15 days in Cape Verde Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to C-Riders and Pedra de Lume Beach. You'll get in some beach time at Praia de Santa Maria and Ponta Preta. Next up on the itinerary: take in nature's colorful creations at Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra, make a trip to Salinas de Pedra de Lume, stroll through Projeto Biodiversidade, and explore the activities along Buracona.

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Ilha do Sal holiday maker site.

Milan, Italy to Ilha do Sal is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Cape Verde Standard Time is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Milan in December, things will get much warmer in Ilha do Sal: highs are around 31°C and lows about 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Boa Vista.

On the 29th (Thu), see Off-Road Tours, then see some colorful creatures with ScubaCaribe, then stroll through Praia de Santa Mónica, and finally explore the fascinating landscape at Deserto de Viana. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Fri): kick back and relax at Cabo Santa Maria, enjoy the sand and surf at Praia de Chaves, and then stroll through Spiaggia Di Curralinho.

For where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Boa Vista holiday maker.

You can fly from Ilha do Sal to Boa Vista in 2.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Boa Vista can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Praia.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Atlanticus Diving - Santiago Cabo Verde and Quebra Canela Beach. Relax by the water at Tarrafal Beach and Prainha Beach. Next up on the itinerary: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Serra de Malagueta, get to know the fascinating history of Rue Banana, don't miss a visit to Cidade Velha, Historic Centre of Ribeira Grande, and steep yourself in history at Pelourinho.

For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Praia trip builder.

Fly from Boa Vista to Praia in 3 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Praia can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to fly to Mindelo.

On the 3rd (Tue), look for gifts at Capvertdesign+Artesanato, enjoy the sand and surf at Sao Pedro Beach, and then kick back and relax at Praia da Laginha. On the 4th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the awesome beauty at Monte Verde, then take an exotic tour of Cabo Verde Safari, and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To find traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Mindelo holiday builder.

Getting from Praia to Mindelo by flight takes about 3 hours. In January, daytime highs in Mindelo are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to catch the ferry to Santo Antao.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): contemplate the geological forces at Cova - Krater and then discover the deep blue sea with Santo Antao Scuba Diving. On the 6th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: surround yourself with nature on Arlindo Trek.

For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read Santo Antao sightseeing website.

You can ride a ferry from Mindelo to Santo Antao in 2 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Santo Antao can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.