Cape VerdeDay-by-day itinerary · PDF

Cape Verde 7-Day Itinerary

Your days in Cape Verde, planned in order: sights, meals and getting-around notes, with day trips and local spots where Cape Verde has them.

days planned
7days planned
scheduled stops
28scheduled stops
day trips
5day trips
sections
12sections
$34USD · one-time purchase

PDF · ~2,200 words · 0.35 MB · Last Updated April 2026

Who it's for

Is the 7-day itinerary right for you?

  • 01

    A first visit of about a week, where you want the order of things worked out

  • 02

    Travellers who would rather follow a plan than assemble one from dozens of tabs

  • 03

    Pairing the city with day trips without losing a day to logistics

What's inside

Contents of this guide

Everything below is counted from this edition, last updated April 2026.

Day by day

  1. Day 1Arrival in Sal - Beach Relaxation
  2. Day 2Sal Island Highlights
  3. Day 3Beach Day and Water Sports
  4. Day 4Transfer to Boa Vista - Desert Adventure
  5. Day 5Boa Vista Beaches and Culture
  6. Day 6Santiago Island - History and Culture
  7. Day 7Santiago Nature and Departure

Sections

  1. 1

    Day-by-day plan

    7 days · 28 stops
  2. 2

    Welcome to Your Cape Verde Adventure

    How to Use This Itinerary · Best Time to Visit · Route Overview

  3. 3

    Pre-Trip Essentials

    Arrival & Departure · Where to Stay · Getting Around · Packing Essentials · Important Travel Tips

  4. 4

    Hidden Gems & Local Secrets

    Secret Viewpoints · Skip This, Do This Instead · Where Locals Eat

    3 entries
  5. 5

    Best Photo Spots & Instagram Locations

    Top 10 Instagram Spots · Sunrise Locations · Sunset Locations · Photography Tips

  6. 6

    Self-Guided Walking Tours

    Historical Walking Tour · Food Discovery Walk · Street Art & Culture Walk

  7. 7

    Day Trips from Cape Verde

    5 entries
  8. 8

    Coffee & Cafe Guide

    Best Specialty Coffee · Instagram-Worthy Cafes · Work-Friendly Cafes

  9. 9

    Late Night Cape Verde

    Night Markets · Late Night Dining (Open After 10 PM) · 24-Hour Options · Late Night Safety

  10. 10

    Neighborhood Deep Dives

  11. 11

    Flexible Alternatives

    Rainy Day Options · If You Have Less Time (5 Days) · If You Have More Time (10 Days) · Activity Swaps

  12. 12

    Quick Reference Guide

    All Restaurant Recommendations · All Attractions · Emergency Contacts · Useful Phrases

    20-row table

A look inside

Named in the Cape Verde 7-day itinerary

A sample of what the guide names, taken word for word from the guide itself.

Day trips covered

  • Cidade Velha (Ribeira Grande de Santiago)
  • Tarrafal Beach and Village
  • Serra Malagueta Nature Reserve
  • Assomada Market Town
  • Fogo Island Day Ferry Trip

Local spots covered

  • Terra Boa Viewpoint
  • Calhau Viewpoint
  • Cha das Caldeiras Crater Rim

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7-Day Itinerary ViewingA full week, planned7 days planned · 28 scheduled stops$34
3-Day Weekend ItineraryA long weekend3 days planned · 9 scheduled stops$24
Family Travel GuideTravelling with kids14 sections$29
Food & Restaurant GuideEating well10 local dishes · 19 sections$24
Budget & Money-Saving GuideSpending less10 free & cheap picks · 8 money-saving strategies$19
Complete BundleEverything, for lessAll 5 guides$79saves $51

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