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Holidays to Boa Vista are your gateway to Cape Verde, a group of under-the-radar islands off the west coast of Africa.
Up-and-coming islands
Mention Cape Verde to the man on the street, and it’s likely you’ll get a blank look in response. These islands, about 400 miles off the coast of Senegal, have only recently emerged from obscurity. But, in certain circles, they’re creating a real stir. The 10 isles, one of which is Boa Vista, offer up some knock-out beaches, not to mention toasty temperatures all year round.
Picture perfect isle
Boa Vista, Cape Verde’s most easterly island, translates as ‘Beautiful View’. And when you first set eyes on the beaches, you’ll see where it gets its nickname. The island is wrapped up in 55 kilometres’ worth of coastline, where rocky coves merge into white-sand bays.
Where to stay
Most of the hotels in Boa Vista are nestled in the Curralinho district, behind Santa Monica Beach. This 18-kilometre ribbon of blonde sand was named after the famous California version, but it's nowhere near as busy. Stay here and you’ll have easy access to the nearby capital, Sal Rei. It’s a town of petite proportions, where rainbow-bright surf shops and cafés set the scene.
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