Ilhéu Rabo de Junco Island
Small islet off Sal island, Cape Verde
A small islet off Sal where boaters and birdwatchers visit for coastal views, seabird roosts and short excursions from nearby resorts.
Ilhéu Rabo de Junco at a Glance#
Admission: Free (boat fare to islet varies)
About Ilhéu Rabo de Junco#
Ilhéu Rabo de Junco is a small, uninhabited islet off the coast of Sal island in Cape Verde, forming part of the island group’s offshore rocky features.
The islet is a natural maritime feature used mainly for navigation reference and occasional wildlife roosting; it has no visitor facilities.
There is no substantial recorded settlement history for the islet; its significance is geographic and ecological rather than cultural.
It lies off the western shoreline of Sal, within the maritime area of the Sal municipality.
How to Get to Ilhéu Rabo de Junco#
Ilhéu Rabo de Junco is visible and approached from Sal Island (Cape Verde). Boats depart from local harbors on Sal; hire a licensed skipper familiar with reef approaches.
Tips for Visiting Ilhéu Rabo de Junco#
- Best approached from Sal Island-combine with boat tours that visit multiple islets for cost efficiency.
- Bring water and shade-there is no infrastructure on the islet.
- Avoid landing during strong swell; curving reef can create tricky surf.
Best Time to Visit Ilhéu Rabo de Junco#
Visit during the dry season for calmer sea conditions and more reliable boat service from Sal.
Weather & Climate near Ilhéu Rabo de Junco#
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in September) and warm winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 18°C to 28°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 18° - 24° | 21° | 4 mm | some cloud | 75% | 7.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.1h |
| February | Excellent | 18° - 23° | 21° | 1 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 7.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.5h |
| March | Ideal | 18° - 24° | 21° | 1 mm | some cloud | 81% | 6.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 18° - 24° | 21° | 0 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 6.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.4h |
| May | Ideal | 19° - 24° | 22° | 0 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 7.0 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.8h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 25° | 23° | 0 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 6.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.0h |
| July | Excellent | 21° - 26° | 23° | 1 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 5.1 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.9h |
| August | Excellent | 22° - 27° | 25° | 12 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.6 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.6h |
| September | Excellent | 23° - 28° | 26° | 32 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 5.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Ideal | 22° - 28° | 25° | 5 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.7h |
| November | Ideal | 21° - 27° | 24° | 1 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 5.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.2h |
| December | Ideal | 19° - 24° | 22° | 4 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 6.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.0h |
