Cape Verde Holidays
Travelling under the motto:
“Cabo Verde – No Stress”
A Cape Verde holiday can be whatever you want it to be – from beach and all-inclusive holidays to individual round-trip tours and island hopping, guided or self-guided hiking holidays, and a huge choice of excursions and activities across the nine islands.
What do the Cape Verde Islands offer for your holiday?
There are many possibilities open to you on a Cape Verde holiday. You don’t have to choose between swimming or hiking, but can easily combine both. Endless beaches, breathtaking mountains and high plateaus shrouded in mist form a unique liaison that combines relaxation and adventure. Follow the Creole motto “Cabo Verde – No Stress” and let yourself be carried away by the African joie de vivre.
Which Island for Which Holiday?
Ideal for beach holidays on Cape Verde are the islands of Sal and Boa Vista. Here you can go kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, diving and fishing. You can then relax in one of the fantastic beach hotels and all-inclusive resorts along the kilometre-long beaches.
If you prefer hiking & nature, an individual hiking tour or an individual round trip, the islands Santo Antão, Santiago and Fogo are ideal for your holiday offering dramatic mountains, green valleys and, on Fogo, an active volcano to climb.
For culture & city life, you have Santiago and São Vicente with markets, Creole history and live music (Mindelo is the home of morna).
While quieter islands such as São Nicolau, Brava and Maio are largely untouched, they reward those looking to escape the crowds.
When is the best time to travel to Cape Verde?
Cape Verde is in season all year round.
Look forward to 23 to 30 degrees Celsius during the day and around 24 degrees Celsius on summer nights or around 18 degrees Celsius on winter evenings.
The water is also pleasantly warm at 22 degrees Celsius in February/March to 27 degrees Celsius in September/October.
You should note the time of the winds (Tempo das brisas) from October to July, from which especially surfers and kite surfers benefit, and the rainy season (Tempo das chuvas) in August/September.
Since the Cape Verde Islands are a sunny holiday destination even in winter, you can enjoy your stay all year round – regardless of whether you want to visit just one of the islands or explore the entire archipelago by island hopping.
Cape Verde Holidays – FAQ
Which is the best island in Cape Verde?
It depends on your holiday: Sal and Boa Vista are best for beaches and all-inclusive resorts, Santo Antão and Fogo for hiking, and Santiago and São Vicente for culture and nightlife.
What types of holiday can you have in Cape Verde?
Beach and all-inclusive holidays, individual round-trip tours across several islands, guided or self-guided hiking tours, and day excursions and activities such as diving, boat trips and sightseeing.
When is the best time to visit Cape Verde?
Cape Verde is a year-round destination with 23–30 °C by day. October to July suits surfers and kitesurfers (windy season); August and September are the short rainy season.
Is Cape Verde good for families and couples?
Yes – the beach islands offer family-friendly all-inclusive resorts, while round trips and hiking islands are popular with couples and active travellers.
How do you travel between the islands?
By short domestic flights or by ferry. Island hopping lets you combine, for example, a beach island with a hiking island in one trip..