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Praia de Santa Maria, Cabo Verde
Morabeza and Pure Nature

Discover the Paradise of
Cape Verde Beaches

From endless desert dunes to volcanic black sand bays and kitesurfing sanctuaries. Find your perfect paradise in the archipelago of Morabeza.

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Archipelago Guide

Explore the Islands of Cape Verde

Each island is a unique microcosm with its own coastal identity. Select an island to access the detailed travel guide and discover its best beaches.

Sal Island
Flat Island Cosmopolitan
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Sal Island

"The Mecca of Golden Sands and Water Sports"

Sal Island is the most famous and visited island in Cape Verde. With its motto "No Stress", it captivates travellers with its relaxed atmosphere, endless white sand beaches, and warm waters of an unparalleled turquoise. A former land of salt flats (hence its name), today it is a global hub for Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, and diving.

Local Vibe Cosmopolitan, vibrant and perfect for wind sports.
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Boa Vista Island
Flat Island Wild
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Boa Vista Island

"Infinite Dunes and Virgin Beaches of Wild Beauty"

Boa Vista is the untouched paradise of the archipelago, famous for its magnificent dunes reminiscent of the Sahara desert and the longest beaches in Cape Verde. It is a destination of pure contemplation, peace, and contact with wild nature, being also the main nesting site for Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) sea turtles in the Atlantic.

Local Vibe Wild, romantic and blessed with sand deserts that kiss the ocean.
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Santiago Island
Mountain Island Mountainous
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Santiago Island

"The African Soul, History and Natural Contrasts"

Santiago is the largest island in the archipelago and home to the country's capital, Praia. It is the historical and cultural heart of Cape Verde, where the African heritage is felt with greatest intensity. Between steep mountains and green valleys, you will find some of the country's most stunning bays, highlighting the paradisiacal Tarrafal beach.

Local Vibe Mountainous, culturally rich, full of history and lush bays.
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São Vicente Island
Mountain Island Festive
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São Vicente Island

"Cultural Capital and Bays of Charm and Tradition"

São Vicente is the homeland of the legendary Cesária Évora and the cultural capital of the country. Mindelo, the main city, is famous for its magnificent bay, well-preserved colonial architecture, and bohemian nights full of live music. On the coast, the island reveals safe beaches perfect for swimming or radical windsurfing.

Local Vibe Festive, lyrical, filled with music, art, and calm crystal-clear waters.
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Santo Antão Island
Mountain Island Dramatic landscapes of colossal mountains dropping onto wild black beaches.
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Santo Antão Island

"Majestic Canyons and Volcanic Black Sand Beaches"

Santo Antão is the westernmost and most mountainous island, world-famous for its spectacular trekking trails along dizzying canyons. Its northern and western coast displays volcanic black sand beaches and rocky beaches of rare dramatic beauty, contrasting the lush green of agricultural valleys with the deep blue of the rough ocean.

Local Vibe Dramatic landscapes of colossal mountains dropping onto wild black beaches.
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Maio Island
Flat Island Peaceful
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Maio Island

"The Hidden Secret of Absolute Tranquillity"

Maio is a flat, peaceful island that seems to have stood still in time. Ideal for those looking to escape mass tourism, it offers deserted beaches of fine golden sand surrounding almost the entire island. The silence is interrupted only by the breaking of the waves and the singing of birds in its vast acacia woods.

Local Vibe Peaceful, bucolic, covered with acacia forests and footprint-free beaches.
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