Title: Visit Tarrafal: 2026 Travel Guide for Tarrafal, Cape Verde | Expedia.com [Hotels in Tarrafal](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Hotels.d6346338.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Tarrafal](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Vacation-Rentals.d6346338.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Tarrafal](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Tarrafal.d6346338.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Tarrafal](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Tarrafal.d6346338.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Tarrafal](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Tarrafal.d6346338.Car-Rental-Guide)[Tarrafal Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal.d6346338.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Tarrafal ## Travel Guide ![Panoramic aerial view of Tarrafal beach in Santiago island in Cape Verde - Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346338/75139101-e314-4401-926b-ed9de282f213.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Panoramic aerial view of Tarrafal beach in Santiago island in Cape Verde - Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346338/75139101-e314-4401-926b-ed9de282f213.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tarrafal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6346338/dbff9d8d-f5af-4b4b-af48-9a8b7230ea98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Tarrafal Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6346338) - Tarrafal Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Tarrafal ![Hotel Principal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101336700/101336644/2cfce406_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Principal Rua Liceu Tarrafal Santiago $50 nightly $63 total Feb 13 - Feb 14 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Tarrafal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located nearby. 7.8/10 Good! (11 reviews) Small, clean, efficient rooms. Noise was a major issue as rooms have no noise insulation to stop sounds from hallways. We could hear conversations in the hallway crystal clearly and we lost sleep over this until all guests were asleep. Breakfast was nice. They are trying their best. Nice location ... Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F14%2F2026&selected=101336644&PinnedHotelID=101336644&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346338) ![King Fisher Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23390000/23389400/23389310/a6e2c415_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### King Fisher Village Santo Amaro Abade, Tuna Point Tarrafal $124 nightly $149 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Tarrafal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews) Beautiful, well kept property. The staff went out of way to ensure a perfect stay. Would definitely return. Reviewed on Jan 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=23389310&PinnedHotelID=23389310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346338) ![Meeting Point- Tarrafal Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39190000/39189900/39189804/b492f647_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Meeting Point- Tarrafal Center Rua do Liceu Tarrafal ilha do Santiago $28 nightly $38 total Feb 17 - Feb 18 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hostel in Tarrafal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located ... nice location - funcional rooms- friendly team I was staying at Meeting Point for 4 nights and is in a great location to enjoy the town. The hostel is clean, the staff is attentive and the room was confortable. I really recomend this place and I look forward to come back :) Reviewed on Jan 31, 2021 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F17%2F2026&endDate=2%2F18%2F2026&selected=39189804&PinnedHotelID=39189804&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346338) [See all 75 properties in Tarrafal](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F14%2F2026®ionId=6346338) 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. ![Aparthotel Ixola](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17320000/17314600/17314600/5da85611_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aparthotel Ixola 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 [](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Hotels-Aparthotel-Ixola.h17314600.Hotel-Information) ![Tarrafal Relax](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115500000/115499400/115499374/bd74f968_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 [](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Hotels-Tarrafal-Relax.h115499374.Hotel-Information) ![Apartment with swimming pool and magnificent view of Tarrafal Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112527400/112527308/889c49ba_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) [See all properties in Tarrafal](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6346338&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Camp-Tarrafal.d553248622710548393.Vacation-Attraction) #### lighthouse 4/5(1 review) Find out about the history of Tarrafal when you spend time at lighthouse. Amble around the area's beaches or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.com/Lighthouse-Tarrafal.d553248621532404090.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Full day Santiago Excursion](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1131802/832817de-0af5-44ef-b2f9-bdbe73b89ae6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full day Santiago Excursion $112 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-santiago-excursion.a1131802.activity-details) ![Tarrafal Beach Tour: Boat Trip to the Lighthouse, Snorkel & BBQ Lunch ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5055041/6dbc0036-2127-4e00-8b7c-cabe1308471f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tarrafal Beach Tour: Boat Trip to the Lighthouse, Snorkel & BBQ Lunch $130 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tarrafal-beach-tour-boat-trip-to-the-lighthouse.a5055041.activity-details) ![City Tour in Santiago Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2088147/bf1f2289-ca82-4737-b64b-e7de4f3ae21f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### City Tour in Santiago Island $126 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/city-tour-in-santiago-island.a2088147.activity-details) ![From Tarrafal: Santiago Island Tour with a Certified Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48782166/cc0087bd-8915-4c88-aa40-64936d1abdee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Tarrafal: Santiago Island Tour with a Certified Guide $94 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-tarrafal-santiago-island-tour-with-a-certified-guide.a48782166.activity-details) ![From Tarrafal: Serra to Principal Hike & Lunch with locals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48129902/f020c4d0-6d7b-4ca8-8a6b-cfdaba90e1a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Tarrafal: Serra to Principal Hike & Lunch with locals $118 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-tarrafal-serra-to-principal-hike-lunch-with-locals.a48129902.activity-details) ![Tarrafal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2879214/de69d3f3-39c6-4aa3-929a-348a6c040771.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tarrafal Adventure – Beach, History & Local Culture $91 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/tarrafal-adventure-beach.a2879214.activity-details) [See all activities in Tarrafal](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Tarrafal.d6346338.Travel-Guide-Activities) - Cities near Tarrafal - Places of interest - [Tarrafal Beach ](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Beach-Cape-Verde.d553248625384333272.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tarrafal Camp ](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Camp-Tarrafal.d553248622710548393.Vacation-Attraction) - [lighthouse ](https://expedia.com/Lighthouse-Tarrafal.d553248621532404090.Vacation-Attraction) - [Serra da Malagueta Nature Park ](https://expedia.com/Serra-Da-Malagueta-Nature-Park-Cape-Verde.d553248621532404092.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mangue Beach ](https://expedia.com/Mangue-Beach-Sao-Domingos.d553248635928111498.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pedra Badejo Beach ](https://expedia.com/Pedra-Badejo-Beach-Santa-Cruz.d553248621558144266.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grandvaux Barbosa National Botanical Garden ](https://expedia.com/Grandvaux-Barbosa-National-Botanical-Garden-Sao-Lourenco-dos-Orgaos.d553248635928111464.Vacation-Attraction) - [market ](https://expedia.com/Market-Assomada.d553248621532404085.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall ](https://expedia.com/Pedra-Badejo-Municipal-Mall-Santa-Cruz.d553248621558144265.Vacation-Attraction) - [Porto Madeira ](https://expedia.com/Porto-Madeira-Santa-Cruz.d553248621532404093.Vacation-Attraction) - [Tabanka Museum ](https://expedia.com/Tabanka-Museum-Assomada.d553248621566122683.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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