Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Barlavento Islands March 2026 | 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) ![The sea, the sand, and the sky. Boa Vista.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/730/72281f44-cdfd-4992-9eff-504f0848acda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Watching water move is a time-honoured way of moving into the present moment, says the painter Fredericka Foster, ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/730/cc673562-c3c2-4fce-9f8e-595cf4b5aff3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Great spot in this warm water beach in Cabo Verde!! #BeachTips #Aquatrover](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3164/10b0a2e2-d5ab-406d-832c-a2fa962accb4.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) ![Cap Vert](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339012/1961214f-7c05-4c2a-a5d0-26cd7b3c6d56.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 373 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Quad Tour Sal Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49757300/d2021a5e-5406-4ea7-bf32-569d7db75cf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Quad Tour Sal Island 2h 30m 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/buggy-and-quad-tour-with-local-guide-on-sal-island.a49757300.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, History and Architecture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48170048/713ecee1-3e40-4e4d-9efc-290930cc9b1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Walking Tour: Street arts, Markets, History and Architecture 1h 30m 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £17 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/praia-guided-city-sightseeing-tour.a48170048.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47925400/c7f50182-8d41-4dc1-ba79-a88a2497e8cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Praia & Cidade Velha: Guided City Tour 4h 10/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £39 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) ![Sal Island: 2-Hour Buggy Desert Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4767903/ee1f6246-42e7-4917-a7ad-a8b91374b1d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island: 2-Hour Buggy Desert Adventure 2h 9.8/10 72 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £125 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-maria-desert-adventure-on-a-500cc-or-1000cc-buggy.a4767903.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Boa Vista Sunset Dinner with Live Music](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46973397/e9f447dc-35ba-4e1f-b72c-be0410fe1373.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boa Vista Sunset Dinner with Live Music 4h 9/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boa-vista-sunset-dinner-with-live-music.a46973397.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46047714/4ff7fe76-e814-4ec9-82d7-2c0686e9fe8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day 8h 9.6/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-island-in-1-day-trip.a46047714.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Complete Excursion and Flight on the Zipline Cabo Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4039153/7ff30823-1937-4fa0-98f9-fbfaf6bdf773.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Complete Excursion and Flight on the Zipline Cabo Verde 2h 9.6/10 64 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £42 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) ![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 9.6/10 110 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £60 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) ![Santiago: Landscapes, Street Art, and Markets Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45711868/b47743bb-a7bb-49cf-a152-889a0a4833cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santiago: Landscapes, Street Art, and Markets Day Trip 8h 9.8/10 26 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santiago-discover-the-island-in-1-day.a45711868.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sal Island: 2-Hour quad bike Quad Desert Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4750439/7e323e3f-b7d4-446a-a401-bed79d9884d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island: 2-Hour quad bike Quad Desert Adventure 2h 10/10 37 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-2-hour-500cc-quad-bike-4x4-quad-desert-adventure.a4750439.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 79 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Create your own artesanal pottery with locals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47675871/a8142ef7-54cf-43c1-a1d5-35aa2fefb47a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Create your own artesanal pottery with locals 4h Free cancellation available £95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/create-your-own-artesanal-pottery-with-locals.a47675871.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 £990 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) ![Santo Antão: Trekking Cova de Paúl Volcano Crater - Ribeira de Paúl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3193643/bc7d9846-d086-4714-92ab-6256c2dccc8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santo Antão: Trekking Cova de Paúl Volcano Crater - Ribeira de Paúl 5h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £138 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santo-antao-trekking-cova-de-paul-volcano-crater-ribeira-de-paul.a3193643.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 10/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £121 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) ![Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46263049/aac06529-ab77-4a9c-84d9-8bf8a6a7cded.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island 6h Free cancellation available £186 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) ![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 9.4/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £147 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) ![Wakanda Forever](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50940575/2895f1b7-604c-49e4-bc99-94c934dd4f3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wakanda Forever 8h Free cancellation available £83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/wakanda-forever.a50940575.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Discover the highlights of Santo Antão from Mindelo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45935660/7b7cce8a-8f66-42b9-b2e3-93319b905521.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Discover the highlights of Santo Antão from Mindelo 10h Free cancellation available £103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santo-antao-discover-this-amazing-island-in-1-day.a45935660.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Black Sand Beach & Natural Pool – Scenic Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51003844/653081ab-9aeb-4c96-8ebf-36644a8b8929.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Black Sand Beach & Natural Pool – Scenic Adventure 4h Free cancellation available £86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/explore-black-sand-beach-and-the-incredible-natural-pool.a51003844.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Boavista: Rabil, Shipwreck, City, Snacks & Drinks - 4x4 Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47925373/f55e7408-d17e-4454-a19f-7dcfb1259b5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boavista: Rabil, Shipwreck, City, Snacks & Drinks - 4x4 Tour 4h+ 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £112 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boavista-rabil-shipwreck-city-snacks-drinks-4x4-tour.a47925373.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 57 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran 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Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44632538/afc63b9c-09c8-4acc-80a2-6d2f93019071.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sao Filipe: Coffee Plantation and Natural Pools Day Trip 7h 9/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £73 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sao-filipe-coffee-plantation-and-natural-pools-day-trip.a44632538.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Full-Day Santiago – Villages, Nature & Local Culture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47830351/4e26b7df-5003-45ab-9f64-7e12e2d8d91a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Santiago – Villages, Nature & Local Culture 9h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santiago-island-tour.a47830351.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 £149 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) ![Sal Island: Catxupa Cooking Class with a local family](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48132692/c9e60d3a-c1b6-4f9c-8a06-985b61f0c7f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island: Catxupa Cooking Class with a local family 2h 8.4/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-island-catxupa-cooking-class-with-a-local-family.a48132692.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Santa Maria City Tour & Cuscuz Tasting with a Local Family](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48061997/64b2f454-f338-4605-8391-f308e672396c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Maria City Tour & Cuscuz Tasting with a Local Family 2h 9.8/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £30 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-maria-city-tour-cuscuz-tasting-with-a-local-family.a48061997.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Full-Day Shore Excursion: São Vicente & Mindelo Highlights](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47913338/4f9274b7-68a8-42f5-8d1c-589fc643f158.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Shore Excursion: São Vicente & Mindelo Highlights 6h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £73 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shore-excursion-sao-vicente-full-day-6h.a47913338.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 £864 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) ![Explore Sal Island: Full-Day Adventure to All Must-See Spots](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46266704/b3f64716-bfa8-496c-acba-eb00a32021c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Sal Island: Full-Day Adventure to All Must-See Spots 6h 10/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available £50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-best-full-day-ilha-do-sal-tour.a46266704.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 55 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 9.6/10 110 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £60 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) ![São Vicente: Snorkel with Sea Turtles Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48367477/f052e478-3d10-4ead-b40e-92e1f0731ec3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Vicente: Snorkel with Sea Turtles Adventure 1h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £121 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sao-vicente-snorkel-with-sea-turtles-adventure.a48367477.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Boavista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47995292/4af14a95-3da8-4069-b7ca-91a5290f3d09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boavista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting 4h 9.8/10 24 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £112 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boavista-green-turtle-shark-bay-sandboard-tour-tasting.a47995292.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Boat Trip to Aguas Belas Cave+Barbecue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48021538/6448b2d5-1b21-4162-854b-69dbec78a799.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boat Trip to Aguas Belas Cave+Barbecue 4h Free cancellation available £104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boat-trip-to-aguas-belas-cavebarbecue.a48021538.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 £149 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) ![Santa Maria: Guided Snorkelling and Reef Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48163018/3cea3aa8-d6c1-4a73-8cea-52cf36833a2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Maria: Guided Snorkelling and Reef Tour 2h 9.2/10 61 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-maria-guided-snorkelling-shipwreck-and-reef-tour.a48163018.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Full day Sailing yacht - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48740477/7798265a-e1ff-4ae3-9810-d9f7a07af0f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full day Sailing yacht - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean 6h 30m 10/10 17 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £111 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) ![Private Boat Tour in Santa Maria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46330695/4f516c1c-ab94-48af-b9b6-0e584bcc9b56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Boat Tour in Santa Maria 3h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-boat-tour-in-santa-maria.a46330695.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sal Island: Shark Bay Shark Watching Experience from Santa Maria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2772660/cf2eb1c5-8fd8-47e9-8502-1ef2d682eaa5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island: Shark Bay Shark Watching Experience from Santa Maria 2h 9.8/10 22 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £26 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shark-bay.a2772660.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sal: Salt Lake Tour, Shark Bay and Pedra de Lume Village](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47679595/18c17992-0be8-455e-991f-754a2ff8c348.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: Salt Lake Tour, Shark Bay and Pedra de Lume Village 3h 9.6/10 20 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-salt-lake-tour-shark-bay-and-pedra-de-lume-village.a47679595.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 9 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 £990 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 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available £1,555 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 £864 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) ![Romantic Sunset Experience with Glamping Gold Pack](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48169813/aab6d8aa-4113-4480-bfb0-92658af960ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Romantic Sunset Experience with Glamping Gold Pack 3h Free cancellation available £216 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/romantic-sunset-experience-with-glamping-gold-pack.a48169813.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 8/10 1 Viator review 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/fogo-island-hiking-portela-1995-peak-2014-crater-portela.a3514238.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sal: Romantic Sunset Escape with Wine and Return Transfer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52119104/0bf7dc91-752f-4218-80c9-43ea475273d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: Romantic Sunset Escape with Wine and Return Transfer 2h Free cancellation available £95 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-romantic-sunset-escape-with-wine-and-return-transfer.a52119104.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Romantic Sunset Experience with Glamping Bronze Pack](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48159578/878f993c-e1f0-4e7d-a85e-0d32073ca2e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Romantic Sunset Experience with Glamping Bronze Pack 2h Free cancellation available £116 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/romantic-sunset-experience-with-glamping-bronze-pack.a48159578.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Tarrafal: Boat Tour with Drinks and Snorkelling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52113120/290d2041-34e7-4bef-b21b-b8984dfce7fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tarrafal: Boat Tour with Drinks and Snorkelling 1h 30m Free cancellation available £56 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tarrafal-boat-tour-with-drinks-and-snorkelling.a52113120.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Santa Maria: Guided Coastal Hike & Monte Leão Sunset](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44625505/395cf513-ec64-4128-99d8-36cd2671e64b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Maria: Guided Coastal Hike & Monte Leão Sunset 4h 8.6/10 9 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-maria-guided-coastal-hike-monte-leao-sunset.a44625505.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Barlavento Islands | Number of things to do | 114 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [AOA Polynesian Forests - Educational Forest and Tahitian Trail Game DE](/things-to-do/educative-forest-and-game-de-tahiti-west-coast.a50958039.activity-details): £19 | | Top 5 things to do | [Moorea 6-Hour Snorkelling and Lunch Shared Tour](/things-to-do/6-hour-snorkelling-lunch-tour-shared-tour.a45268043.activity-details)[Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Lagoon Discovery : Wrecks, Coral Gardens and Tro...](/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-lagoon-discovery-wrecks-coral-gardens-and-tropical-fishies.a5199636.activity-details)[Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Guided Ocean Safari + Reef and Lagoon Adventure](/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-guided-ocean-safari-reef-and-lagoon-adventure.a5199835.activity-details)[Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Reef Adventure with Turtles, Rays and Sharks](/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-reef-adventure-with-turtles-rays-and-sharks.a5210578.activity-details)[Moorea Sunset Boat Trip](/things-to-do/moorea-sunset-boat-trip.a47142019.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Lagoon Discovery : Wrecks, Coral Gardens and Tro...](/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-lagoon-discovery-wrecks-coral-gardens-and-tropical-fishies.a5199636.activity-details)[Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Reef Adventure with Turtles, Rays and Sharks](/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-reef-adventure-with-turtles-rays-and-sharks.a5210578.activity-details)[Moorea Sunset Boat Trip](/things-to-do/moorea-sunset-boat-trip.a47142019.activity-details)[Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments](/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-tour-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49329494.activity-details)[Sunset sailing trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti](/things-to-do/sunrise-or-sunset-tour-on-the-tahiti-lagoon.a49329359.activity-details) | | With kids | [Moorea 6-Hour Snorkelling and Lunch Shared Tour](/things-to-do/6-hour-snorkelling-lunch-tour-shared-tour.a45268043.activity-details)[Moorea Sunset Boat Trip](/things-to-do/moorea-sunset-boat-trip.a47142019.activity-details)[Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments](/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-tour-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49329494.activity-details)[TAHITI Mountain 4x4 Safari - Full day (Lunch NOT included)](/things-to-do/4-wheel-drive-mountain-safari-full-day-tour.a344710.activity-details)[Sunset sailing trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti](/things-to-do/sunrise-or-sunset-tour-on-the-tahiti-lagoon.a49329359.activity-details) | ## What to do in Barlavento Islands --- ### Popular places to visit ![Dog resting in front of a fisher boat in Santa Maria beach in Sal Cape Verde - Cabo Verde; Shutterstock ID 243218044](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101592/327bfb67-1333-44ae-9feb-7cae67f1a591.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 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) #### 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) #### Prainha Beach 4/5(1 review) 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) #### 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 Pier 4/5(21 reviews) Santa Maria Pier is just one of the places to see in Santa Maria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Maria-Pier-Sal.d553248635975607508.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) #### 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) #### 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) ### Explore areas of Barlavento 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 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 ![Aerial view of the city of Sal Rei, luxury yachts moored in turquoise ocean,the port with many fishermen boats and its old color city, background the desert with the mountains.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/730/81f34bea-7551-4345-a595-453a673a87d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Boa Vista ![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 ![Africa Cape Verde Sal View of beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3164/192bc48a-25de-472d-93cd-b7600be23978.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sal ![Mindelo, São Vicente, Cape Verde - November 13, 2025 : night view of the city of Mindelo on the island of São Vicente](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3751/2e3de49e-e09c-4944-9d14-2a9f1197032a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### São Vicente ![Mindelo in dusk light. Port town with many boats in the bay on the Cape Verde in the northern part of the island Sao Vicente. Long exposure panoramic shot of the bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060459/e326be2d-bc68-4dfb-abfe-35c4e7f81025.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mindelo ![The beautiful beach of Santa Maria, Sal, Cape Verde; Shutterstock ID 212098636](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084955/a6b54605-e079-42ee-a9d8-859dc61cfb30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Santa Maria ![Golden Sunset Over the Atlantic with Fishing Boats in Sal Rei, Boa Vista](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123505/3520f7ef-3d6e-463c-b767-281a2eeef436.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sal Rei ![](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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