Cape Verde beaches for families with children: where to go and what to know
Calm sea, accessible sand, resorts with entertainment and safety: the best beaches and islands for a family holiday in the archipelago.
Cape Verde is more family-friendly than it seems. Warm water year-round, direct flights from Europe in about 6 hours and resorts with kids clubs make the archipelago a credible alternative to the Mediterranean — as long as you pick the right beach. Not all coasts are equal for small children.
On Boa VistaChaves BeachSal vs Boa Vista guide
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For extremely calm sea, Tarrafal BaySantiago
Laginha BeachSão VicenteMindelo and Laginha
What to avoid with small children? Wind-exposed beaches (Kite BeachSão Pedroturtle guideTarrafal de Monte Trigo
Practical tips: mineral children's sunscreen, hat, plenty of water and beach hours until 11 a.m. and after 4 p.m. in summer. Teach children not to touch marine animals. For family accommodation near the sand, check [[hotels|hotels]] and the [[quiz|beach quiz]] to find your ideal island-beach match.
