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Maio and Bitxe Rotxa: Cape Verde's quietest island

Empty sands, turtles and slow pace: guide to Bitxe Rotxa Beach and the best stays on Maio — far from Sal's crowds.

By Cape Verde Beaches Team 25 Apr 2026 8 min read
Maio and Bitxe Rotxa: Cape Verde's quietest island

MaioBitxe Rotxa Beach

Reaching Maio means flying via SalSantiago

Bitxe Rotxa accommodation includes Villa 4 Stella Maris, Casa dos Amigos and newer Hotel Casa Evora and Villa Maris Ecolodge — all listed in [[hotels|beach hotels]]. Book ahead in turtle season.

Desert beach with dunes and calm sea on Maio
Bitxe Rotxa keeps the virgin beach charm Sal and Boa Vista no longer have.

Nico Marín / Pexels

What to do? Long swims, coastal walks, birdwatching and trips to Vila do Maio for cachupa and artisan grogue. Don't expect nightlife — expect pure Morabeza.

Cross with turtle protectionSal vs Boa Vista