
Santa Maria Beach
Sal
4.9
Eight kilometres of powdery white sand and turquoise water — the postcard image of Cabo Verde. Best at sunrise.

Pico do Fogo Volcano
Fogo
4.8
Summit Cabo Verde's highest peak at 2,829m. A demanding 6-8 hour ascent through volcanic terrain.

Café Lisboa, Mindelo
São Vicente
4.7
A cosy café on the bay where locals and digital nomads sip strong coffee with a sea view.

Cantinho da Praia
Santiago
4.8
Family-run restaurant serving the freshest cataplana and grilled fish caught the same morning.

Mindelo Live Music
São Vicente
4.9
Wander Rua de Lisboa where every other door opens onto a morna or coladeira jam session.
Hidden gemBuracona — Blue Eye
Sal
4.6
Natural lagoon where, around midday, a beam of sunlight turns the water into a glowing blue eye.