Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Barlavento Islands February 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) ![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) ## 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 263 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46047714/a46c206a-63dc-4fde-a19b-49c7ffa9b8cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Praia: Discover Santiago Island in 1 Day 8h Free cancellation available £56 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) ![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 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) ![Santa Maria: Desert Adventure on a 500cc 4x4 Quad Bike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4750439/7e323e3f-b7d4-446a-a401-bed79d9884d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Maria: Desert Adventure on a 500cc 4x4 Quad Bike 2h 10/10 2 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) ![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 £52 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) ![Santiago Island: Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2514824/c457d42c-9d24-4040-bdca-e45685bbfd64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santiago Island: Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site 4h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £51 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-praia-city-tour-highlights-of-cidade-velha.a2514824.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 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) ![Full Day Island Tour, Highlights of São Vicente](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/984854/8217db1e-b521-49d1-8f58-c4cd1100a035.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Island Tour, Highlights of São Vicente 6h Free cancellation available £61 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-island-tour-sao-vicente.a984854.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2161312/9189e1a2-8235-47a5-b752-0b85b0510be4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha 3h Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/shore-excursion-santiago-island-tour-praia-and-cidade-velha.a2161312.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 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £51 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) ![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 £993 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) ### Private & custom tours [See all 50 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![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 £993 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) ![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) ![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 £156 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) ![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+ Free cancellation available £113 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) ![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 £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) ![Explore Black Sand Beach and the Incredible Natural Pool](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51003844/653081ab-9aeb-4c96-8ebf-36644a8b8929.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Black Sand Beach and the Incredible Natural Pool 4h Free cancellation available £87 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) ![Hiking Águas Belas Cave](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2879960/8cc82924-07b9-4ae6-83ef-d0f7b78e46a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking Águas Belas Cave 4h Free cancellation available £78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiking-aguas-belas-cave.a2879960.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 £1,559 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) ![Full-day Maio Island Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3519001/4fc442a6-ebcb-4121-a549-e9d835f96ebf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-day Maio Island Tour 6h Free cancellation available £130 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-maio-island-tour.a3519001.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 26 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![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 £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) ![Sao Filipe: Coffee Plantation and Natural Pools Day 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 Free cancellation available £74 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 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) ![Shore Excursion: São Vicente, Full Day, 6h](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47913338/4f9274b7-68a8-42f5-8d1c-589fc643f158.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shore Excursion: São Vicente, Full Day, 6h 6h Free cancellation available £74 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) ![Boa Vista: Shipwreck, 4x4 Ride & Caves Day Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50015246/78a40c7d-5175-427e-a8af-a9881c60ea93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boa Vista: Shipwreck, 4x4 Ride & Caves Day Tour with Lunch 7h Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/boa-vista-shipwreck-4x4-ride-caves-day-tour-with-lunch.a50015246.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 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) ![Mindelo: the secrets of creol cooking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48343251/c4d75a02-1dda-44f6-a65a-a82ed560ec69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mindelo: the secrets of creol cooking 3h 30m Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mindelo-the-secrets-of-creol-cooking.a48343251.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 £866 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) ![Beach Club Origens Santa Monica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50693254/ab4d3dc2-d9a6-4145-90d4-7e8fe7147d6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Beach Club Origens Santa Monica 5h Free cancellation available £78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beach-club-origens-santa-monica.a50693254.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Hiking: From Serra Malagueta to Ribeira Principal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47918293/c8431708-030d-485e-9c2a-bfdd886e9411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking: From Serra Malagueta to Ribeira Principal 4h Free cancellation available £91 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hiking-ribeira-principal.a47918293.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![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 £29 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) ![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) ![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 Free cancellation available £113 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) ![Mindelo: the secrets of creol cooking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48343251/c4d75a02-1dda-44f6-a65a-a82ed560ec69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mindelo: the secrets of creol cooking 3h 30m Free cancellation available £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mindelo-the-secrets-of-creol-cooking.a48343251.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Santa Maria: Stand-Up Paddle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48109160/840721b7-24c4-4eed-80a6-c66bd13e26b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Maria: Stand-Up Paddle Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available £29 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/santa-maria-stand-up-paddle-tour.a48109160.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 £74 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) ![surf lessons São Vicente, Transport and equipment included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2971528/67cbd94f-2a81-4944-a2de-ef45b086a045.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### surf lessons São Vicente, Transport and equipment included 3h 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/surf-lessons.a2971528.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sal: Kizomba Group Class - Santa Maria, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48375316/385708cf-0b18-4081-8531-a86387ccd95d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: Kizomba Group Class - Santa Maria, Cape Verde 1h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available £19 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sal-kizomba-lessons-santa-maria-cape-verde.a48375316.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Taste and Culture Class DE Authentic Gastronomy Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50759784/803c568e-daef-46b5-97c2-ebb2ea0dd1e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Taste and Culture Class DE Authentic Gastronomy Cape Verde 4h Free cancellation available £91 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/taste-and-culture-class-de-authentic-gastronomy-cape-verde.a50759784.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Best Pottery Class on Santiago Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48061944/4d0f0569-836d-4629-88bc-962eddaabc8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Best Pottery Class on Santiago Island 4h Free cancellation available £104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-pottery-class-on-santiago-island.a48061944.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Barlavento Islands | Number of things to do | 89 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Air-conditioned studio yoga class at Cooks Bay Hotel and Suites](/things-to-do/air-conditioned-studio-yoga-class-at-cooks-bay-hotel-and-suites.a50275994.activity-details): £22 | | 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 - Reef Adventure with Turtles, Rays and Sharks](/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-reef-adventure-with-turtles-rays-and-sharks.a5210578.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)[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) | | 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)[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)[Moorea Sunset Boat Trip](/things-to-do/moorea-sunset-boat-trip.a47142019.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)[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)[Moorea Sunset Boat Trip](/things-to-do/moorea-sunset-boat-trip.a47142019.activity-details)[Sunset sailing trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti](/things-to-do/sunrise-or-sunset-tour-on-the-tahiti-lagoon.a49329359.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) | ## 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### 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) #### Palmeira 3.5/5(4 reviews) Find out about the history of Sal when you spend time at Palmeira. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palmeira-Sal.d553248621532404116.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 Market and Estadio da Varzea. [](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 ![Would love to be back in this beautiful hotel, gorgeous unspoilt country and amazing experience in Cape Verde!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319627317246690472/cfb4f08a-64f0-44a6-b177-a88ca036707f.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 ![Colorful fishing boats on beach, Mindelo, Sao Vicente Island, Cape Verde Islands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6060459/8b9242b7-ef7d-474e-a56f-fa94f57ffadc.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 ![View from beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123505/ebbca03b-c0cc-4e22-8dfd-8a57e1eff0ec.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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