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The Top 20 Attractions in Cape Verde

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Cape Verde. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Cape Verde is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Fontainhas Village

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Two clever ideas make the inhabitants of Fontainhas "smart farmers".
Once the much-branched irrigation system. Small levadas bring water from sources in the back valley area to the cisterns, from …

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Coastal Hike from Cruzinha to Ponta do Sol

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Very, very nice coastal hike ... we needed about 5 hours with 2 small breaks.
Based on tips from others, we started in Cruzinha and walked to Ponta do Sol. …

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Santa Maria Pier Fish Market

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In Santa Maria, on the south coast of the island, the facades of the houses are painted in strong colors, like here turquoise. Supposedly to protect against mosquitoes. The town …

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Pico do Fogo

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Spectacular climb up to the crater rim of Pico do Fogo at 2770 meters. The actual summit is considered brittle and is not climbed on the guided tours. Officially, however, …

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Historic Centre of Cidade Velha

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Cidade Velha is the former capital of the island of Santiago. Here the settlement of the Cape Verde Islands by the Portuguese began. The beach, the port of the historic …

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Pérola d'Chaves Beach Bar & Restaurant

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A great location on the beach in the dunes, a friendly team and a meal, from which you at home again and again vorschwärmt at home.
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Stone Cairns on Praia de Chaves

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"No Stress" is the motto of Cape Verde 😀! On the beach on Boavista, at the Hotel Riu Karamboa, this point invites you to simply stand still and let your …

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Alexandre Albuquerque Square

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Praça Alexandre Albuquerque is the main square of the capital city of Praia, Cape Verde. It is located in the southwestern part of the plateau, the historic city center of …

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Presidential Palace of Cape Verde

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It was probably spruced up a few years ago.

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Ponta Preta Lighthouse

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We were very lucky to see whales at the lighthouse...amazing!

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