Title: Sotavento Islands Travel Guide: Best of Sotavento Islands, Cape Verde Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Sotavento Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Sotavento-Islands-Hotels.d3000655923.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Sotavento Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Sotavento-Islands-Holiday-Rentals.d3000655923.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Sotavento Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Sotavento-Islands.d3000655923.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Sotavento Islands Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sotavento-Islands.d3000655923.Car-Hire-Guide)[Sotavento Islands Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Sotavento-Islands.d3000655923.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sotavento Islands Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The Fort of São Filipe in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/869b597e-0d38-46cc-af77-8da7d801e87b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Fort of São Filipe in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/869b597e-0d38-46cc-af77-8da7d801e87b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![An amazing view from the Fort of São Filipe. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/df26db9d-b187-447a-aa4e-6f70176c496e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Another amazing view from the Fort of São Filipe ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/6532a146-5b91-4177-b974-acf7d2998a9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Un petit village accessible uniquement à pied, enclavé dans les montagnes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144397/54d122e9-94fb-41ff-a230-760cefdd4ff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sotavento Islands Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Sotavento Islands ![Horse riding Cape Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/8e83db3f-9fc9-48a1-9b4c-a36ad1ccdde7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Terra Branca While Terra Branca may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Market and Estadio da Varzea. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Terra-Branca.dx553248635976400103) - Top hotels in Sotavento Islands - Top Holiday Rentals in Sotavento Islands ![Barceló Praia Cape Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103110000/103108700/103108637/w3837h2555x3y4-ada0a666_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barceló Praia Cape Verde Av. Rotary International Praia Praia £157 10 Feb - 11 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Prainha Beach and Quebra Canela Beach are ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews) Perfect Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=103108637&PinnedHotelID=103108637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655923) ![Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1044300/1044276/w1021h683x3y0-05de87a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel Prainha, Cidade Da Praia Praia Santiago £152 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (260 reviews) Great property and friendly staff. Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=1044276&PinnedHotelID=1044276&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655923) ![Hotel Vip Praia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9640000/9630800/9630704/c9621d73_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Vip Praia Avenida Jorge Barbosa Praia £134 14 Feb - 15 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (280 reviews) Staff went above and beyond to help solve a problem I had. Room was clean and comfortable and hotel location was convenient, next to restaurants and grocery store. Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=9630704&PinnedHotelID=9630704&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655923) [See all 267 properties in Sotavento Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000655923) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Dolce Waves – Luxury apartment with sea view, jacuzzi & modern design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120260000/120258000/120257967/b422e300_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dolce Waves – Luxury apartment with sea view, jacuzzi & modern design Praia Praia Stay at this apartment in Praia. Enjoy laundry facilities, air conditioning and a hot tub. Popular attractions Quebra Canela Beach and Prainha Beach are located ... 2/10 (1 review) I give this stay 0 stars. Host cancelled my reservation days before my stay and created a big issue for me during my vacation. Beware! Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Hotels-Dolce-Waves-Luxury-Apartment-With-Sea-View.h120257967.Hotel-Information) ![Tarrafal Relax](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115500000/115499400/115499374/bd74f968_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tarrafal Relax Tarrafal Tarrafal Stay at this apartment in Tarrafal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and laundry facilities. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located ... Je suis très satisfaite de l’accueil, l’hôte était très courtois et a l’écoute, l’appartement est très bien situé, lumineux propre et spacieux. Nous avons passé un agréable, je reviendrais c’est sur! Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarrafal-Hotels-Tarrafal-Relax.h115499374.Hotel-Information) ![Aparthotel Ixola](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17320000/17314600/17314600/5da85611_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aparthotel Ixola Rua Ciade Amadora Tarrafal Stay at this aparthotel in Tarrafal. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located nearby. Durant notre séjour de 10 jours, le ménage a été fait seulement 2 fois dans l'appartement et les draps et serviettes ont été changés qu'une seule fois. Reviewed on 18 Feb 2020 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarrafal-Hotels-Aparthotel-Ixola.h17314600.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Sotavento Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000655923&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Sotavento Islands hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01)[31 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-01-02)[1 Feb - 2 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-01-02) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[6 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Prainha Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Prainha Beach during your travels in Praia? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Prainha-Beach-Praia.d553248621555560198.Attraction) #### Quebra Canela Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Quebra Canela Beach during your travels in Praia? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quebra-Canela-Praia.d553248635939575967.Attraction) #### Market You can search for that perfect souvenir at Market during your trip to Praia. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Market-Praia.d553248621532404087.Attraction) #### Royal Fortress of São Filipe Find out about the history of Cidade Velha with a stop at Royal Fortress of São Filipe. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Real-De-Sao-Filipe-Cidade-Velha.d6101590.Attraction) #### Dona María Pia Lighthouse Dona María Pia Lighthouse is just one of the places to see in Praia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dona-Maria-Pia-Lighthouse-Praia.d553248635975977737.Attraction) #### Mangue Beach Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Mangue Beach during your travels in Sao Domingos? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mangue-Beach-Sao-Domingos.d553248635928111498.Attraction) ## Cities near Sotavento Islands ![national park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2367/36f5c308-d64c-45f6-aeaf-43c45073afae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Maio ![Praia lighthouse on Santiago in the Cape Verde Islands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/bafe99ec-e7c5-4e40-bd85-68e44491665d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Praia ![Waves in Fonti di Billa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339027/3c350c24-993c-4f37-b56a-e04e2e67b522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### São Filipe ![Aerial panoramic view Cidade Velha city in Santiago - Cape Verde - Cabo Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/9cd5c9b5-ebbf-4f33-a411-4679803490d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cidade Velha - Cities near Sotavento Islands - Places of interest [Maio](https://expedia.co.uk/Maio.dx2367)[Praia](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia.dx2936)[Pedra Badejo](https://expedia.co.uk/Pedra-Badejo.dx6085479)[São Filipe](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Filipe.dx6339027)[Cidade Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/Cidade-Velha.dx6360684)[Ribeira da Barca](https://expedia.co.uk/Ribeira-Da-Barca.dx3000467709) - [Pico do Fogo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pico-Do-Fogo-Cape-Verde.d553248621532404081.Attraction) - [Estadio da Varzea ](https://expedia.co.uk/Estadio-Da-Varzea-Praia.d6101588.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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