Title: Visit Sotavento Islands: Best of Sotavento Islands Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Sotavento Islands](https://expedia.com/Sotavento-Islands-Hotels.d3000655923.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Sotavento Islands](https://expedia.com/Sotavento-Islands-Vacation-Rentals.d3000655923.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Sotavento Islands](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Sotavento-Islands.d3000655923.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Sotavento Islands](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Sotavento-Islands.d3000655923.Car-Rental-Guide)[Sotavento Islands Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Sotavento-Islands.d3000655923.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Sotavento Islands ## Travel Guide ![The Fort of São Filipe in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/869b597e-0d38-46cc-af77-8da7d801e87b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![An amazing view from the Fort of São Filipe. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/df26db9d-b187-447a-aa4e-6f70176c496e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Another amazing view from the Fort of São Filipe ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/6532a146-5b91-4177-b974-acf7d2998a9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Un petit village accessible uniquement à pied, enclavé dans les montagnes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144397/54d122e9-94fb-41ff-a230-760cefdd4ff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Horse riding Cape Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/8e83db3f-9fc9-48a1-9b4c-a36ad1ccdde7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sotavento Islands Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Sotavento Islands ![Horse riding Cape Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/8e83db3f-9fc9-48a1-9b4c-a36ad1ccdde7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Terra Branca While Terra Branca might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Estadio da Varzea and Market. [](https://expedia.com/Praia-Terra-Branca.dx553248635976400103) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Sotavento-Islands.dx3000655923.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Sotavento Islands Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Sotavento Islands ![Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1044300/1044276/w1021h683x3y0-05de87a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel Prainha, Cidade Da Praia Praia Santiago $161 nightly $191 total Mar 20 - Mar 21 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (265 reviews) Very nice hotel. A few shortcomings: Much of The equipment in the gym is non-functional and the elliptical is broken and dangerous; We had a roach in our room; they do not regularly provide water —you have to ask for it; the bead only have sheets (no blankets) but there are comforters in the ... Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F21%2F2026&selected=1044276&PinnedHotelID=1044276&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655923) ![Barceló Praia Cape Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103110000/103108700/103108637/636bba85_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barceló Praia Cape Verde Av. Rotary International Praia Praia Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $164 nightly $195 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Prainha Beach and Centro Cultural ... 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Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F18%2F2026&endDate=4%2F19%2F2026&selected=9630704&PinnedHotelID=9630704&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655923) [See all 282 properties in Sotavento Islands](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F21%2F2026®ionId=3000655923) 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. ![Apartment with swimming pool and magnificent view of Tarrafal Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112527400/112527308/2d080143_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartment with swimming pool and magnificent view of Tarrafal Bay Tarrafal Tarrafal Stay at this apartment in Tarrafal. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tarrafal Beach and lighthouse are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Un superbe appartement avec une très belle vue L’appartement de Djone est très agréable, très propre, très bien équipé. La terrasse avec piscine et vue sur la mer est super agréable. L’appartement est très bien situé, on peut tout faire à pied : plage, village, restaurants. Nous avons passé un super moment sur place, je recommande fortement ... Reviewed on May 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Hotels-Apartment-With-Swimming-Pool-And-Magnificent-View-Of-Tarrafal-Bay.h112527308.Hotel-Information) ![Apartamentos Santiago - Tarrafal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92980000/92973900/92973833/dbb65baf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartamentos Santiago - Tarrafal Ao lado do Liceu do Tarrafal Tarrafal Tarrafal Stay at this apartment in Tarrafal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located nearby. 6/10 (4 reviews) passable pour une nuit Max Wifi très compliquée Eau chaude une douche sur deux Pas de rideaux pour celui ou celle qui dort dans le salon , ni Climatisation Reviewed on Apr 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Hotels-Apartamentos-Santiago-Tarrafal.h92973833.Hotel-Information) ![Villa Maris Ecolodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31180000/31172400/31172396/743be868_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Villa Maris Ecolodge Hill, Maio Island Maio Book a stay at this beach apartment in Maio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rotcha Beach and Nossa Senhora da Luz ... 6/10 (2 reviews) 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 !!!! 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Sotavento Islands hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20)[Mar 19 - Mar 20](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=2026-03-19&endDate=2026-03-20) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21)[Mar 20 - Mar 21](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026)[Mar 27 - Mar 29](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=3%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Prainha Beach 4/5(6 reviews) Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Prainha Beach during your travels in Praia? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Prainha-Beach-Praia.d553248621555560198.Vacation-Attraction) #### Quebra Canela Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Quebra Canela Beach during your travels in Praia? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Quebra-Canela-Praia.d553248635939575967.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dja'r Fogo You can spend time exploring the galleries in Dja'r Fogo during your travels in São Filipe. Wander the forest or discover the area's volcano viewpoints. [](https://expedia.com/Djar-Fogo-Sao-Filipe.d553248621532404076.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dona María Pia Lighthouse 4/5(3 reviews) Dona María Pia Lighthouse is just one of the places to see in Praia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Dona-Maria-Pia-Lighthouse-Praia.d553248635975977737.Vacation-Attraction) #### Market 4/5(7 reviews) You can do some window-shopping at Market during your trip to Praia. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Market-Praia.d553248621532404087.Vacation-Attraction) #### Royal Fortress of São Filipe 3/5(5 reviews) Find out about the history of Cidade Velha when you take a trip to Royal Fortress of São Filipe. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Royal-Fortress-Of-Sao-Filipe-Cidade-Velha.d6101590.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Sotavento Islands ![national park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2367/36f5c308-d64c-45f6-aeaf-43c45073afae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Maio ![Praia lighthouse on Santiago in the Cape Verde Islands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/bafe99ec-e7c5-4e40-bd85-68e44491665d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Praia ![Un petit village accessible uniquement à pied, enclavé dans les montagnes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144397/54d122e9-94fb-41ff-a230-760cefdd4ff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Cruz ![Waves in Fonti di Billa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339027/3c350c24-993c-4f37-b56a-e04e2e67b522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### São Filipe - Cities near Sotavento Islands - Places of interest [Maio](https://expedia.com/Maio.dx2367)[Praia](https://expedia.com/Praia.dx2936)[Pedra Badejo](https://expedia.com/Pedra-Badejo.dx6085479)[Santa Cruz](https://expedia.com/Santa-Cruz.dx6144397)[São Filipe](https://expedia.com/Sao-Filipe.dx6339027)[Tarrafal](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal.dx6346338)[Calheta de Sao Miguel](https://expedia.com/Calheta-De-Sao-Miguel.dx6350902)[Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos](https://expedia.com/Sao-Lourenco-Dos-Orgaos.dx6352337)[Mosteiros](https://expedia.com/Mosteiros.dx6356089)[Assomada](https://expedia.com/Assomada.dx6359824)[Cidade Velha](https://expedia.com/Cidade-Velha.dx6360684)[Nova Sintra](https://expedia.com/Nova-Sintra.dx3000001177)[Rui Vaz](https://expedia.com/Rui-Vaz.dx3000001184)[Baluarte](https://expedia.com/Baluarte.dx3000001196)[Cha das Caldeiras](https://expedia.com/Cha-Das-Caldeiras.dx3000377140)[Ribeira da Barca](https://expedia.com/Ribeira-Da-Barca.dx3000467709)[Sao Domingos](https://expedia.com/Sao-Domingos.dx553248628225425431)[Santa Catarina do Fogo](https://expedia.com/Santa-Catarina-Do-Fogo.dx553248635937564903)[Brava](https://expedia.com/Brava.dx553248635970823859)[Ponta Verde](https://expedia.com/Ponta-Verde.dx553248635974650983) - [Prainha Beach ](https://expedia.com/Prainha-Beach-Praia.d553248621555560198.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tarrafal Beach ](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Beach-Cape-Verde.d553248625384333272.Vacation-Attraction) - [Serra da Malagueta Nature Park ](https://expedia.com/Serra-Da-Malagueta-Nature-Park-Cape-Verde.d553248621532404092.Vacation-Attraction) - [Dona María Pia Lighthouse ](https://expedia.com/Dona-Maria-Pia-Lighthouse-Praia.d553248635975977737.Vacation-Attraction) - [Market ](https://expedia.com/Market-Praia.d553248621532404087.Vacation-Attraction) - [Royal Fortress of São Filipe ](https://expedia.com/Royal-Fortress-Of-Sao-Filipe-Cidade-Velha.d6101590.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pico do Fogo ](https://expedia.com/Pico-Do-Fogo-Cape-Verde.d553248621532404081.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tarrafal Camp ](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Camp-Tarrafal.d553248622710548393.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pedra Badejo Beach ](https://expedia.com/Pedra-Badejo-Beach-Santa-Cruz.d553248621558144266.Vacation-Attraction) - [Estadio da Varzea ](https://expedia.com/Estadio-Da-Varzea-Praia.d6101588.Vacation-Attraction) - [Adega de Chã das Caldeiras ](https://expedia.com/Adega-De-Cha-Das-Caldeiras-Sao-Filipe.d553248621532404080.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fogo National Park ](https://expedia.com/Fogo-National-Park-Santa-Catarina-do-Fogo.d553248621560505605.Vacation-Attraction) - [Museu Etnográfico de Praia ](https://expedia.com/Museu-Etnografico-De-Praia-Praia.d553248621532404088.Vacation-Attraction) - [Salina Beach ](https://expedia.com/Salina-Beach-Cape-Verde.d553248621532404078.Vacation-Attraction) - [Porto Madeira ](https://expedia.com/Porto-Madeira-Santa-Cruz.d553248621532404093.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall ](https://expedia.com/Pedra-Badejo-Municipal-Mall-Santa-Cruz.d553248621558144265.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mangue Beach ](https://expedia.com/Mangue-Beach-Sao-Domingos.d553248635928111498.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fajã d'Agua ](https://expedia.com/Faja-DAgua-Brava.d553248621532404075.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grandvaux Barbosa National Botanical Garden ](https://expedia.com/Grandvaux-Barbosa-National-Botanical-Garden-Sao-Lourenco-dos-Orgaos.d553248635928111464.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tabanka Museum ](https://expedia.com/Tabanka-Museum-Assomada.d553248621566122683.Vacation-Attraction) - [market ](https://expedia.com/Market-Assomada.d553248621532404085.Vacation-Attraction) - [Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosario ](https://expedia.com/Igreja-Nossa-Senhora-Do-Rosario-Cidade-Velha.d553248621562866473.Vacation-Attraction) - [Calheta ](https://expedia.com/Calheta-Maio.d553248621532404095.Vacation-Attraction) - [Museu Municipal ](https://expedia.com/Museu-Municipal-Sao-Filipe.d553248621532404079.Vacation-Attraction) - [lighthouse ](https://expedia.com/Lighthouse-Tarrafal.d553248621532404090.Vacation-Attraction) - [Rotcha Beach ](https://expedia.com/Rotcha-Beach-Cape-Verde.d553248621579082990.Vacation-Attraction)