Boa Vista Travel Costs & Things to Do

Stay

days

Pace

Relaxed

Safety

/ 5

Popularity

/ 10

OVERVIEW

Boa Vista is a low, arid island in the Atlantic, known for broad sand dunes, salt flats and long undeveloped beaches. The main town, Sal Rei, contains colourful colonial buildings, a small harbour and most visitor services. Beyond it, roads and tracks cross a sparse interior towards fishing villages and remote stretches of coast.

Wind and open water support kitesurfing and sailing, while sea turtles nest on several beaches during the warmer months. Resort areas provide easy beach access, but the island’s stronger character appears in its empty landscapes and small settlements. Conditions away from the main roads can be rough, so guided trips are common.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

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THINGS TO DO

Admire Boa Vista’s colonial architecture

Look closely at Boa Vista’s colonial architecture for a concrete introduction to Boa Vista’s built character. Notice the materials, street setting and later changes as well as the main façade. Choose it only if it fits your base and route.

Architecture

1–3 hours

Trace Boa Vista’s colonial history

Use Boa Vista’s colonial history to understand a specific part of Boa Vista’s past rather than viewing it without context. Allow time for interpretation, not only the most photographed exterior.

History

2–4 hours

Kitesurf in Boa Vista

Kitesurf at Boa Vista’s main kitesurfing area only in wind and water conditions suited to your ability. Local instruction is important where launch areas, currents or seasonal winds are unfamiliar.

Kitesurfing

2–4 hours

Sail Boa Vista’s main waters

Sail around Boa Vista’s main sailing waters on a route suited to the day’s weather and your experience. Confirm the departure point and whether the trip is seasonal before planning around it. Choose it only if it fits your base and route.

Sailing

Half or full day

Find Boa Vista’s best-known beaches

Spend time at Boa Vista’s best-known beaches rather than treating every nearby beach as interchangeable. Swimming conditions, access and facilities can vary, so check locally before entering the water.

Beaches

2–5 hours

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Languages

Portuguese

Currency

Cape Verdean escudo · CVE

Payments

Cards accepted

Tipping