cape Verde islands featuring sandy beaches and dunes
Islands
Ilhéu Raso
13
Ilhéu Raso
Uninhabited Cape Verde islet important for seabirds
Island
Ilhéu Branco
14
Ilhéu Branco
Uninhabited Cape Verde islet important for seabird colonies
Island
Pico de Antónia
15
Pico de Antónia
Highest peak on Santiago island, Cape Verde
Mountain
Serra Malagueta
16
Serra Malagueta
Volcanic mountain range and national park on Santiago
Mountains
Ilhéu de Sal Rei
17
Ilhéu de Sal Rei
Rocky islet near Boa Vista, Cape Verde
Island
Ilhéus do Rombo
18
Ilhéus do Rombo
Chain of small islets off Brava's coast, Cape Verde
Islands
Ilhéu dos Pássaros
19
Ilhéu dos Pássaros
Small islet near São Vicente serving seabird habitat
Island
Ilhéu Grande
20
Ilhéu Grande
Uninhabited islet near Brava island, steep cliffs
Island
Ilhéu de Cima
21
Ilhéu de Cima
Small islet above Brava, seabird nesting site
Island
Monte Verde (Cape Verde)
22
Monte Verde (Cape Verde)
São Vicente's highest peak with island panoramas
Mountain
23
Ilhéu Rabo de Junco
Small islet off Sal island, Cape Verde
Island
Ilhéu de Santa Maria
24
Ilhéu de Santa Maria
Islet near Santiago Island, Praia municipality
Island
Fogo National Park
25
Fogo National Park
Volcanic national park surrounding Pico do Fogo
National Park
Viana
26
Viana
Coastal town on São Vicente island, Cape Verde
Volcano