Things to do in Cabo Verde

A volcanic archipelago off West Africa's coast blending Portuguese colonial heritage with a genuinely distinct Creole culture, home to the birthplace of morna music and some of the Atlantic's best windsurfing.

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What's worth your time in Cabo Verde

Windsurf or kitesurf on Sal Island

Adventure

Consistent Atlantic trade winds have made Sal one of the premier windsurfing and kitesurfing destinations in the world.

Hike the dramatic volcanic ridges of Santo Antão

Adventure

Steep, terraced valleys and volcanic peaks make Santo Antão one of the best hiking destinations in the Atlantic, with trails connecting remote mountain villages.

Listen to live morna music in Mindelo

Culture

The birthplace of Cesária Évora and the spiritual home of morna, a melancholic folk genre often compared to Portuguese fado.

Relax on Boa Vista's Sahara-like desert dunes and beaches

Nature

Wind-blown sand dunes meet pristine Atlantic beaches on Boa Vista, giving the island a genuinely striking desert-meets-ocean landscape.