Title: Visit Barlavento Islands: Best of Barlavento Islands Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Barlavento Islands](https://expedia.ca/Barlavento-Islands-Hotels.d3000655922.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Barlavento Islands](https://expedia.ca/Barlavento-Islands-Vacation-Rentals.d3000655922.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Barlavento Islands](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Barlavento-Islands.d3000655922.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Barlavento Islands](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Barlavento-Islands.d3000655922.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Barlavento Islands Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Barlavento-Islands.d3000655922.Car-Rental-Guide)[Barlavento Islands Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Barlavento-Islands.d3000655922.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Barlavento Islands ## Travel Guide ![Photo provided by Expedia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71287-Mindelo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by Expedia](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/71000/71287-Mindelo.jpg) ![Barlavento Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8a7717283e965a22904e7070fedb771b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barlavento Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/0a04123ad8243af796c4cd3f9c9d1321.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barlavento Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d23baab55a2c6953f8ccf3c9ee4d851d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Barlavento Islands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d7a08879048246f4f8974a59c8ab69f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Barlavento Islands Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Barlavento Islands ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f70f12af6310cb5e5ce9b473c1d58624.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Terra Branca While Terra Branca might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Estadio da Varzea and Market. [](https://expedia.ca/Praia-Terra-Branca.dx553248635976400103) - Barlavento Islands Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Barlavento Islands ![Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13240000/13235400/13235305/bb935082_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive Rua Andrade Corvo, Santa Maria, Sal CA $445 CA $520 total Dec 10 - Dec 11 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Sal. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo and ... 7.4/10 Good! (155 reviews) There was no Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F12%2F2025&endDate=11%2F12%2F2025&selected=13235305&PinnedHotelID=13235305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655922) ![Barceló Praia Cape Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103110000/103108700/103108637/w3837h2555x3y4-ada0a666_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Barceló Praia Cape Verde Av. Rotary International, Praia, Praia CA $225 CA $267 total Nov 16 - Nov 17 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Prainha Beach and Quebra Canela Beach ... 9/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews) Convenient! Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F11%2F2025&endDate=17%2F11%2F2025&selected=103108637&PinnedHotelID=103108637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655922) ![Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9480000/9477800/9477785/1c789e6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde Resort Santa Maria, Sal CA $117 CA $145 total Dec 2 - Dec 3 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ... 7.8/10 Good! (92 reviews) The pool bar staff were so unprofessional. Ignored people and laughed at me when I asked if they had the Cape Verdean Malta drink. They were so rude. I have never seen such bad costuner service in Sal before. The front desk staff we very nice and polite however. The place needs upgrades as the bathroom ... Reviewed on Jan 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F12%2F2025&endDate=03%2F12%2F2025&selected=9477785&PinnedHotelID=9477785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655922) [See all 806 properties in Barlavento Islands](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F11%2F2025&endDate=11%2F11%2F2025®ionId=3000655922) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9480000/9477800/9477785/1c789e6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde Resort Santa Maria, Sal Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ... 7.8/10 Good! (92 reviews) The pool bar staff were so unprofessional. Ignored people and laughed at me when I asked if they had the Cape Verdean Malta drink. They were so rude. I have never seen such bad costuner service in Sal before. The front desk staff we very nice and polite however. The place needs upgrades as the bathroom ... Reviewed on Jan 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Sal-Hotels-Agua-Hotels-Sal-Vila-Verde-Resort.h9477785.Hotel-Information) ![Branco Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96180000/96172900/96172892/dd425018_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Branco Suites Santa Maria, Sal, Sal Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and concierge services. Popular attractions Santa Maria Pier and Santa Maria Town ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews) Our stay was very good. The staff is super helpful and the location of the apartment is great. It is not far from the beach and is in a quiet zone. Totally recommend! Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Sal-Hotels-Branco-Suites.h96172892.Hotel-Information) ![Las Rochas Mindelo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15240000/15237500/15237496/bae9d5d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Las Rochas Mindelo Lazareto, Mindelo, São Vicente Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in São Vicente. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Fish Market and Torre de Belém are ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (20 reviews) Great flats with great views! Wonderful aparthotel in a superb location. Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Sao-Vicente-Hotels-Las-Rochas-Mindelo.h15237496.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Barlavento Islands](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000655922&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the waterfront or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Mindelo-Marina-Sao-Vicente.d553248621558095795.Vacation-Attraction) #### Estoril Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Estoril Beach during your trip to Sal Rei? Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Estoril-Beach-Boa-Vista.d553248635975930421.Vacation-Attraction) #### Santa Maria Town Square 4.5/5(2 reviews) You can find out about the history of Santa Maria with a visit to Santa Maria Town Square. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches, or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Maria-Town-Square-Sal.d6326952.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Polynesian outrigger](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45268043/cc2b9915-3a8b-46cd-836a-f4237316c8ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Moorea 6-Hour Snorkeling and Lunch Shared Tour CA $184 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/moorea-6-hour-snorkeling-and-lunch-shared-tour.a45268043.activity-details) ![Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4x4 Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46297874/1ee051a4-b6c0-4385-b500-fe974a1826d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4x4 Safari CA $186 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/decouvrez-le-mana-durant-la-traversee-de-tahiti-en-4x4-safari.a46297874.activity-details) ![Vaka 12 places](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50106133/cc816dec-1cae-4dd1-b660-61483f1ad491.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Activity/Excursion Lagoon Tour to Moorea by Canoe 6 hours CA $186 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/activityexcursion-lagoon-tour-to-moorea-by-canoe-6-hours.a50106133.activity-details) ![Enjoy the most beautiful colors of the day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47142019/546b7909-5e57-4af0-9c38-f1ae22a4d7e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Moorea Sunset Boat Trip CA $149 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/moorea-sunset-boat-trip.a47142019.activity-details) ![Aboard Aorai, Tiare Miti's catamaran ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49329359/f22dd86b-2ee8-47be-aea8-9099e7ea8c1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sunset sailing trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti CA $175 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sunset-sailing-trip-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49329359.activity-details) ![View from Magic Mountain](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1751665/ee317008-96d5-4625-b7c8-dac154f47156.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### TOUR Safari 4X4 CA $74 per adult **88%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tour-safari-4x4.a1751665.activity-details) [See all activities in Barlavento Islands](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Barlavento-Islands.d3000655922.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Barlavento Islands ![Boa Vista](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/19ebd423ba87703b2c22a7008cb9ff2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Boa Vista [](https://expedia.ca/Boa-Vista.dx730) ![Praia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/903f497cfda925311336f2a83f0ad244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Praia [](https://expedia.ca/Praia.dx2936) ![Sal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8a7717283e965a22904e7070fedb771b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sal [](https://expedia.ca/Sal.dx3164) ![São Vicente](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d23baab55a2c6953f8ccf3c9ee4d851d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### São Vicente [](https://expedia.ca/Sao-Vicente.dx3751) - Cities near Barlavento Islands [Boa Vista](https://expedia.ca/Boa-Vista.dx730)[Praia](https://expedia.ca/Praia.dx2936)[Sal](https://expedia.ca/Sal.dx3164)[São Vicente](https://expedia.ca/Sao-Vicente.dx3751)[Boca de Coruja](https://expedia.ca/Boca-De-Coruja.dx6339012)[São Filipe](https://expedia.ca/Sao-Filipe.dx6339027)[Calheta de Sao Miguel](https://expedia.ca/Calheta-De-Sao-Miguel.dx6350902)[Nova Sintra](https://expedia.ca/Nova-Sintra.dx3000001177)[Salamansa](https://expedia.ca/Salamansa.dx3000001182)[Beirona](https://expedia.ca/Beirona.dx3000001195)[Baia das Gatas](https://expedia.ca/Baia-Das-Gatas.dx3000001197)[Espargos](https://expedia.ca/Espargos.dx3000464192)[João Galego](https://expedia.ca/Joao-Galego.dx553248621532404111)[Fundo das Figueiras](https://expedia.ca/Fundo-Das-Figueiras.dx553248621532404115)[Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau](https://expedia.ca/Tarrafal-De-Sao-Nicolau.dx553248626206132634) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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