Sotavento Islands
Travel Guide





Visit Sotavento Islands
Where to stay in Sotavento Islands

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.

Barceló Praia Cape Verde
Excellent helpful, friendly staff. Building beautiful, in excellent condition and clean. Good food.
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel
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

Hotel Vip Praia
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

Villa Maris Ecolodge
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

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

Charming 2-bedroom apartment with WiFi, AC in lovely Tarrafal
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Popular places to visit
Prainha Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Prainha Beach during your travels in Praia? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area.
Quebra Canela Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Quebra Canela Beach during your travels in Praia? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area.
Market
You can do some window-shopping at Market during your trip to Praia. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Dja'r Fogo
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Dja'r Fogo during your travels in São Filipe. Wander the forest or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Tarrafal Camp
You can study the exhibits at Tarrafal Camp, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Tarrafal. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Estadio da Varzea
Catch an event at Estadio da Varzea during your trip to Praia. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.



