Top Things to do in Cape Verde
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The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Cape Verde, Cape Verde
Discover the best top things to do in Cape Verde, Cape Verde including Pico Do Fogo, Paul Tal, Praia Santa Monica, Santa Monica Beach, Project Biodiversity Turtle Conservation Hatchery, Praia da Varandinha, Praia de Santa Maria, Tarrafal Beach, Serra de Malagueta, Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra.
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1. Pico Do Fogo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By albertosN9261GW
I read most of these reviews before going on the trip and although they are all accurate as to the amazing experience you’ll have, they were a bit understated as to how challenging it was. It is absolutely worth climbing the volcano, but it definitely took more effort than I had expected. It will take using your hands for climbing during the last hour due to the steepness of the terrain. The other reviews led us to believe there would be some sort of walking/ minor climbing path the whole way. Although there is a “trail” it’s definitely steep at points. My thighs were sore for about five days after the climb, but obviously worth it. Maybe we’re just old and out of shape but two of us made it up and two didn’t. I just wanted to put that information out there so people can prepare. Still, hands down a must do, amazing experience!
2. Paul Tal
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By jorisd962
Amazing sights, recommended to start at Cova (by taxi or aluguer) and walk down to Pombas. Bring water and go bananas
3. Praia Santa Monica
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By SAAllison - Brotton, United Kingdom
We travelled here on a quad tour and wow what an absolutely amazing place! Chrystal clear, warm se water and stunning soft white sand as far as the eye can see. My wife and I walked a little away from the group and it was easy to imagine we were the only people alive in the world, totally peaceful and beautiful, what an experience. We have been to many beaches throughout the world including the Caribbean, this is the best of the lot.
4. Santa Monica Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,137 reviews
Reviewed By Ferrero123 - Kidsgrove, United Kingdom
The beach is one of the nicest I’ve ever seen and the sea is amazing the only time we got to go in the sea as the riu toureg is red flag.
5. Project Biodiversity Turtle Conservation Hatchery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 243 reviews
Visit Project Biodiversity's Turtle Hatchery on the beach by the Riu Hotel to observe the excavation of Loggerhead sea turtle nests, learn about the conservation of the species and have the chance to see baby Loggerhead turtles. The public activities are during the turtle season, from August until mid-December. 2020 turtle season has officially finished!
Reviewed By CJD99 - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Very interesting talk given by volunteers at 5pm each day at hatchery. Saw baby turtles that had hatched that day being dug out of the sand and put into a bucket for transporting to the beach for release. Good work done by these people and a very worthwhile cause.
6. Praia da Varandinha
7. Praia de Santa Maria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,912 reviews
Reviewed By diego98bis - Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Beautiful white sand beach with crystal clear water 25 degrees minimum all year ???? love that place ! Cheap food, cheap flight
8. Tarrafal Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 320 reviews
Reviewed By Shimnik - Delft, The Netherlands
Tarrafal is the place, where you can do serfing, diving, swimming, enjoying life... Tarrafal beach is not overcrowded, has a clean water and nice restaurants around.
9. Serra de Malagueta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By xerofun - Berlin, Germany
We did the hike from Serra Malagueta to Achada Monte mid October, the trip was roughly 13km. Looking at some photos of other reviews it seemed we were quite lucky, because everything around us was very green. We got the GPX track from a german web page. The track starts about 300m south of the visitor center. To get there we took an aluguer for 100 CVE from Tarrafal, even though we had a rental car, because the track we chose is a one way track. The aluguers drive all around town to pick up people, some staring at the central plaza. Ask if they go to Serra Malagueta and pick an aluguer that is almost full, or else you will drive around the area for a while until the car is full. The fee to the park is 200 CVE per person. As we arrived a bit early around 7:30, the office was not really open yet (opens at 8am on weekdays as the sign says). Luckily the cleaning ladies helped us and gave us a receipt for the park entrance fee. Anyways the only person we met while we were in the park was a local obliviously returning from a party. First half of our hike was in the official map you can get for free at the visitors center and leading to a telephone tower. The second half was not part of the official maps, as I pointed out before, we found the whole track on a German webpage. The main route in the park offers breathtaking views of the landscape you won't forget. If you are not lucky and it's just dry without any green I still believe it can be worth to do at least the main park route. The first part of the path is a few meters below the ridge. As we started early, the temperature was still nice. We arrived at the telephone tower around 11am after starting around 8am, but we did quite a few stops for photos etc. Just before the telephone tower we took the path to the right. Which led us through a dense vegetation. After another ~30mins we left the park and went through farmed land. Soon we saw the first houses and people. At the very end we got accompanied by a bunch of kids returning from school. We went down to the main road at the East coast and caught an aluguer back to Tarrafal for 150 CVE per person.
10. Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 694 reviews
Pachamama Eco Park is not only a beautiful Garden with a lovely bar immerse in peace, but a wonderful botanical animal park, where Flora & Fauna live together in harmony. Come discover this Paradise on the island of Sal! Enjoy a stroll through the paths, pet the animals, have a picnic on the grass...or meditate in our walking-meditation labyrinth It’s also the perfect location for a photo shoot with the family, or for a birthday, or any event: cocktails, baby-shower, engagement parties, weddings, concerts and more! Contact us for any information you might need about our services.
Reviewed By Paulidsa
We expected nothing special from this botanical garden after reading reviews and given deserted views on the island after round trips across the island. When we arrived we saw an oasis with fresh green trees, various tropical species growing happily, and many animals having a good life. We took great photos. The garden is fed by the water which is re-used from hotel sewage. Very clever.
