Sotavento Islands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The Fort of São Filipe in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde.
An amazing view from the Fort of São Filipe.
Another amazing view from the Fort of São Filipe
Un petit village accessible uniquement à pied, enclavé dans les montagnes
Horse riding Cape Verde

Where to stay in Sotavento Islands

Horse riding Cape Verde

Terra Branca

While Terra Branca may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Estadio da Varzea and Market.

Terra Branca
Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel

Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel

4 out of 5
Prainha, Cidade Da Praia Praia Santiago
The price is NZ$327 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$327
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (265 reviews)
Very nice hotel. A few shortcomings: Much of The equipment in the gym is non-functional and the elliptical is broken and dangerous; We had a roach in our room; they do not regularly provide water —you have to ask for it; the bead only have sheets (no blankets) but there are comforters in the ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel
Barceló Praia Cape Verde

Barceló Praia Cape Verde

5 out of 5
Av. Rotary International Praia Praia
The price is NZ$335 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$335
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Prainha Beach and Centro Cultural Português ...
Barceló Praia Cape Verde
Hotel Vip Praia

Hotel Vip Praia

4 out of 5
Avenida Jorge Barbosa Praia
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (284 reviews)
It is a good property and the location is really good….. have liked the gym and it is right next to Praia shopping centre. There are lot of options for different kind of cuisine. Overall an outstanding property for the business travellers.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Hotel Vip Praia
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartment with swimming pool and magnificent view of Tarrafal Bay

Apartment with swimming pool and magnificent view of Tarrafal Bay

Tarrafal Tarrafal
Stay at this apartment in Tarrafal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tarrafal Beach and lighthouse are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Un superbe appartement avec une très belle vue
L’appartement de Djone est très agréable, très propre, très bien équipé. La terrasse avec piscine et vue sur la mer est super agréable. L’appartement est très bien situé, on peut tout faire à pied : plage, village, restaurants. Nous avons passé un super moment sur place, je recommande fortement ...

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Apartment with swimming pool and magnificent view of Tarrafal Bay
Apartamentos Santiago - Tarrafal

Apartamentos Santiago - Tarrafal

3.5 out of 5
Ao lado do Liceu do Tarrafal Tarrafal Tarrafal
Stay at this apartment in Tarrafal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located nearby.
6/10 (4 reviews)
passable pour une nuit Max
Wifi très compliquée Eau chaude une douche sur deux Pas de rideaux pour celui ou celle qui dort dans le salon , ni Climatisation

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Apartamentos Santiago - Tarrafal
Villa Maris Ecolodge

Villa Maris Ecolodge

3 out of 5
Hill, Maio Island Maio
Stay at this beach apartment in Maio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rotcha Beach and Nossa Senhora da Luz Parish ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
On arrivant le local etait fermé, on est arrive avec 3 enfants et il y avait personne .. l’hotel etait fermée .. on a du appeller un taxi et aller chercher un endroit pour dormir ! horrible !!!!

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2024

Villa Maris Ecolodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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