Boa Vista, paradise without filters
Boa Vista, the easternmost island of Cape Verde, invites you to discover a paradise where the desert merges with the ocean in an unparalleled natural spectacle. Known for its endless white-sand beaches and turquoise waters, this Atlantic gem offers tranquility, wild beauty, and an authenticity that captivates you at every turn.
Explore stunning landscapes like the Viana Desert, and if you’re passionate about wildlife, don’t miss the opportunity to spot sea turtles or whales in season. Immerse yourself in the local culture by exploring places like Sal Rei, the lively island capital, or Rabil, a charming town where you can discover the slow pace of Cape Verdean life.
The local cuisine is another of its great attractions. Enjoy traditional dishes like cachupa, freshly grilled fish, or seafood fresh from the sea, all accompanied by the warm and sincere hospitality of its people.
Boa Vista not only offers dreamy landscapes, but also authentic experiences in every corner: quiet villages, colorful markets, and nights to the rhythm of morna and funaná. An ideal destination for those seeking nature, culture, and relaxation.
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What to see in Boa Vista
What to see and do in Boa Vista, the wildest and most unspoilt island in Cape Verde
La ‘Isla de las Dunas’ enamora con sus playas kilométricas de arena blanca donde anidan las tortugas, su pequeño desierto, su capital colonial Sal Rei y la autenticidad de su vida rural en los pueblos del interior.
Viana Desert: Cape Verde's sea of white dunes
The trade winds, which have been blowing for centuries, have shaped the sand from the Sahara into a unique landscape in the archipelago that looks like something from another planet.
Rabil, the gateway to the desert and to Boa Vista’s traditional crafts
The former capital of Boa Vista, once the epicentre of Cape Verde’s pottery industry, still retains a few lovely, traditional ceramics workshops.
Praia Chaves: where the dunes meet the Atlantic in Boa Vista
This vast, untouched beach, rich in biodiversity, offers the unique experience of being able to swim surrounded by towering sand dunes.
Diving in Boa Vista: exploring the underwater secrets of Cape Verde
In contrast to its desert and volcanic surface, Cape Verde’s third largest island hides a fascinating underwater world of shipwrecks, colourful reefs and wildlife including loggerhead turtles, nurse sharks, bottlenose dolphins and a variety of tropical fish.
The Varandinha Caves: a natural 'cathedral' sculpted by the ocean
Over thousands of years, the Atlantic and the trade winds have been moulding these caves in the remote southwest of Boa Vista island into magical formations that can only be visited at low tide.
