Sao Vicente island - all beaches

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Pet friendly beach
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About Sao Vicente island

Sandy - rocky beaches, clear turquoise water and mountain landscapes - all this is magnificent Sao Vicente island. Mountains and sea - a powerful mixture that takes the breath away from even the most sophisticated traveler! Please don't say we didn't warn you!

Sao Vicente island Best beaches

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Laginha Beach
Laginha Beach
Laginha Beach
Senior friendly

Laginha Beach

Mindelo 1 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.5 Amenities index
Praia de Sao Pedro
Praia de Sao Pedro
Praia de Sao Pedro
Good for Relax

Praia de Sao Pedro

Santo Andre 0.6 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
1 Amenities index
Praia Grande
Praia Grande
Praia Grande
Good for Relax

Praia Grande

Norte da Baia II 2.3 km
Good
7.5
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Bright sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom
1 Amenities index
Flamengo beach
Flamengo beach
Flamengo beach
Good for Relax

Flamengo beach

Sao Pedro 2.5 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand & rocks • Crowded in season • Sand & Rocks bottom
1 Amenities index
Praia Grande
Praia Grande
Praia Grande
Good for Relax

Praia Grande

Calhau 1.9 km
Good
7.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Bright sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom
1 Amenities index
Sandy Beach
Sandy Beach
Sandy Beach
Good for Relax

Sandy Beach

Calhau 4.6 km
Pleasant
6.8
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 Sao Vicente island beaches

Uncrowded
Uncrowded
Sand
Sand
Pet friendly
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Beaches in small bays
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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 6 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Sao Vicente island.

Long beaches in Sao Vicente island

Laginha Beach

Laginha Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Mindelo 1 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
Praia Grande

Praia Grande
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Norte da Baia II 2.3 km
Flamengo beach

Flamengo beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Cape Verde, Sao Pedro 2.5 km
Praia Grande

Praia Grande
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Calhau 1.9 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Sao Vicente island

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
Praia Grande

Praia Grande
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Norte da Baia II 2.3 km
Flamengo beach

Flamengo beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Cape Verde, Sao Pedro 2.5 km
Praia Grande

Praia Grande
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Calhau 1.9 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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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Sao Vicente island

Laginha Beach

Laginha Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Mindelo 1 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
Praia Grande

Praia Grande
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Norte da Baia II 2.3 km
Flamengo beach

Flamengo beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Cape Verde, Sao Pedro 2.5 km
Praia Grande

Praia Grande
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Calhau 1.9 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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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Sao Vicente island, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is a mix of sand and rocks of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 5.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Sao Vicente island is less than 500 meters. 6 beaches are relatively easy to access.

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

Latest reviews on Sao Vicente island's beaches

Praia Grande
10 Zeph Lark

Very beautiful place

Praia Grande
10 Wren Tim

Very beautiful place

Laginha Beach
8 Foungosien Traoré

A serene spot to spend your weekend or Holly's day, with the added bonus of golden sand.

Praia de Sao Pedro
4 thekwoman

This beach is supposedly "exquisite," but let's be real, it's just like any other beach. Sure, we saw some turtles in the water, but whoop-de-doo, that's nothing special. And if you're into watching planes land at the airport, then I guess this is the place for you. But honestly, who cares? It's just a beach.

Flamengo beach
8 Gartánio Flaviose

Absolutely deserted, just 5 km from the road to airport

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.

The hottest month of the island is September - air temperature during this time warms up to 26.4°C and water up to 27.5°C. The coldest month is March - air temperature drops to 21.7°C and water to 22.4°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Sao Vicente island? In total there are 6 beaches and the most popular is Laginha Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Sao Vicente island

Laginha Beach

Laginha Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Mindelo 1 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
Flamengo beach

Flamengo beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Cape Verde, Sao Pedro 2.5 km
Sandy Beach

Sandy Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Calhau 4.6 km
Praia Grande

Praia Grande
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Calhau 1.9 km
Praia Grande

Praia Grande
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Norte da Baia II 2.3 km
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