Notable Sites and Natural Beauties in Cape Verde

The volcano reaches an elevation of 2829 meters. Its slopes show lava flows from the last eruptions in 2014.

The 8 kilometer beach with white sand contains many restaurants and shops selling local crafts.

The salt flats sit in an extinct volcanic crater. They produced sea salt for over 200 years.

The garden contains native plants and a small animal enclosure with monkeys and turtles.

Rock formation at the ocean's edge where water creates a natural pool in the rock. The wave movement produces water jets.

Shallow bay where lemon sharks swim. Visitors can observe these fish from the beach or by diving.

A 5 square kilometer stretch of sand with dunes shaped by the wind. The sand comes from the Sahara transported by trade winds.

Central market where vendors sell local products, textiles, spices, and crafts at covered stalls.

19th-century religious building with a white facade and Portuguese colonial architecture. It serves as the main place of worship for Santa Maria residents.

Long sandy beach with constant winds 5 kilometers from Santa Maria. Natural conditions allow for kitesurfing year-round.

The highest point of São Vicente at 750 meters above sea level. The summit offers a view of Mindelo and the ocean. Marked trails lead to the top.

Historic center established in 1462. The Real de São Felipe fortress, the cathedral, and the pillory testify to the city's Portuguese colonial past.

Set of rocky basins filled with seawater at high tide, forming natural pools protected from ocean waves.

Stretch of white sand bordered by dunes on the island's west coast, five kilometers long and bathed by the Atlantic waters.

Rusty remains of a 100-meter-long Spanish cargo ship that ran aground on Atalanta Beach in September 1968.

Wine production center established in the caldera of the Fogo volcano, where vineyards grow on volcanic soil at 1700 meters altitude.

Mountain range located in the north of Santiago with hiking trails through endemic vegetation and wildlife observation points.

Large agricultural market where local vendors offer fruits, vegetables, fish, and crafts in the commercial center of Santiago.

Town located in the north of Santiago featuring a white sand beach, a fishing port, and a former detention camp converted into a museum.

The second city of Cape Verde with its maritime port, markets, museums, and Portuguese colonial historic center.

The island reaches 1900 meters in elevation. The deep valleys contain coffee plantations and sugar cane fields on terraces.

The market opens daily at 6 AM. Fishermen sell tuna, mackerel and other local fish species directly from their boats.

The white tower stands at the harbor entrance. Its design matches the original in Lisbon from the 16th century.

The stone block lighthouse measures 21 meters. Its signals reach 26 nautical miles across the Atlantic.

16th-century military construction located on a hill overlooking the town. The fort provided port protection against pirate attacks.

Colonial building transformed into a cultural space with exhibition and performance halls. Artistic events take place there throughout the year.

Village perched on a mountainside at 400 meters altitude. The houses with painted walls line the steep streets.

Volcanic crater 1000 meters deep where farmers cultivate coffee, fruits, and vegetables on terraces.

Volcanic mountain of 1312 meters elevation with hiking trails within a natural park housing endemic species.

18 kilometer beach with white sand dunes on the southwest coast of the island and turquoise waters.

Agricultural valley with sugar cane, banana and mango plantations on terraces along the slopes.

Administrative center of the island at 500 meters altitude with cobblestone streets and Portuguese colonial houses.

This fishing port features traditional white houses on the hillside. The village fishermen start their tuna fishing trips at sunrise.