Attractions in Cape Verde

Ponta Temerosa Lighthouse

A prominent lighthouse at the southern tip of Santiago Island, guiding ships to the port of Praia.

Monument to Diogo Gomes

A statue honoring the Portuguese explorer, considered one of the discoverers of Santiago Island.

National Stadium of Cape Verde

The largest football stadium in the country, considered a symbol of Cape Verde's sporting ambitions.

Governor's Palace of Mindelo

A magnificent colonial-style building that once served as the residence of the Portuguese governors.

Gil Eanes High School (Mindelo)

A historic school building in Mindelo that played a significant role in the country's education.

Palace of Justice (Praia)

A monumental building in the center of Praia, housing the country's highest courts.

Fontainhas Lighthouse

A remote lighthouse on the north coast of Santo Antão, near the picturesque village of Fontainhas.

Praia City Hall

An elegant building in the main square of Praia, housing the seat of the municipal government.

Center for Handicraft and Design

A modern cultural center in Mindelo promoting the creativity of Cape Verdean artists.

Sucupira Market

The largest and most vibrant open-air market in Praia, known for its variety of goods.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport

The main airport of Sal Island, playing a central role for tourism in Cape Verde.

Amílcar Cabral Statue (Praia)

A monument to the national hero Amílcar Cabral, who led the independence movement.

Municipal Market of Mindelo

A lively market in the heart of Mindelo, famous for fresh fish and local produce.

Iron Bridge (Ribeira Grande)

A historic iron bridge in Ribeira Grande, a significant engineering structure of the island.

Monument to the Martyrs of Pindjiguiti

A monument in Mindelo commemorating the victims of the massacre at the port of Bissau.

Church of Our Lady of Grace (Praia)

The main church of the capital, located in the central Praça Alexandre Albuquerque.

Ilhéu dos Pássaros Lighthouse

A lighthouse on a small island off Mindelo, marking the entrance to the port.

Church of Our Lady of the Conception (Fogo)

The striking blue church in São Filipe, a symbol of Fogo Island's heritage.

São Vicente City Hall

The administrative center of São Vicente Island, located in the center of Mindelo.

Adérito Sena Stadium

The main football stadium on São Vicente Island, home to local clubs.

Church of Our Lady of Light (Mindelo)

The main church of Mindelo, a simple but elegant religious landmark.

Ribeira Grande City Hall

The administrative center of Ribeira Grande on Santo Antão Island.

Nature

Lake

Pedra de Lume Salt Lake

A salt lake inside the crater of an extinct volcano, where you can float like in the Dead Sea.

Monte Trigo

Monte Trigo marks the remote western edge of Santo Antao near the Atlantic coast.

Monte Penoso

Monte Penoso is the highest point on Maio and rises above the island's low, open terrain.

Monte Batalha

Monte Batalha is a mountain on Maio with views across the island's southern side.

Monte Duarte

Monte Duarte is a high volcanic mountain on Fogo.

Pico da Antónia

Pico da Antonia is the highest mountain on Santiago and a major landmark in the island's central highlands.

Monte Joaquim

A hill in the north of Boa Vista, rising out of the flat coastal plain and serving as an important nesting site for seabirds.

Monte Verde

Monte Verde is the highest point on Sao Vicente and rises above the eastern side of the island.

Monte Grande

Monte Grande is the highest point on Sal and stands out on an otherwise flat island.

Monte Semedo

A striking peak in the north of Santiago, impressing with its steep rock walls and sparse, rocky environment.

Monte Curral

A mountain in the heart of the city of Espargos on Sal, which today serves as a site for communication facilities.

Monte Tortolho

A small but striking volcanic hill in the south of Sal, rising out of the otherwise completely flat landscape.

Monte Arruda

The highest peak on the uninhabited island of Santa Luzia, offering spectacular views of the neighboring islands.

Monte Biao

One of the highest points of São Nicolau, surrounded by rugged valleys and small mountain villages.

Topo de Coroa

The highest point on the island of Santo Antão, of volcanic origin and barren beauty.

Monte Estância

The highest mountain on the island of Boa Vista, rising from the flat desert landscape.

Pico do Fogo

The highest mountain in Cape Verde, an active stratovolcano with a massive caldera.

Monte Gordo

The highest mountain on the island of São Nicolau, center of an important natural park.

Serra Malagueta

A mountain range in the north of Santiago, known for its cloud forest and hiking trails.

More highlights

Cidade Velha (Ribeira Grande de Santiago)

Cidade Velha is the historic core of old Ribeira Grande on Santiago and one of the most important colonial sites in Cape Verde.

Cova de Paúl

Cova de Paul is a volcanic crater on Santo Antao that opens into one of the island's best-known green valleys.

Ruins of the Sé Cathedral

The ruins of the cathedral in Cidade Velha are among the best-known remains of old Ribeira Grande.

Royal Fortress of São Filipe

Fortaleza Real de Sao Filipe rises above Cidade Velha and was built to defend the settlement from pirates.

Pillory of Cidade Velha

The Pelourinho of Cidade Velha stands in the old town square and marks the city's colonial past.

Tarrafal Concentration Camp

The Tarrafal Concentration Camp in Chao Bom, on Santiago, was a Portuguese colonial detention camp.

Bordeira do Fogo

Bordeira do Fogo is the great crater rim that frames Pico do Fogo.

Morro de Areia

An extensive area of shifting dunes on the west coast of Boa Vista, forming an impressive desert landscape right on the Atlantic.

Serra da Garça

A rugged mountain range in the north of Santo Antão, characterized by deep gorges and steep slopes towards the sea.