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. 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Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%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 $112 nightly $134 total Mar 28 - Mar 29 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (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%2F28%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026&selected=23389310&PinnedHotelID=23389310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6346338) ![Baia Verde Resort Tarrafal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112330000/112329100/112329055/9d46127e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Baia Verde Resort Tarrafal Tarrafal Town Street 7100 Tarrafal Santiago $73 nightly $91 total Mar 4 - Mar 5 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Tarrafal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Tarrafal Beach and lighthouse are located ... 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[](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Hotels-Charming-2-Bedroom-Apartment-With-WiFi.h113236506.Hotel-Information) ![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. [](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Hotels-Aparthotel-Ixola.h17314600.Hotel-Information) ![Apartamentos Santiago - Tarrafal](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92980000/92973900/92973833/e0ba019c_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) [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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Tarrafal hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6346338&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03)[Mar 2 - Mar 3](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6346338&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6346338&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04)[Mar 3 - Mar 4](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6346338&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6346338&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6346338&startDate=3%2F6%2F2026&endDate=3%2F8%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6346338&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6346338&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Tarrafal Camp You can study the exhibits at Tarrafal Camp, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Tarrafal. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Tarrafal-Camp-Tarrafal.d553248622710548393.Vacation-Attraction) #### lighthouse 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) - [Pedra Badejo Municipal Mall ](https://expedia.com/Pedra-Badejo-Municipal-Mall-Santa-Cruz.d553248621558144265.Vacation-Attraction) - [Grandvaux Barbosa National Botanical Garden ](https://expedia.com/Grandvaux-Barbosa-National-Botanical-Garden-Sao-Lourenco-dos-Orgaos.d553248635928111464.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) - [market ](https://expedia.com/Market-Assomada.d553248621532404085.Vacation-Attraction)