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Cape Verde island
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This page describes an island in the Cape Verde archipelago. For the city in Brazil see Boa Vista.
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Exhibiting shipwrecks and other island history.
Family-friendly restaurant on Estoril beach.
Welcoming bar & restaurant on Estoril beach.
Adults-only hotel 2 km north of town, refurbished in 2025. Peaceful place, limited evening entertainment.
Mid-range hotel in town near the beach.
Mostly good reviews for this spacious modern hotel.
Good reviews for this efficient family-friendly hotel close to the airport.
Good reviews all round for comfort, service, dining and entertainment.
Italian-run, scores well on comfort and service but below par for food and entertainment.
Down on the south coast, good reviews though some facilities tired. Closed May-Oct 2026 for refurbishment.
For entry requirements see Cape Verde#Get in. Western passport holders don’t need a visa. All international arrivals must pay an “Airport Security Fee” of €30, best done in advance through the CV government portal.
Read in the guideThe main road loops round the north end of the island, from Praia de Lacacão in the west to Rabil, the airport and Sal Rei (where a spur runs to the port) then to Fundo de Figueiras in the east.
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Rabil · International · BVC
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