Cape Verde (Sal & Boa Vista)
Africa's Atlantic Islands
Year-round sun, Creole soul, and beaches on a volcanic island chain.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Cape Verde (Sal & Boa Vista).
Sal and Boa Vista's long white-sand beaches.
Year-round sunshine and warm water.
Kitesurfing and windsurfing hotspots.
Morna music (Cesária Évora's homeland).
Volcanic Fogo for hiking.
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Cape Verde is sun-soaked island Africa — endless white beaches on Sal and Boa Vista, warm water, and a laid-back Creole soul set to morna music. Reliable winter sun off West Africa.
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Cape Verde (Sal & Boa Vista)
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
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