Viana Desert
A sea of fine pale sand in the heart of the island — best walked in the cool morning hours.
Visited on: South Discovery
Experiences
Places you'll experience on Boa Vista
Dunes, beaches, villages and wild coastline — these are the places our tours bring you to.
Morro de Areia
Towering dunes that roll right down to the Atlantic. The place for sandboarding and wide-open views.
Visited on: South Discovery, Grand Full Day, Sunday Vibe
Varandinha Beach
Limestone caves and wild rock formations framing the turquoise Atlantic.
Visited on: South Discovery, Grand Full Day, Sunday Vibe
Santa Mónica Beach
Kilometres of golden sand and clear water — often called the most beautiful beach in Cape Verde.
Visited on: South Discovery, Grand Full Day, Sunday Vibe
Cabo Santa Maria Shipwreck
The stranded Spanish cargo ship on Praia da Atalanta — one of Cape Verde's most photographed sights.
Visited on: North Discovery, Grand Full Day
Pérola de Chaves
A relaxed lunch stop right on the beach, with views over the ocean.
Visited on: Grand Full Day
Curral Velho
The ruins of an abandoned historic village and natural salt pans by the sea.
Visited on: East Discovery
Morro Negro Lighthouse
The historic lighthouse at the easternmost point of Cape Verde, with sweeping Atlantic views.
Visited on: East Discovery
More stops along the way
Turtle & Shark Bay
A sheltered stretch of coast where turtles and small sharks are sometimes seen from the shore. Sightings depend on nature and are never guaranteed.
Visited on: South Discovery, Grand Full Day, Sunday Vibe
Povoação Velha
The oldest village on the island, with a relaxed pace and traditional grogue and ponche.
Visited on: South Discovery
Sal Rei
The island's charming capital — local life, colourful streets and souvenirs.
Visited on: North Discovery
Local farm (quinta)
An authentic inland farm with its animals and traditional Cape Verdean food.
Visited on: North Discovery
Cape Verde's “Route 66”
A dead-straight panoramic road through the volcanic and desert landscapes of the north.
Visited on: North Discovery
Rabil
A historic village known for its traditional pottery workshop (olaria).
Visited on: North Discovery
Bofareira
A small village community — a walk past the school, the football pitch and the village garden.
Visited on: Grand Full Day
The baobab tree
A centuries-old baobab — one of the rarest and most striking trees on the island.
Visited on: East Discovery
Ervatão Beach
A wild, untouched beach on the east coast.
Visited on: East Discovery
Fundo das Figueiras
A picturesque village in the east of the island, known for home-style Cape Verdean cooking.
Visited on: East Discovery