Sotavento Islands

Travel Guide

The Fort of São Filipe in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde.
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

Where to stay in Sotavento Islands

Horse riding Cape Verde

Terra Branca

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

Terra Branca
Barceló Praia Cape Verde

Barceló Praia Cape Verde

5 out of 5
Av. Rotary International Praia Praia
The price is ¥26,164 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
¥26,164
¥30,997 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Prainha Beach and Quebra Canela Beach ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (108 reviews)
Excellent helpful, friendly staff. Building beautiful, in excellent condition and clean. Good food.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Barceló Praia Cape Verde
Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel

Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel

4 out of 5
Prainha, Cidade Da Praia Praia Santiago
The price is ¥28,543 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
¥28,543
¥33,735 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (262 reviews)
This Hotel is wonderful. Rooms are big and spotless clean. The saltwater pool was nice as well. It is like a little paradise in Praia

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel
Hotel Vip Praia

Hotel Vip Praia

4 out of 5
Avenida Jorge Barbosa Praia
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (283 reviews)
Everything was lovely. Stayed one night on my way to Airport next day. Staff was very lovely, the views are beautiful. Breakfast was good, better that I expected. Room was spotless clean A little small but very cosy and comfortable. Excellent location Overall recommended and if come back to a hotel ...

Reviewed on Feb 22, 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.
Villa Maris Ecolodge

Villa Maris Ecolodge

3 out of 5
Hill, Maio Island Maio
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Maio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rotcha Beach and Nossa Senhora da Luz ...
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 Aug 4, 2024

Villa Maris Ecolodge
Dolce Waves – Luxury apartment with sea view, jacuzzi & modern design

Dolce Waves – Luxury apartment with sea view, jacuzzi & modern design

Praia Praia
Stay at this apartment in Praia. Enjoy laundry facilities, air conditioning, and a hot tub. Popular attractions Quebra Canela Beach and Prainha Beach are located ...
2/10 (1 review)
I give this stay 0 stars. Host cancelled my reservation days before my stay and created a big issue for me during my vacation. Beware!

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

Dolce Waves – Luxury apartment with sea view, jacuzzi & modern design
Charming 2-bedroom apartment with WiFi, AC in lovely Tarrafal

Charming 2-bedroom apartment with WiFi, AC in lovely Tarrafal

Tarrafal Tarrafal
Stay at this apartment in Tarrafal. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located nearby.
Charming 2-bedroom apartment with WiFi, AC in lovely Tarrafal
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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