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Brava, Cape Verde

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Brava

The flower island — Cape Verde's best-kept secret

Brava — overview

Brava is the smallest inhabited island in Cape Verde and the least touristic — a mountainous, misty hideaway of cobbled villages, flower gardens and steep trails. The capital Vila Nova Sintra sits at 500 m altitude in a ring of peaks and is widely considered the country's prettiest town. The island is famous for its poets and musicians (including Eugénio Tavares, whose morna lyrics are on every Cape Verdean's lips), and for its extraordinary variety of endemic plants. There is no airport: access is by a short, often rough ferry crossing from Fogo.

Highlights

  • Vila Nova Sintra — cobbled streets, gardens, viewpoints
  • Eugénio Tavares house and monument
  • Hikes to Fajã d'Água port village
  • Fontainhas mountain trails and endemic flora
  • Cape Verdean poetry and morna heritage
Best for
Adventurous travelers, hikers, culture and poetry enthusiasts, the very off-beat.
Weather & climate
Cool and often misty at altitude — 16–24 °C. Sea-level villages are warmer. Ferry is calmer from November to April.
How to get there
Ferry from Fogo (São Filipe) to Furna — a 1-hour crossing that can be rough. There is no commercial airport.

Where to stay in Brava

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Casinha NovaHôtel

Casinha Nova

São Filipe, Brava

3.7(3 reviews)

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São Jorge VillageVilla

São Jorge Village

Vila da Ribeira Brava, Brava

4.2(89 reviews)

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LOS CUARTOS MAN PRETINHAHôtel

LOS CUARTOS MAN PRETINHA

Tarrafal, Brava

3.7(3 reviews)

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Casa AquarioVilla

Casa Aquario

Calheta, Brava

4.1(17 reviews)

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Casa PatioVilla

Casa Patio

Calheta, Brava

4.8(13 reviews)

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Residência Alto SacoHôtel

Residência Alto Saco

Vila da Ribeira Brava, Brava

5.0(6 reviews)

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Where to eat in Brava

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Restaurante AncoraRestaurant

Restaurante Ancora

Tarrafal, Brava

4.4(23 reviews)
Bar e Restaurante FortesRestaurant

Bar e Restaurante Fortes

Tarrafal, Brava

4.5(10 reviews)
Restaurante BiaRestaurant

Restaurante Bia

Tarrafal de São Nicolau, Brava

4.8(37 reviews)
Black Fish Club Museo Da PescaRestaurant

Black Fish Club Museo Da Pesca

Tarrafal, Brava

4.3(109 reviews)
Restaurante Raio d'SolRestaurant

Restaurante Raio d'Sol

Tarrafal de São Nicolau, Brava

4.9(12 reviews)
Bar Restaurante O GolfinhoRestaurant

Bar Restaurante O Golfinho

Tarrafal de São Nicolau, Brava

4.1(97 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Can you reach Brava by plane?▾

No, the airport was closed due to strong winds. Access is by ferry from Fogo only.