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About Cape Verde

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Cape Verde attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Santiago island

Santiago island

19 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Boa Vista island

Boa Vista island

17 beaches
Wild beach • Good for diving • Kite or windsurfing
Praia

Praia

13 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Football ground
Bofareira

Bofareira

10 beaches
Wild beach • Good for diving • Football ground
Palha Verde

Palha Verde

10 beaches
Wild beach • Good for diving • Football ground
Sal island

Sal island

10 beaches
Wild beach • Good for diving • Football ground
Cabocan

Cabocan

9 beaches
Wild beach • Good for diving • Football ground
Murdeira

Murdeira

9 beaches
Wild beach • Good for diving • Football ground
Santa Maria

Santa Maria

9 beaches
Wild beach • Good for diving • Football ground
Provacao Velha

Provacao Velha

8 beaches
Wild beach • Good for diving • Football ground
Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)

Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha)

8 beaches
Cliffs • Football ground • Good for Kayaking
Cabeca de Tarafes

Cabeca de Tarafes

7 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Relax
Joao Galego

Joao Galego

7 beaches
Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing • Good for Relax
Rabil

Rabil

7 beaches
Wild beach • Good for diving • Football ground
Sal Rei

Sal Rei

7 beaches
Wild beach • Good for diving • Football ground
Sao Tome

Sao Tome

7 beaches
Cliffs • Football ground • Good for Kayaking
Mindelo

Mindelo

6 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Football ground
Sao Vicente island

Sao Vicente island

6 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Football ground
Salinas

Salinas

5 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Relax
Achada Ponta

Achada Ponta

4 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Relax
Calheta de Baixo

Calheta de Baixo

4 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Calheta de Cima

Calheta de Cima

4 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Calheta de Sao Miguel

Calheta de Sao Miguel

4 beaches
Cliffs • Sand&Pebbles • Shore shape - bay
Cidade do Maio

Cidade do Maio

4 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Maio island

Maio island

4 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Morro

Morro

4 beaches
Picturesque • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Norte da Baia II

Norte da Baia II

4 beaches
Wild beach • Football ground • Good for Sup surfing
Praia Baixo

Praia Baixo

4 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Good for Relax
Sao Nikolau island

Sao Nikolau island

4 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Achada Lengueira

Achada Lengueira

3 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Football ground
Achada Pizara

Achada Pizara

3 beaches
Cliffs • Good for Relax • Sand&Pebbles
Calhau

Calhau

3 beaches
Wild beach • Good for Surfing • Good for Relax
Milafre

Milafre

3 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Football ground
Sao Pedro

Sao Pedro

3 beaches
Cliffs • Football ground • Kite or windsurfing
Tarrafal

Tarrafal

3 beaches
Cliffs • Wild beach • Football ground
Tarrafal

Tarrafal

3 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Football ground
Pedra de Lume

Pedra de Lume

2 beaches
Senior friendly • Good for Relax • Sand
Santo Andre

Santo Andre

2 beaches
Cliffs • Kite or windsurfing • Wild camping
Achada Leite

Achada Leite

1 beach
Picturesque • Cliffs • Wild beach
Carrical

Carrical

1 beach
Natural shadow • Sand&Rocks • Shore shape - bay
Fogo island

Fogo island

1 beach
Cliffs • Good for Relax • Sand
Santo Antao island

Santo Antao island

1 beach
Cliffs • Good for diving • Kite or windsurfing
Sao Filipe

Sao Filipe

1 beach
Cliffs • Good for Relax • Sand
Tarrafal

Tarrafal

1 beach
Cliffs • Good for diving • Kite or windsurfing
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Quebra Canela
Quebra Canela
Quebra Canela
Kids friendly

Quebra Canela

Praia 1.6 km
Very good
8.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Very crowded
6.5 Amenities index
Praia da Bila
Praia da Bila
Praia da Bila
Good for Relax

Praia da Bila

Sao Filipe 0.6 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Black sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
2 Amenities index
Praia de Sao Francisco
Praia de Sao Francisco
Praia de Sao Francisco
Good for Relax

Praia de Sao Francisco

Sao Tome 2.5 km
Good
7.8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
2 Amenities index
Praia Tedja
Praia Tedja
Good for Relax

Praia Tedja

Tarrafal 0.3 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
3.7 Amenities index
Aguas Belas Beach
Aguas Belas Beach
Aguas Belas Beach
Good for Relax

Aguas Belas Beach

Achada Leite 1.7 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Difficult access • Mountain trail > 1km • No parking
0 Amenities index
Ponta da Fragata
Ponta da Fragata
Ponta da Fragata
Good for Relax

Ponta da Fragata

Palha Verde 4.5 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Bright sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom
1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Cape Verde beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Sand
Sand
Pebble
Pebble
Remote
Remote
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Long beaches
Long beaches
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 62 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Cape Verde.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Cape Verde

Praia das Dunas Beach

Praia das Dunas Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cape Verde, Rabil 2.3 km
Chaves Beach

Chaves Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cape Verde, Rabil 2.4 km
Charlotte Beach

Charlotte Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cape Verde, Sal Rei 2.4 km
Varandinha Beach

Varandinha Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cape Verde, Provacao Velha 4.9 km
Praia de Cabral

Praia de Cabral
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cape Verde, Sal Rei 0.9 km
Curralinho Beach

Curralinho Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cape Verde, Provacao Velha 4.8 km
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Sandy beaches in Cape Verde

Kite Beach

Kite Beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Santa Maria 0.9 km
Sal Beach

Sal Beach
8.5
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Cabocan 0.6 km
Tarrafal Beach

Tarrafal Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Tarrafal 0.3 km
Vila do Maio

Vila do Maio
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cape Verde, Cidade do Maio 0.8 km
Praia do Curralinho

Praia do Curralinho
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cape Verde, Provacao Velha 4.2 km
Santa Monica Beach

Santa Monica Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cape Verde, Provacao Velha 6 km
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The best beaches in small bays in Cape Verde

Prainha Beach

Prainha Beach
7.7
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Praia 1.4 km
Praia de Portinho

Praia de Portinho
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Praia 2.7 km
Playa de murdeira

Playa de murdeira
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Murdeira 0 km
Praia de Mangue

Praia de Mangue
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Achada Ponta 2.3 km
Cidade Vehla Beach

Cidade Vehla Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Cape Verde, Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha) 0.5 km
Sandy Beach

Sandy Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Calhau 4.6 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Cape Verde

Morro Beach

Morro Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Morro 1.1 km
Praia de Gamboa

Praia de Gamboa
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Praia 0.5 km
Baixo Rocha

Baixo Rocha
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cape Verde, Tarrafal 5.2 km
Praia de Abrabas

Praia de Abrabas
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cape Verde, Cabeca de Tarafes 9.6 km
Praia de Sao Pedro

Praia de Sao Pedro
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cape Verde, Santo Andre 0.6 km
Carquejinha Beach

Carquejinha Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
Cape Verde, Provacao Velha 9.6 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Cape Verde

Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde

Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Santa Maria 1.9 km
Estoril Beach

Estoril Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Sal Rei 0.6 km
Laginha Beach

Laginha Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Mindelo 1 km
Dune of Sal Beach

Dune of Sal Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Cabocan 1.7 km
Silverbeach

Silverbeach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cape Verde, Achada Lengueira 3 km
Tarrafal Beach

Tarrafal Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Black sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cape Verde, Tarrafal 0.3 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Cape Verde, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 47.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Cape Verde is less than 500 meters. 60 beaches are relatively easy to access, 2 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Cape Verde however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Cape Verde's beaches

Calheta Beach
10 Maxime Dubois

This is the ideal spot to relax and soak up the beach vibes on the tranquil island of Maio. The host is incredible and extremely accommodating.

Praia Cidade Velha
10 Adventurer Rivers

Top top top

Praia de Sao Francisco
8 Lara Terra

We've been to many beaches, but this one was the best, even compared to Tarrafal. The sand is lovely and the beach stretches far. It can get quite windy and you may encounter shells poking your feet, so be sure to wear sandals and find a spot shielded from the wind!

Praia Grande
10 Zeph Lark

Very beautiful place

Praia Grande
10 Wren Tim

Very beautiful place

Praia Clarinha
8 Ghislaine Rivers

The room was spacious, but the issue was with the water. We had to go downstairs to inform them that there was no water supply. It would be great if they could offer some refreshments at the swimming pool, perhaps a bar.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 15 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Cape Verde? In total there are 62 beaches and the most popular is Kite Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Cape Verde

Quebra Canela

Quebra Canela
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Praia 1.6 km
Black Beach

Black Beach
6.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Cabocan 2.1 km
Praia da Atalanta

Praia da Atalanta
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cape Verde, Bofareira 5 km
Praia Cidade Velha

Praia Cidade Velha
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Ribeira Grande de Santiago (Cidade Velha) 0.2 km
Praia Baixo

Praia Baixo
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Praia Baixo 0.3 km
Ponta da Fragata

Ponta da Fragata
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Palha Verde 4.5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Cape Verde?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Cape Verde, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 62 beaches in total, of which about 19 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Cape Verde:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Cape Verde?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Cape Verde, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Cape Verde?

Most of the beaches located in Cape Verde are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Cape Verde by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Cape Verde:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Cape Verde?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Cape Verde?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Cape Verde by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Cape Verde are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Cape Verde according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Cape Verde?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Cape Verde?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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