Cabo Verde
Boa Vista
Desert dunes, endless beaches and sea turtles
Boa Vista — overview
Boa Vista is Cape Verde's third-largest island and its wildest beach destination — a flat, sand-swept island with over 55 km of untouched shoreline, small oasis villages and a genuine Saharan-desert feel in the interior dunes of Viana. The main town, Sal Rei, is calm and charming; resorts cluster along Praia de Chaves and Praia de Santa Mónica, regularly ranked among the most beautiful beaches in the world. Boa Vista is also the most important nesting site in the Atlantic for the loggerhead turtle, with nighttime guided tours from July to October.
Highlights
- Praia de Santa Mónica — a 22-km crescent of white sand
- Viana Desert sand dunes and 4×4 excursions
- Sea-turtle nesting tours (July–October)
- Sal Rei: colonial square, fish market, Djeu islet
- Shipwreck of the Cabo Santa Maria
Where to stay in Boa Vista
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Residence A Paz B&b
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Price on request
MI MA BO BB&Bistrot
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Price on request
B&B Sereia Azul Boa Vista
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Price on request
Ca Elsa ApartHotel-Residence
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Price on request
Vilas na areia aparthotel
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Price on request
Por Do Sol Apartments & Suites
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Price on request
Where to eat in Boa Vista
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Pizzafly
Rabil, Boa Vista
Sal Rei Restaurant Riu Palace
Rabil, Boa Vista
Africa Restaurant Riu Palace
Rabil, Boa Vista
€€
Snack - Bar Restaurante Chaminé
Rabil, Boa Vista
€€
Viana Club
Rabil, Boa Vista
€€
Toca da Garoupa
Praia Estoril, Boa Vista
Experiences in Boa Vista
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Balade à Cheval sur les Plages de Boa Vista
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Proposé par No Limits Adventure
4.9(721)Price on request
Observation des Baleines à Boa Vista
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Proposé par No Limits Adventure
4.9(721)Price on request
Observation Nocturne des Tortues à Boa Vista
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Proposé par No Limits Adventure
4.9(721)7 150 CVE/session
*indicative price
Tour Culturel Journée Complète Boa Vista avec Déjeuner Traditionnel
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Proposé par No Limits Adventure
4.9(721)7 150 CVE/session
*indicative price
Tour Culturel Boa Vista : Villages, Art et Traditions
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Proposé par No Limits Adventure
4.9(721)4 950 CVE/session
*indicative price
Coucher de Soleil à Boa Vista : Île de Djeu et Cocktail
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Proposé par No Limits Adventure
4.9(721)Price on request
Car rental in Boa Vista
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Scooter 125cc
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Proposé par Boa Vista Official
3 850 CVE/day
*indicative price
Scooter electrique
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Proposé par Boa Vista Official
3 080 CVE/day
*indicative price
Quad - Boa Vista (journee)
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Proposé par Boa Vista Official
12 100 CVE/day
*indicative price
Quad - Boa Vista (demi-journee)
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Proposé par Boa Vista Official
8 800 CVE/day
*indicative price
Pickup 4x4
Sal Rei, Boa Vista
Proposé par Boa Vista Official
9 900 CVE/day
*indicative price
Frequently asked questions
Is Boa Vista better than Sal?▾
Boa Vista is wilder, with longer empty beaches and desert landscapes; Sal has more restaurants, nightlife and organized activities. First-timers often prefer Sal, returning travelers Boa Vista.
When can you see sea turtles in Boa Vista?▾
Loggerhead turtles nest from June to October; the peak observation months are August and September. Always book with a certified operator.