Title: Sotavento Islands Travel Guide: Best of Sotavento Islands, Cape Verde Travel 2025 | 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 ![Sotavento Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/535e8e072606d61d2807c2e6d6bfb883.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sotavento Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/903f497cfda925311336f2a83f0ad244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sotavento Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5be2605362ae8d77e8c8e9e879029579.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d80f8237b2a265a4710c74e615517de7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d80f8237b2a265a4710c74e615517de7.jpg) ![Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/22d5103c573a4bebefa70ff66c119725.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/22d5103c573a4bebefa70ff66c119725.jpg) ## Visit Sotavento Islands Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Sotavento Islands ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f70f12af6310cb5e5ce9b473c1d58624.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 Estadio da Varzea and Market. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Terra-Branca.dx553248635976400103) - Top hotels in Sotavento Islands - Top Holiday Rentals in Sotavento Islands ![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 £122 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (252 reviews) "O" Reviewed on 1 Sep 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=1044276&PinnedHotelID=1044276&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655923) ![Barceló Praia Cape Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103110000/103108700/103108637/7baf54be_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barceló Praia Cape Verde Av. Rotary International, Praia, Praia £140 16 Sept - 17 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Prainha Beach and Quebra Canela Beach ... 9/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews) Overall, everything was great "Overall, everything was great and the people were amazing. The only downside was that the tall PR lady, she did not come across as very friendly or approachable, and I also found a cockroach in my room." Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025&selected=103108637&PinnedHotelID=103108637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655923) ![Hotel Pérola](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11920000/11914900/11914886/b44aa7f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Pérola Chã de Areia, PO Box 129A, Praia £88 21 Sept - 22 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Praia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Diogo Gomes Statue and Estadio da ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (166 reviews) "Clean, quiet, extremely professional staff" Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F09%2F2025&endDate=22%2F09%2F2025&selected=11914886&PinnedHotelID=11914886&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655923) [See all 299 properties in Sotavento Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®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. ![Praiano Aparthotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6500000/6494900/6494812/b3b43b1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Praiano Aparthotel Palamarejo Baixo, Praia Stay at this 3-star beach aparthotel in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Quebra Canela Beach and Prainha ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (41 reviews) "Perfect stay" Reviewed on 4 Sep 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Hotels-Praiano-Aparthotel.h6494812.Hotel-Information) ![House with pool, sea view and tranquility 5 min from the airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118940000/118933500/118933454/f91d897c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### House with pool, sea view and tranquility 5 min from the airport Praia, Praia Stay at this holiday home in Praia. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Museu Etnográfico de Praia and Market are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Hotels-House-With-Pool.h118933454.Hotel-Information) ![Beautiful 3 bed apt in Praia. Home away from Home.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72370000/72360600/72360582/10373373_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful 3 bed apt in Praia. Home away from Home. Praia, Santiago Stay at this apartment in Praia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Museu Etnográfico de Praia and Market are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Hotels-Beautiful-3-Bed-Apt-In-Praia-Home-Away-From-Home.h72360582.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. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Real-De-Sao-Filipe-Cidade-Velha.d6101590.Attraction) #### 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) #### 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) #### Tarrafal Camp You can study the exhibits at Tarrafal Camp, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Tarrafal. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarrafal-Camp-Tarrafal.d553248622710548393.Attraction) ## Cities near Sotavento Islands ![Praia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/903f497cfda925311336f2a83f0ad244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Praia [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia.dx2936) ![São Filipe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5be2605362ae8d77e8c8e9e879029579.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### São Filipe [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Filipe.dx6339027) ![Photo by Tiago Cruz](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d80f8237b2a265a4710c74e615517de7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cidade Velha [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cidade-Velha.dx6360684) - 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) - [Estadio da Varzea](https://expedia.co.uk/Estadio-Da-Varzea-Praia.d6101588.Attraction) - [Pico do Fogo](https://expedia.co.uk/Pico-Do-Fogo-Cape-Verde.d553248621532404081.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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