Boa Vista is made for travellers looking for wide-open beaches, warm weather and a slower pace of life. From the sweeping sands of Praia de Chaves and Santa Monica Beach to turtle watching, whale watching and desert adventures, the island combines effortless relaxation with memorable experiences.
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Boa Vista holidays are perfect for travellers who want beautiful beaches, warm weather and a more relaxed atmosphere than some of Cape Verde’s busier resorts.
Most hotels are set along the island’s coastline, with many offering direct beach access and all-inclusive stays. Sal Rei is the island’s main town and is the best place to experience local restaurants, shops and everyday Cape Verdean life.
Boa Vista is particularly popular with couples, families and travellers looking for a peaceful beach holiday with opportunities to explore the island’s wildlife, desert landscapes and coastline.
Boa Vista is one of the easternmost islands of Cape Verde, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the west coast of Africa. The island is known for its long sandy beaches, desert-like interior and laid-back pace of life.
Sal Rei is the island’s main town, while many of Boa Vista’s hotels are located along the coast near beaches such as Praia de Chaves and Praia de Santa Monica.
The island is home to some of the archipelago’s most beautiful and rewarding beaches, with the sands here stretching for 55km. On the beaches and the waters that surround them, holidaymakers can choose to either relax in the gorgeous sunshine, or alternatively get active across a range of water sports. The same can be said for the great range of accommodation in Boa Vista, offering the temptation to recharge by the pool one day, and the chance to get involved in numerous activities the next.
Away from the coast, the interior of the island presents a luna-like landscape, home to desert and barren rock-filled vistas, dotted with date trees and the occasional ruins of an abandoned village or building. You’ll find the main town of the island, Sal Rei, in the north-west, a location gradually becoming home to more restaurants and bars, as well as showcasing some intriguing architectural landmarks. Our numerous Excursions and Experiences will allow you the possibility of exploring and discovering the best of Boa Vista’s attractions, though many may prefer to just lay back, soak up the sunshine and embrace the languid pace of life that makes Boa Vista so desirable.
Boa Vista is generally quieter and more relaxed, with longer stretches of undeveloped beach and a stronger focus on resort-based holidays. Sal offers more nightlife, restaurants and activity around Santa Maria.
If you’re still deciding, read our full Sal vs Boa Vista guide.
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Please find below a selection of our hotels in Boa vista.
Occidental Boa Vista Beach
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Oasis White Hotel
Orquidea Guest House
Robinson Boa Vista
Spinguera Eco Lodge