The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Cape Verde, Cape Verde

August 22, 2021 Merry Kessler

Discover the best top things to do in Cape Verde, Cape Verde including Pico Do Fogo, Paul Tal, Praia Santa Monica, Santa Monica Beach, Project Biodiversity Turtle Conservation Hatchery, Praia da Varandinha, Praia de Santa Maria, Tarrafal Beach, Serra de Malagueta, Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra.
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1. Pico Do Fogo

Cha das Caldeiras, Fogo Cape Verde +238 929 94 87
Excellent
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5.0 based on 229 reviews

Pico Do Fogo

Reviewed By albertosN9261GW

I read most of these reviews before going on the trip and although they are all accurate as to the amazing experience you’ll have, they were a bit understated as to how challenging it was. It is absolutely worth climbing the volcano, but it definitely took more effort than I had expected. It will take using your hands for climbing during the last hour due to the steepness of the terrain. The other reviews led us to believe there would be some sort of walking/ minor climbing path the whole way. Although there is a “trail” it’s definitely steep at points. My thighs were sore for about five days after the climb, but obviously worth it. Maybe we’re just old and out of shape but two of us made it up and two didn’t. I just wanted to put that information out there so people can prepare. Still, hands down a must do, amazing experience!

2. Paul Tal

Strasse ins Paul Tal Vila das Pombas, Santo Antao Cape Verde http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=eqjbxvxpsdwsgkkp
Excellent
78%
Good
22%
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5.0 based on 108 reviews

Paul Tal

Reviewed By jorisd962

Amazing sights, recommended to start at Cova (by taxi or aluguer) and walk down to Pombas. Bring water and go bananas

3. Praia Santa Monica

-, Boa Vista Cape Verde
Excellent
82%
Good
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5.0 based on 93 reviews

Praia Santa Monica

Reviewed By SAAllison - Brotton, United Kingdom

We travelled here on a quad tour and wow what an absolutely amazing place! Chrystal clear, warm se water and stunning soft white sand as far as the eye can see. My wife and I walked a little away from the group and it was easy to imagine we were the only people alive in the world, totally peaceful and beautiful, what an experience. We have been to many beaches throughout the world including the Caribbean, this is the best of the lot.

4. Santa Monica Beach

Santa Monica, Boa Vista Cape Verde
Excellent
81%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
3%
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5.0 based on 1,137 reviews

Santa Monica Beach

Reviewed By Ferrero123 - Kidsgrove, United Kingdom

The beach is one of the nicest I’ve ever seen and the sea is amazing the only time we got to go in the sea as the riu toureg is red flag.

5. Project Biodiversity Turtle Conservation Hatchery

Ponta Preta Beach, Santa Maria Mercado Municipal, local 22, Santa Maria, Ilha do Sal 4111 Cape Verde +238 594 36 52 [email protected] http://www.projectbiodiversity.org/
Excellent
83%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 243 reviews

Project Biodiversity Turtle Conservation Hatchery

Visit Project Biodiversity's Turtle Hatchery on the beach by the Riu Hotel to observe the excavation of Loggerhead sea turtle nests, learn about the conservation of the species and have the chance to see baby Loggerhead turtles. The public activities are during the turtle season, from August until mid-December. 2020 turtle season has officially finished!

Reviewed By CJD99 - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

Very interesting talk given by volunteers at 5pm each day at hatchery. Saw baby turtles that had hatched that day being dug out of the sand and put into a bucket for transporting to the beach for release. Good work done by these people and a very worthwhile cause.

6. Praia da Varandinha

Ponta Varandinha, Boa Vista 4110 Cape Verde
Excellent
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Praia da Varandinha

7. Praia de Santa Maria

Strand von Santa Maria It starts from Kyte Beach THEN Igreijinha, Then Hotel Odjo d'agua UNTIL Ponta Sino., Santa Maria, Ilha do Sal 4111 Cape Verde +238 997 87 88 http://www.alwayssailing.com
Excellent
61%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 3,912 reviews

Praia de Santa Maria

Reviewed By diego98bis - Santa Maria, Cape Verde

Beautiful white sand beach with crystal clear water 25 degrees minimum all year ???? love that place ! Cheap food, cheap flight

8. Tarrafal Beach

Strand von Tarrafal, Tarrafal, Santiago 7110 Cape Verde
Excellent
52%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
11%
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4.5 based on 320 reviews

Tarrafal Beach

Reviewed By Shimnik - Delft, The Netherlands

Tarrafal is the place, where you can do serfing, diving, swimming, enjoying life... Tarrafal beach is not overcrowded, has a clean water and nice restaurants around.

9. Serra de Malagueta

Hauptstrasse von Praia nach Tarrrafal, Santiago Cape Verde http://viajar.sapo.cv/descubra-o-pais/natureza-e-paisagem/parque-natural-serra-malagueta
Excellent
46%
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

Serra de Malagueta

Reviewed By xerofun - Berlin, Germany

We did the hike from Serra Malagueta to Achada Monte mid October, the trip was roughly 13km. Looking at some photos of other reviews it seemed we were quite lucky, because everything around us was very green. We got the GPX track from a german web page. The track starts about 300m south of the visitor center. To get there we took an aluguer for 100 CVE from Tarrafal, even though we had a rental car, because the track we chose is a one way track. The aluguers drive all around town to pick up people, some staring at the central plaza. Ask if they go to Serra Malagueta and pick an aluguer that is almost full, or else you will drive around the area for a while until the car is full. The fee to the park is 200 CVE per person. As we arrived a bit early around 7:30, the office was not really open yet (opens at 8am on weekdays as the sign says). Luckily the cleaning ladies helped us and gave us a receipt for the park entrance fee. Anyways the only person we met while we were in the park was a local obliviously returning from a party. First half of our hike was in the official map you can get for free at the visitors center and leading to a telephone tower. The second half was not part of the official maps, as I pointed out before, we found the whole track on a German webpage. The main route in the park offers breathtaking views of the landscape you won't forget. If you are not lucky and it's just dry without any green I still believe it can be worth to do at least the main park route. The first part of the path is a few meters below the ridge. As we started early, the temperature was still nice. We arrived at the telephone tower around 11am after starting around 8am, but we did quite a few stops for photos etc. Just before the telephone tower we took the path to the right. Which led us through a dense vegetation. After another ~30mins we left the park and went through farmed land. Soon we saw the first houses and people. At the very end we got accompanied by a bunch of kids returning from school. We went down to the main road at the East coast and caught an aluguer back to Tarrafal for 150 CVE per person.

10. Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra

Zona da Fatima Island of Sal, Santa Maria, Ilha do Sal 4111 Cape Verde +238 986 60 31 [email protected] http://viveirocaboverde.wixsite.com/viveiro
Excellent
53%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
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Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 694 reviews

Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra

Pachamama Eco Park is not only a beautiful Garden with a lovely bar immerse in peace, but a wonderful botanical animal park, where Flora & Fauna live together in harmony. Come discover this Paradise on the island of Sal! Enjoy a stroll through the paths, pet the animals, have a picnic on the grass...or meditate in our walking-meditation labyrinth It’s also the perfect location for a photo shoot with the family, or for a birthday, or any event: cocktails, baby-shower, engagement parties, weddings, concerts and more! Contact us for any information you might need about our services.

Reviewed By Paulidsa

We expected nothing special from this botanical garden after reading reviews and given deserted views on the island after round trips across the island. When we arrived we saw an oasis with fresh green trees, various tropical species growing happily, and many animals having a good life. We took great photos. The garden is fed by the water which is re-used from hotel sewage. Very clever.

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