Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Barlavento Islands November 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Barlavento Islands Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Barlavento-Islands.dx3000655922)[Hotels in Barlavento Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Barlavento-Islands-Hotels.d3000655922.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Barlavento Islands](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Barlavento-Islands.d3000655922.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Barlavento Islands Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Barlavento-Islands.d3000655922.Car-Hire-Guide)[Barlavento Islands Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Barlavento-Islands.d3000655922.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Barlavento Islands ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Barlavento Islands Types of activities Where to stay [Barlavento Islands travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Barlavento-Islands.dx3000655922) ![Photo provided by Expedia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71287-Mindelo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Expedia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71287-Mindelo.jpg) ![Barlavento Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8a7717283e965a22904e7070fedb771b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barlavento Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/0a04123ad8243af796c4cd3f9c9d1321.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barlavento Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d23baab55a2c6953f8ccf3c9ee4d851d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barlavento Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d7a08879048246f4f8974a59c8ab69f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Barlavento Islands Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Barlavento Islands has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Barlavento Islands, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Barlavento Islands with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Barlavento Islands Barlavento Islands is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Barlavento Islands, and make it a breeze to explore Barlavento Islands and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Barlavento Islands to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Barlavento Islands, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Barlavento Islands. #### Barlavento Islands attractions Barlavento Islands has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Barlavento Islands to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Barlavento Islands. Looking for things to do in Barlavento Islands can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Barlavento Islands or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Barlavento Islands attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! * * * - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) * * * ### Most fun & popular experiences in Barlavento Islands ### Tours & day trips [See all 283 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4523216/317d07fd-f4c8-4986-b6b8-dbacc852d2a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise 4h Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-all-inclusive-half-day-lounge-catamaran-cruise.a4523216.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![From Mindelo: São Vicente's Enchanting Sea Turtle Snorkelling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47711339/3b9c74ad-9dc7-4f38-9d35-9c5b0dc0aaca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Mindelo: São Vicente's Enchanting Sea Turtle Snorkelling 1h 30m Free cancellation available £53 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-mindelo-sao-vicentes-enchanting-sea-turtle-snorkelling.a47711339.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Small Group Full Day Island Tour in Sal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44960947/96b707fd-c10a-4061-869b-09c75aa207b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Small Group Full Day Island Tour in Sal 7h Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/small-group-full-day-island-tour-in-sal.a44960947.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47968787/279821c1-e4d9-4cf6-93b4-40706d6a1b93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour 6h 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available £25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-maria-salt-mine-natural-pool-and-shark-bay-tour.a47968787.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Full Day Sal Island Tour in Santa Maria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46269097/ab917370-871d-4098-86fd-d18db04db434.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Sal Island Tour in Santa Maria 7h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-sal-island-tour-in-santa-maria.a46269097.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46193695/2fa5b861-99ee-4b6a-95aa-6ef029875f85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach 6h 8/10 1 review Free cancellation available £54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-salt-mine-blue-eye-shark-watch-and-kite-beach.a46193695.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Catamaran Half Day - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48740210/268d9b1c-e1c1-45f3-9a1c-d5a1c6b641bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Catamaran Half Day - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean 3h 8/10 1 review Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/catamaran-half-day-beautiful-day-on-the-atlantic-ocean.a48740210.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Complete Excursion and Flight on the Zipline Cabo Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4039153/5eaaac43-5cfc-4f04-8bda-c2bd2558f7c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Complete Excursion and Flight on the Zipline Cabo Verde 2h 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/complete-excursion-and-flight-on-the-zipline-cabo-verde.a4039153.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Hike and Picnic in Serra Malagueta Natural Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44624120/3f96ab3a-4784-4765-81df-e710ed75e5f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hike and Picnic in Serra Malagueta Natural Park 8h Free cancellation available £83 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-praia-hike-and-picnic-in-serra-malagueta-natural-park.a44624120.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sal Island All-inclusive Adults-only Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46966235/343de5f5-9b2b-4f13-a6d7-f35441b6c982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island All-inclusive Adults-only Catamaran Cruise 4h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-catamaran-cruise-tour-in-ilha-do-sal.a46966235.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 131 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46193695/2fa5b861-99ee-4b6a-95aa-6ef029875f85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach 6h 8/10 1 review Free cancellation available £54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-tour-salt-mine-blue-eye-shark-watch-and-kite-beach.a46193695.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Hike and Picnic in Serra Malagueta Natural Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44624120/3f96ab3a-4784-4765-81df-e710ed75e5f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hike and Picnic in Serra Malagueta Natural Park 8h Free cancellation available £83 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-praia-hike-and-picnic-in-serra-malagueta-natural-park.a44624120.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Full Day Adults Only Tour of Sal with Lobster Lunch and Salt Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46966249/141f3045-d190-496c-b3a6-44ac3ea03b84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Adults Only Tour of Sal with Lobster Lunch and Salt Lake 8h Free cancellation available £104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/adults-only-tour-of-sal-with-lobster-lunch-and-salt-lake.a46966249.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sal: All-Inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47988204/053f21ff-aa0c-4773-a347-82c1c4dcd050.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: All-Inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay Tour 4h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-all-inclusive-salt-lake-blue-eye-and-shark-bay-tour.a47988204.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![4h Guided city tour Praia & Cidade Velha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47925400/c7f50182-8d41-4dc1-ba79-a88a2497e8cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4h Guided city tour Praia & Cidade Velha 4h Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4h-guided-city-tour-praia-cidade-velha.a47925400.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Santiago Island Tour: Meet with a Local Family & Tarrafal Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/984384/49c9ef49-9e35-4a3b-a1ce-e0bfd14e9d9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santiago Island Tour: Meet with a Local Family & Tarrafal Beach 8h Free cancellation available £78 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-santiago-island-tour.a984384.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![The origen of Capeverdean People](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48120226/3e954bb4-81aa-47aa-8887-4991491d35fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The origen of Capeverdean People 2h Free cancellation available £87 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-origen-of-capeverdean-people.a48120226.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46263049/0368076b-8977-4a47-9c23-b2b6d94778f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island 6h Free cancellation available £189 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-best-ilha-do-sal-private-tour.a46263049.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3193715/4bbd7fcb-96cb-46ce-8ebf-62e1ab2b2232.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha 7h Free cancellation available £68 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santo-antao-hike-ponta-do-sol-fontainhas-cruzinha.a3193715.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2789614/bd37f82c-b439-42c4-945c-6f2955b91346.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch 6h 8/10 1 review Free cancellation available £57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-island-guided-full-day-highlights-tour-with-lunch.a2789614.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 51 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46263049/0368076b-8977-4a47-9c23-b2b6d94778f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island 6h Free cancellation available £189 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-best-ilha-do-sal-private-tour.a46263049.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3193715/4bbd7fcb-96cb-46ce-8ebf-62e1ab2b2232.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha 7h Free cancellation available £68 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santo-antao-hike-ponta-do-sol-fontainhas-cruzinha.a3193715.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Private Tour in Praia, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44826213/49e609bd-e658-40b9-bccf-e7310c69dc96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour in Praia, Cape Verde 8h Free cancellation available £149 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/professional-concierge-service-in-praia.a44826213.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Island tour & cattle & Taste local flavours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48238936/2d72269f-316c-44ef-8f92-0badbff9ac0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Island tour & cattle & Taste local flavours 6h Free cancellation available £83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/island-tour-cattle-taste-local-flavours.a48238936.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sal Island Exclusive - Full Day Customised Just for You](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47791152/f0db4583-537a-4d62-9efb-90c75c03d24a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island Exclusive - Full Day Customised Just for You 7h Free cancellation available £158 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-full-day-private-island-tour-guided-by-local-expert.a47791152.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Hiking: From Serra Malagueta Natural Park to Vale de Gongon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2878754/511ff254-3d86-4f18-a513-499ef9e7915c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking: From Serra Malagueta Natural Park to Vale de Gongon 4h 15m Free cancellation available £79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiking-to-gongon-valley.a2878754.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Private Creative Pictures Full Day Island Tour (Off Road inc.)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46341137/824e7b13-32dd-4b2d-b2c3-e63f43f60f6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Creative Pictures Full Day Island Tour (Off Road inc.) 8h Free cancellation available £123 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/out-of-the-box-island-tour-off-road-and-creative-pictures.a46341137.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sal Island Private Half Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50768846/63c2145d-5e58-4dcf-91b4-0955f6a29dbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island Private Half Day Tour 4h Free cancellation available £146 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-island-private-half-day-tour.a50768846.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Cape Verde: The Royal Routes of Santiago Island - 4 Days](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3412664/0b855766-64b5-42cb-94d0-7c4e38350af3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Verde: The Royal Routes of Santiago Island - 4 Days 4d Free cancellation available £1,005 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-royal-routes-of-santiago-island-4-days-2-private-day-tours-and-transfers.a3412664.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![2.5 Hours Private Tour in Espargos City and Sal Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46289065/701877cf-5391-4083-ad50-571849a1e16a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2.5 Hours Private Tour in Espargos City and Sal Island 2h 30m Free cancellation available £136 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/2-5-hours-private-tour-in-espargos-city-and-sal-island.a46289065.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 44 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4523216/317d07fd-f4c8-4986-b6b8-dbacc852d2a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise 4h Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-all-inclusive-half-day-lounge-catamaran-cruise.a4523216.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![From Mindelo: São Vicente's Enchanting Sea Turtle Snorkelling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47711339/3b9c74ad-9dc7-4f38-9d35-9c5b0dc0aaca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Mindelo: São Vicente's Enchanting Sea Turtle Snorkelling 1h 30m Free cancellation available £53 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-mindelo-sao-vicentes-enchanting-sea-turtle-snorkelling.a47711339.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sal: Full-Day Trip Around the Island with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4756419/da45e431-417b-4772-aa2e-f5eb8b6f44b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: Full-Day Trip Around the Island with Lunch 8h Free cancellation available £59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-full-day-trip-around-the-island-with-lunch-and-snorkel.a4756419.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Full day Sailing yacht - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48740477/8f4d3920-53be-4d22-ac12-e5eddaedf7ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full day Sailing yacht - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean 6h 30m Free cancellation available £113 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-sailing-yacht-beautiful-day-on-the-atlantic-ocean.a48740477.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Surf Lessons](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2062772/9ba44089-32c4-42f4-a2da-cd4c80c6c0d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Surf Lessons 1h Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/surfing-lessons.a2062772.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Snorkelling in Santa Maria Island of Salt](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50172521/dcb1ffb4-fc1b-41e4-b7ed-6e02f35e38a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Snorkelling in Santa Maria Island of Salt 2h Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/snorkelling-in-santa-maria-island-of-salt.a50172521.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Spectacular Half Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48484186/f0a3a825-4a70-4f6d-853f-bbaef2dd921d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Spectacular Half Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde 3h Free cancellation available £75 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/spectacular-half-day-sailing-sal-island-cape-verde.a48484186.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Incredible Full Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48485231/78b42edd-a9be-42f5-8340-043c45de10b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Incredible Full Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde 6h Free cancellation available £151 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/incredible-full-day-sailing-sal-island-cape-verde.a48485231.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44831260/8fa92402-ac24-42d7-92de-a58a60555a9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing 3h Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-trips.a44831260.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Double Diving in Sal Island - Half Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2414587/8a5d73e9-d532-4f44-8b52-ea30d1e40a3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Double Diving in Sal Island - Half Day 4h Free cancellation available £79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/diving-trips-through-sal-island.a2414587.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) ![Cape Verde: The Royal Routes of Santiago Island - 4 Days](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3412664/0b855766-64b5-42cb-94d0-7c4e38350af3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Verde: The Royal Routes of Santiago Island - 4 Days 4d Free cancellation available £1,005 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-royal-routes-of-santiago-island-4-days-2-private-day-tours-and-transfers.a3412664.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Cape Verde: Green Escape to Santiago - Nature & Beach 9 Days Pack](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3475449/45fee860-0910-4a14-b532-9b60885a013d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Verde: Green Escape to Santiago - Nature & Beach 9 Days Pack 9d Free cancellation available £1,579 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cape-verde-green-escape-to-santiago-nature-beach-9-days-pack.a3475449.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Amazing Full Day Boat Rental - Sal Island, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48489914/b7e398f7-88e4-46bc-801d-2a643600521e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Amazing Full Day Boat Rental - Sal Island, Cape Verde 6h 30m Free cancellation available £877 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/amazing-full-day-boat-rental-sal-island-cape-verde.a48489914.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Fogo Island: Hiking Portela – 1995 Peak – 2014 Crater – Portela](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3514238/441b8aae-0510-4e25-8803-dad8544d2eb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fogo Island: Hiking Portela – 1995 Peak – 2014 Crater – Portela 6h Free cancellation available £69 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fogo-island-hiking-portela-1995-peak-2014-crater-portela.a3514238.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Barlavento Islands | Number of things to do | 91 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Air-conditioned studio yoga class at Cooks Bay Hotel and Suites](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/air-conditioned-studio-yoga-class-at-cooks-bay-hotel-and-suites.a50275994.activity-details): £18 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Moorea 6-Hour Snorkelling and Lunch Shared Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/6-hour-snorkelling-lunch-tour-shared-tour.a45268043.activity-details) - [Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4x4 Safari](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-tahitis-mana-during-safari-crossing-island-tour.a46297874.activity-details) - [5 Hours Tahiti Island Tour - West and East Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-tour-8-00am-or-01-00pm.a1662572.activity-details) - [Moorea Sunset Boat Trip](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/moorea-sunset-boat-trip.a47142019.activity-details) - [TAHITI Mountain 4x4 Safari - Full day (Lunch NOT included)](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4-wheel-drive-mountain-safari-full-day-tour.a344710.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Moorea Sunset Boat Trip](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/moorea-sunset-boat-trip.a47142019.activity-details) - [Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-tour-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49329494.activity-details) - [Sunset sailing trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sunrise-or-sunset-tour-on-the-tahiti-lagoon.a49329359.activity-details) - [3-hour Lagoon Snorkelling Tour - Shared Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-hour-lagoon-snorkelling-tour-shared-tour.a45271976.activity-details) - [TOUR Safari 4X4](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4x4-jeep-safari-tour.a1751665.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Moorea 6-Hour Snorkelling and Lunch Shared Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/6-hour-snorkelling-lunch-tour-shared-tour.a45268043.activity-details) - [Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4x4 Safari](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/discover-tahitis-mana-during-safari-crossing-island-tour.a46297874.activity-details) - [Moorea Sunset Boat Trip](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/moorea-sunset-boat-trip.a47142019.activity-details) - [TAHITI Mountain 4x4 Safari - Full day (Lunch NOT included)](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4-wheel-drive-mountain-safari-full-day-tour.a344710.activity-details) - [Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-tour-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49329494.activity-details) | ## What to do in Barlavento Islands * * * ### Popular places to visit ![Santa Maria Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/6081da0b2bc40b42a989a194d7bef8a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Maria Beach 4.5/5(18 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Santa Maria Beach during your travels in Santa Maria? You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Beach-Cape-Verde.d6101592.Attraction) ![Santa Maria Pier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4169b4dc4557ee18a28083e90addfeb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Maria Pier 4/5(21 reviews) You can find out about the history of Santa Maria with a stop at Santa Maria Pier. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Pier-Sal.d553248635975607508.Attraction) ![Ponta Preta](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/37a0766f4a54fc6cc7354e2aa0b2aa8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponta Preta 4/5(10 reviews) You can find out about the history of Santa Maria when you stop by Ponta Preta. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Preta-Sal.d553248635975607507.Attraction) #### Mindelo Marina 3/5(1 review) Explore the waterfront in Mindelo with a trip to Mindelo Marina. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mindelo-Marina-Sao-Vicente.d553248621558095795.Attraction) #### Estoril Beach 5/5(2 reviews) Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Estoril Beach during your trip to Sal Rei? Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Estoril-Beach-Cape-Verde.d553248635975930421.Attraction) #### Santa Maria Town Square 4/5(17 reviews) You can find out about the history of Santa Maria when you stop by Santa Maria Town Square. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Town-Square-Sal.d6326952.Attraction) #### Shark Bay Beach 3.5/5(6 reviews) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Shark Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Santa Maria. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shark-Bay-Beach-Cape-Verde.d553248621558144268.Attraction) #### Kite Beach 4/5(11 reviews) Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kite Beach during your trip to Santa Maria? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kite-Beach-Cape-Verde.d553248635975607506.Attraction) #### Praia de Cruz 3.5/5(2 reviews) Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Praia de Cruz during your travels in Sal Rei? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-De-Cruz-Cape-Verde.d553248621564478941.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Barlavento 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) * * * Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. * * * ## Day trip destinations from Barlavento Islands ![Boa Vista](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/19ebd423ba87703b2c22a7008cb9ff2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Boa Vista [](https://expedia.co.uk/Boa-Vista.dx730) ![Praia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/903f497cfda925311336f2a83f0ad244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Praia [](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia.dx2936) ![Sal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8a7717283e965a22904e7070fedb771b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sal [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sal.dx3164) ![São Vicente](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d23baab55a2c6953f8ccf3c9ee4d851d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### São Vicente [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Vicente.dx3751) ![Mindelo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d23baab55a2c6953f8ccf3c9ee4d851d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mindelo [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mindelo.dx6060459) ![Santa Maria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d7a08879048246f4f8974a59c8ab69f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Maria [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria.dx6084955) ![Photo by Christine Charlson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3f985fcc00a705db0bc659af5f4daa27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sal Rei [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sal-Rei.dx6123505) ![Porto Novo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/0a04123ad8243af796c4cd3f9c9d1321.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Porto Novo [](https://expedia.co.uk/Porto-Novo.dx6177719) ![](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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