Title: Visit Sotavento Islands: Best of Sotavento Islands Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Sotavento Islands](https://expedia.ca/Sotavento-Islands-Hotels.d3000655923.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Sotavento Islands](https://expedia.ca/Sotavento-Islands-Vacation-Rentals.d3000655923.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Sotavento Islands](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Sotavento-Islands.d3000655923.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Sotavento Islands Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Sotavento-Islands.d3000655923.Car-Rental-Guide)[Sotavento Islands Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Sotavento-Islands.d3000655923.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Sotavento Islands ## Travel Guide ![The Fort of São Filipe in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/869b597e-0d38-46cc-af77-8da7d801e87b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Fort of São Filipe in Cidade Velha, Cape Verde. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/869b597e-0d38-46cc-af77-8da7d801e87b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![An amazing view from the Fort of São Filipe. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/df26db9d-b187-447a-aa4e-6f70176c496e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Another amazing view from the Fort of São Filipe ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6360684/6532a146-5b91-4177-b974-acf7d2998a9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Un petit village accessible uniquement à pied, enclavé dans les montagnes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6144397/54d122e9-94fb-41ff-a230-760cefdd4ff4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sotavento Islands Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Sotavento Islands ![Horse riding Cape Verde](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/8e83db3f-9fc9-48a1-9b4c-a36ad1ccdde7.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 Market and Estadio da Varzea. [](https://expedia.ca/Praia-Terra-Branca.dx553248635976400103) - Sotavento Islands Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Sotavento Islands ![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 $247 CA $292 total Feb 10 - Feb 11 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, 24-hour room service, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Prainha Beach and Quebra Canela Beach ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews) Perfect Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=103108637&PinnedHotelID=103108637&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655923) ![Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1044300/1044276/w1021h683x3y0-05de87a1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pestana Trópico - Ocean & City Hotel Prainha, Cidade Da Praia Praia Santiago CA $253 CA $298 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (260 reviews) Great property and friendly staff. Reviewed on Oct 6, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=1044276&PinnedHotelID=1044276&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000655923) ![Hotel Vip Praia](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9640000/9630800/9630704/c9621d73_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Vip Praia Avenida Jorge Barbosa Praia Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Praia. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and 2 coffee shops/cafes. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (280 reviews) Staff went above and beyond to help solve a problem I had. Room was clean and comfortable and hotel location was convenient, next to restaurants and grocery store. 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Additional terms may apply. ![Dolce Waves – Luxury apartment with sea view, jacuzzi & modern design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120260000/120258000/120257967/b422e300_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dolce Waves – Luxury apartment with sea view, jacuzzi & modern design Praia Praia Stay at this apartment in Praia. Enjoy laundry facilities, air conditioning, and a hot tub. Popular attractions Quebra Canela Beach and Prainha Beach are located ... 2/10 (1 review) I give this stay 0 stars. Host cancelled my reservation days before my stay and created a big issue for me during my vacation. Beware! Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Praia-Hotels-Dolce-Waves-Luxury-Apartment-With-Sea-View.h120257967.Hotel-Information) ![Aparthotel Ixola](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17320000/17314600/17314600/5da85611_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aparthotel Ixola Rua Ciade Amadora Tarrafal Stay at this aparthotel in Tarrafal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located nearby. Durant notre séjour de 10 jours, le ménage a été fait seulement 2 fois dans l'appartement et les draps et serviettes ont été changés qu'une seule fois. Reviewed on Feb 18, 2020 [](https://expedia.ca/Tarrafal-Hotels-Aparthotel-Ixola.h17314600.Hotel-Information) ![Tarrafal Relax](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115500000/115499400/115499374/bd74f968_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tarrafal Relax Tarrafal Tarrafal Stay at this apartment in Tarrafal. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions lighthouse and Tarrafal Beach are located ... Je suis très satisfaite de l’accueil, l’hôte était très courtois et a l’écoute, l’appartement est très bien situé, lumineux propre et spacieux. Nous avons passé un agréable, je reviendrais c’est sur! 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Sotavento Islands hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02)[Feb 1 - Feb 2](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=2026-02-01&endDate=2026-02-02) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03)[Feb 2 - Feb 3](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 6 - Feb 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000655923&startDate=06%2F02%2F2026&endDate=08%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Prainha Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Prainha Beach during your travels in Praia? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Prainha-Beach-Praia.d553248621555560198.Vacation-Attraction) #### Quebra Canela Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Quebra Canela Beach during your travels in Praia? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Quebra-Canela-Praia.d553248635939575967.Vacation-Attraction) #### Market You can do some window-shopping at Market during your trip to Praia. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Market-Praia.d553248621532404087.Vacation-Attraction) #### Royal Fortress of São Filipe Find out about the history of Cidade Velha when you take a trip to Royal Fortress of São Filipe. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Fort-Real-De-Sao-Filipe-Cidade-Velha.d6101590.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dona María Pia Lighthouse Dona María Pia Lighthouse is just one of the places to see in Praia, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the cathedral while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Dona-Maria-Pia-Lighthouse-Praia.d553248635975977737.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mangue Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Mangue Beach during your travels in Sao Domingos? [](https://expedia.ca/Mangue-Beach-Sao-Domingos.d553248635928111498.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Sotavento Islands ![Praia lighthouse on Santiago in the Cape Verde Islands](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2936/bafe99ec-e7c5-4e40-bd85-68e44491665d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Praia ![Waves in Fonti di Billa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339027/3c350c24-993c-4f37-b56a-e04e2e67b522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### São Filipe - Cities near Sotavento Islands - Places of interest [Praia](https://expedia.ca/Praia.dx2936)[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)[São Salvador do Mundo](https://expedia.ca/Sao-Salvador-Do-Mundo.dx915346377589317632) - [Dja'r Fogo ](https://expedia.ca/Djar-Fogo-Sao-Filipe.d553248621532404076.Vacation-Attraction) ![](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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