6 days in Cape Verde Itinerary
6 days in Cape Verde Itinerary
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6 days in Cape Verde Itinerary
Start: London
Fly:
9h 15min
1
Boa Vista
— 1 night
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taxi + Fly:
1h 15min
2
Praia, Santiago
— 2 nights
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Fly:
1h 15min
3
Santa Maria, Ilha do Sal
— 2 nights
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Fly:
6h 30min
End: London
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1
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Boa Vista
1
night

Island of the Dunes
Sprinkled with sand dunes and pristine, sweeping beaches where turtles nest, the island of Boa Vista has been attracting more and more visitors looking to explore its remote trails and picturesque shore.Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): stop by Un click per un Sorriso - The Shop, then see Off-Road Tours, and then kick back and relax at Praia de Santa Mónica.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Boa Vista visit planning app .
London, UK to Boa Vista is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Cape Verde Time (CVT), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In January, Boa Vista is much hotter than London - with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel to Praia.
Things to do in Boa Vista
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Praia de Santa Mónica
3:00pm, Wed Jan 8
Off-Road Tours
11:00am, Wed Jan 8

Un click per un Sorriso - The Shop
10:00am, Wed Jan 8
2
nights
Praia, Santiago
2
nights

The capital and largest city of Cabo Verde, Praia represents one of the most renowned commercial centers in Africa.Start off your visit on the 9th (Thu): get to know the fascinating history of Rue Banana, then contemplate the long history of Fortaleza Real de San Felipe, and then make a trip to Farol de D. Maria Pia. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Pelourinho, get to know the fascinating history of Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande, and then examine the collection at Archeology Museum of Praia.
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Traveling by combination of taxi and flight from Boa Vista to Praia takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in January, and nighttime lows around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Santa Maria.
Things to do in Praia
Side Trip
Cidade Velha
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Fortaleza Real de San Felipe
1:00pm, Thu Jan 9

Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande
12:30pm, Fri Jan 10

Rue Banana
10:00am, Thu Jan 9
2
nights
Santa Maria, Ilha do Sal
2
nights
Santa Maria is situated in the southern part of the island municipality of Sal, Cape Verde which has recently became a fishing and touristic city. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): explore the galleries of Visoes Africanas, take in nature's colorful creations at Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra, then trot along with a tour on horseback, and finally see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour. On the next day, make a trip to Salinas de Pedra de Lume and then stroll through Praia de Santa Maria.
To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Santa Maria trip planner .
Getting from Praia to Santa Maria by flight takes about 1.5 hours. In January in Santa Maria, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.
To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Santa Maria trip planner .
Getting from Praia to Santa Maria by flight takes about 1.5 hours. In January in Santa Maria, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.
Things to do in Santa Maria
Side Trip
Salinas de Pedra de Lume
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Scuba & Snorkeling
3:30pm, Sat Jan 11

Praia de Santa Maria
11:30am, Sun Jan 12
Horseback Riding Tours
1:00pm, Sat Jan 11
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