Sotavento Islands Travel Guide

Tourist 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

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Where to stay in Sotavento Islands

Horse riding Cape Verde

Terra Branca

While Terra Branca may 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 AU$304 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$304
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Prainha Beach and Quebra Canela Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (104 reviews)
Friendly helpful staff, good location, great pool and deck and a big comfy room with a nice view over the bay and the town, what’s not to love!?!

Reviewed on 12 Feb 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 AU$310 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$310
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (261 reviews)
Good hotel with decent facilities. Nice rooms, pool is a salt one, makes swimming a bit tough. Staff at front desk were excellent and the rest were good without being particularly friendly. Food was ok, breakfast fine without being exceptional. Marked it a 4 because for the cost and bar prices etc ...

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel
Hotel Vip Praia

Hotel Vip Praia

4 out of 5
Avenida Jorge Barbosa Praia
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (281 reviews)
Staff went above and beyond to help solve a problem I had. Room was clean and comfortable and hotel location was convenient, next to restaurants and grocery store.

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

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
Stay at this beach apartment in Maio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rotcha Beach and Nossa Senhora da Luz Parish ...
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 4 Aug 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 3 Jan 2026

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

Aparthotel Ixola

3 out of 5
Rua Ciade Amadora Tarrafal
Stay at this aparthotel in Tarrafal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located nearby.
Durant notre séjour de 10 jours, le ménage a été fait seulement 2 fois dans l'appartement et les draps et serviettes ont été changés qu'une seule fois.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2020

Aparthotel Ixola
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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