Sotavento Islands

Travel 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

Where to stay in Sotavento Islands

Horse riding Cape Verde

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 Market and Estadio da Varzea.

Terra Branca
Barceló Praia Cape Verde

Barceló Praia Cape Verde

5 out of 5
Av. Rotary International Praia Praia
$181 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
$214 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
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 Quebra Canela Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews)
Perfect

Reviewed on Jan 27, 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
$176 nightly
The price is $209 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$209 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (260 reviews)
Great property and friendly staff.

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025

Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel
Hotel Vip Praia

Hotel Vip Praia

4 out of 5
Avenida Jorge Barbosa Praia
$154 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Feb 4 to Feb 5
$183 total
Feb 4 - Feb 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (280 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 Dec 17, 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.
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 Jan 3, 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 WiFi, 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 Feb 18, 2020

Aparthotel Ixola
Tarrafal Relax

Tarrafal Relax

Tarrafal Tarrafal
Stay at this apartment in Tarrafal. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located ...
Je suis très satisfaite de l’accueil, l’hôte était très courtois et a l’écoute, l’appartement est très bien situé, lumineux propre et spacieux. Nous avons passé un agréable, je reviendrais c’est sur!

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Tarrafal Relax
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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