Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Barlavento Islands January 2026 | Expedia.ca [Barlavento Islands Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Barlavento-Islands.dx3000655922)[Hotels in Barlavento Islands](https://expedia.ca/Barlavento-Islands-Hotels.d3000655922.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Barlavento Islands](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Barlavento-Islands.d3000655922.Travel-Guide-Flights)[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) # What to do in Barlavento Islands ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Barlavento Islands Types of activities Where to stay [Barlavento Islands travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Barlavento-Islands.dx3000655922) ![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) ## Barlavento Islands Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Barlavento Islands has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Barlavento Islands is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Barlavento Islands to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Barlavento Islands Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Barlavento Islands. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Barlavento Islands attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Barlavento Islands ### Tours & day trips [See all 253 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Santa Maria: Desert Adventure on a 500cc 4x4 Quad Bike](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4750439/7e323e3f-b7d4-446a-a401-bed79d9884d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Maria: Desert Adventure on a 500cc 4x4 Quad Bike 2h 10/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $145 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-2-hour-500cc-quad-bike-4x4-quad-desert-adventure.a4750439.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![From Mindelo: São Vicente's Enchanting Sea Turtle Snorkelling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47711339/3b9c74ad-9dc7-4f38-9d35-9c5b0dc0aaca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Mindelo: São Vicente's Enchanting Sea Turtle Snorkelling 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $97 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-mindelo-sao-vicentes-enchanting-sea-turtle-snorkelling.a47711339.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Santiago Island: Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2514824/c457d42c-9d24-4040-bdca-e45685bbfd64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santiago Island: Best of Praia & Cidade Velha Tour, a World Heritage Site 4h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $95 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-praia-city-tour-highlights-of-cidade-velha.a2514824.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44831260/8fa92402-ac24-42d7-92de-a58a60555a9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing 3h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-trips.a44831260.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Quad Tour Sal Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49757300/d2021a5e-5406-4ea7-bf32-569d7db75cf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Quad Tour Sal Island 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $80 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/buggy-and-quad-tour-with-local-guide-on-sal-island.a49757300.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Full Day Island Tour, Highlights of São Vicente](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/984854/8217db1e-b521-49d1-8f58-c4cd1100a035.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Island Tour, Highlights of São Vicente 6h Free cancellation available CA $113 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-island-tour-sao-vicente.a984854.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2161312/9189e1a2-8235-47a5-b752-0b85b0510be4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shore Excursion: 3-Hour Guided Historic Tour of Praia & Cidade Velha 3h Free cancellation available CA $97 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/shore-excursion-santiago-island-tour-praia-and-cidade-velha.a2161312.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Boa Vista Sunset Dinner with Live Music](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46973397/34749347-23a6-45bf-8335-2e11e3417b73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boa Vista Sunset Dinner with Live Music 4h Free cancellation available CA $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/boa-vista-sunset-dinner-with-live-music.a46973397.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Complete Excursion and Flight on the Zipline Cabo Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4039153/5eaaac43-5cfc-4f04-8bda-c2bd2558f7c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Complete Excursion and Flight on the Zipline Cabo Verde 2h 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available CA $79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/complete-excursion-and-flight-on-the-zipline-cabo-verde.a4039153.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![2. Nature, History of FOGO and relaxation at the natural pool of Salinas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2880118/d67c0a51-3012-44ff-ac39-a87fc44da01a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2\. Nature, History of FOGO and relaxation at the natural pool of Salinas 4h Free cancellation available CA $76 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-nature-history-of-fogo-and-relaxation-at-the-natural-pool-of-salinas.a2880118.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 48 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Sal Island Exclusive - Full Day Customised Just for You](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47791152/f0db4583-537a-4d62-9efb-90c75c03d24a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island Exclusive - Full Day Customised Just for You 7h Free cancellation available CA $290 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-full-day-private-island-tour-guided-by-local-expert.a47791152.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Boavista: Rabil, Shipwreck, City, Snacks & Drinks - 4x4 Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47925373/f55e7408-d17e-4454-a19f-7dcfb1259b5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boavista: Rabil, Shipwreck, City, Snacks & Drinks - 4x4 Tour 4h+ Free cancellation available CA $210 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/boa-vista-rabil-shipwreck-sal-rei-beach-bar-4x4-tour.a47925373.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Private Tour in Praia, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44826213/49e609bd-e658-40b9-bccf-e7310c69dc96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Tour in Praia, Cape Verde 8h Free cancellation available CA $274 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/professional-concierge-service-in-praia.a44826213.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Create your own artesanal pottery with locals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47675871/a8142ef7-54cf-43c1-a1d5-35aa2fefb47a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Create your own artesanal pottery with locals 4h Free cancellation available CA $178 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/create-your-own-artesanal-pottery-with-locals.a47675871.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Explore Black Sand Beach and the Incredible Natural Pool](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51003844/653081ab-9aeb-4c96-8ebf-36644a8b8929.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Explore Black Sand Beach and the Incredible Natural Pool 4h Free cancellation available CA $161 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/explore-black-sand-beach-and-the-incredible-natural-pool.a51003844.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Hiking Águas Belas Cave](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2879960/8cc82924-07b9-4ae6-83ef-d0f7b78e46a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking Águas Belas Cave 4h Free cancellation available CA $145 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hiking-aguas-belas-cave.a2879960.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Cape Verde: Green Escape to Santiago - Nature & Beach 9 Days Pack](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3475449/45fee860-0910-4a14-b532-9b60885a013d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Verde: Green Escape to Santiago - Nature & Beach 9 Days Pack 9d Free cancellation available CA $2,905 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cape-verde-green-escape-to-santiago-nature-beach-9-days-pack.a3475449.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Full-day Maio Island Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3519001/4fc442a6-ebcb-4121-a549-e9d835f96ebf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-day Maio Island Tour 6h Free cancellation available CA $242 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-maio-island-tour.a3519001.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Santiago Island Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2879218/983cb8f9-1273-4491-8d3c-0edc1c6e573c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santiago Island Experience 5h Free cancellation available CA $182 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santiago-island-experience.a2879218.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 36 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![From Mindelo: São Vicente's Enchanting Sea Turtle Snorkelling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47711339/3b9c74ad-9dc7-4f38-9d35-9c5b0dc0aaca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Mindelo: São Vicente's Enchanting Sea Turtle Snorkelling 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $97 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-mindelo-sao-vicentes-enchanting-sea-turtle-snorkelling.a47711339.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Surf Lessons](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2062772/9ba44089-32c4-42f4-a2da-cd4c80c6c0d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Surf Lessons 1h Free cancellation available CA $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/surfing-lessons.a2062772.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44831260/8fa92402-ac24-42d7-92de-a58a60555a9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sailing yacht half day- with Cape Verde Sailing 3h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-trips.a44831260.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![São Vicente: Snorkelling with Turtles Breathtaking Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48261080/0e100afd-6708-4be3-ac10-190a5900ad30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Vicente: Snorkelling with Turtles Breathtaking Experience 2h Free cancellation available CA $242 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sao-vicente-snorkelling-with-turtles-breathtaking-experience.a48261080.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4523216/317d07fd-f4c8-4986-b6b8-dbacc852d2a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise 4h Free cancellation available CA $111 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-all-inclusive-half-day-lounge-catamaran-cruise.a4523216.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Full day Sailing yacht - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48740477/8f4d3920-53be-4d22-ac12-e5eddaedf7ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full day Sailing yacht - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean 6h 30m Free cancellation available CA $208 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-sailing-yacht-beautiful-day-on-the-atlantic-ocean.a48740477.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sal Island: Shark Bay Shark Watching Experience from Santa Maria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2772660/30ebed7e-4fdd-4015-97af-1bff2ee31f5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal Island: Shark Bay Shark Watching Experience from Santa Maria 2h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/shark-bay.a2772660.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Fishing Snorkelling and Barbecue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1067839/5e4bc8c2-29dc-4baf-8882-fb325c6beed3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fishing Snorkelling and Barbecue 5h Free cancellation available CA $258 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/boat-trips-fishing-boa-vista.a1067839.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Double Diving in Sal Island - Half Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2414587/8a5d73e9-d532-4f44-8b52-ea30d1e40a3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Double Diving in Sal Island - Half Day 4h Free cancellation available CA $152 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/diving-trips-through-sal-island.a2414587.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![São Vicente: Snorkel with Sea Turtles Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48367477/f052e478-3d10-4ead-b40e-92e1f0731ec3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Vicente: Snorkel with Sea Turtles Adventure 1h Free cancellation available CA $226 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sao-vicente-snorkel-with-sea-turtles-adventure.a48367477.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 25 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4523216/317d07fd-f4c8-4986-b6b8-dbacc852d2a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: All-Inclusive Half-Day Lounge Catamaran Cruise 4h Free cancellation available CA $111 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-all-inclusive-half-day-lounge-catamaran-cruise.a4523216.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sao Filipe: Coffee Plantation and Natural Pools Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44632538/afc63b9c-09c8-4acc-80a2-6d2f93019071.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sao Filipe: Coffee Plantation and Natural Pools Day Trip 7h Free cancellation available CA $137 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sao-filipe-coffee-plantation-and-natural-pools-day-trip.a44632538.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Shore Excursion: São Vicente, Full Day, 6h](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47913338/4f9274b7-68a8-42f5-8d1c-589fc643f158.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Shore Excursion: São Vicente, Full Day, 6h 6h Free cancellation available CA $137 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/shore-excursion-sao-vicente-full-day-6h.a47913338.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Boa Vista: Shipwreck, 4x4 Ride & Caves Day Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50015246/78a40c7d-5175-427e-a8af-a9881c60ea93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boa Vista: Shipwreck, 4x4 Ride & Caves Day Tour with Lunch 7h Free cancellation available CA $115 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/boa-vista-shipwreck-4x4-ride-caves-day-tour-with-lunch.a50015246.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![The best full day Ilha do Sal tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46266704/b3f64716-bfa8-496c-acba-eb00a32021c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The best full day Ilha do Sal tour 6h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $94 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-best-full-day-ilha-do-sal-tour.a46266704.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Mindelo: the secrets of creol cooking](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48343251/c4d75a02-1dda-44f6-a65a-a82ed560ec69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mindelo: the secrets of creol cooking 3h 30m Free cancellation available CA $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mindelo-the-secrets-of-creol-cooking.a48343251.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Full-Day Santiago – Villages, Nature & Local Culture](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47830351/4e26b7df-5003-45ab-9f64-7e12e2d8d91a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Santiago – Villages, Nature & Local Culture 9h Free cancellation available CA $194 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santiago-island-tour.a47830351.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Amazing Full Day Boat Rental - Sal Island, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48489914/b7e398f7-88e4-46bc-801d-2a643600521e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Amazing Full Day Boat Rental - Sal Island, Cape Verde 6h 30m Free cancellation available CA $1,614 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/amazing-full-day-boat-rental-sal-island-cape-verde.a48489914.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Beach Club Origens Santa Monica](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50693254/ab4d3dc2-d9a6-4145-90d4-7e8fe7147d6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Beach Club Origens Santa Monica 5h Free cancellation available CA $145 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/beach-club-origens-santa-monica.a50693254.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Hiking: From Serra Malagueta to Ribeira Principal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47918293/c8431708-030d-485e-9c2a-bfdd886e9411.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking: From Serra Malagueta to Ribeira Principal 4h Free cancellation available CA $169 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hiking-ribeira-principal.a47918293.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 4 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) ![Cape Verde: Green Escape to Santiago - Nature & Beach 9 Days Pack](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3475449/45fee860-0910-4a14-b532-9b60885a013d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Verde: Green Escape to Santiago - Nature & Beach 9 Days Pack 9d Free cancellation available CA $2,905 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/cape-verde-green-escape-to-santiago-nature-beach-9-days-pack.a3475449.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Cape Verde: The Royal Routes of Santiago Island - 4 Days](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3412664/0b855766-64b5-42cb-94d0-7c4e38350af3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Verde: The Royal Routes of Santiago Island - 4 Days 4d Free cancellation available CA $1,850 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-royal-routes-of-santiago-island-4-days-2-private-day-tours-and-transfers.a3412664.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Amazing Full Day Boat Rental - Sal Island, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48489914/b7e398f7-88e4-46bc-801d-2a643600521e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Amazing Full Day Boat Rental - Sal Island, Cape Verde 6h 30m Free cancellation available CA $1,614 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/amazing-full-day-boat-rental-sal-island-cape-verde.a48489914.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Fogo Island: Hiking Portela – 1995 Peak – 2014 Crater – Portela](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3514238/441b8aae-0510-4e25-8803-dad8544d2eb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Fogo Island: Hiking Portela – 1995 Peak – 2014 Crater – Portela 6h Free cancellation available CA $127 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/fogo-island-hiking-portela-1995-peak-2014-crater-portela.a3514238.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Barlavento Islands | Number of things to do | 76 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Air-conditioned studio yoga class at Cooks Bay Hotel and Suites](/things-to-do/air-conditioned-studio-yoga-class-at-cooks-bay-hotel-and-suites.a50275994.activity-details): CA $41 | | Top 5 things to do | [Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Lagoon Discovery : Wrecks, Coral Gardens and Tro...](/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-lagoon-discovery-wrecks-coral-gardens-and-tropical-fishies.a5199636.activity-details)[Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Reef Adventure with Turtles, Rays and Sharks](/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-reef-adventure-with-turtles-rays-and-sharks.a5210578.activity-details)[Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments](/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-tour-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49329494.activity-details)[TAHITI Mountain 4x4 Safari - Full day (Lunch NOT included)](/things-to-do/4-wheel-drive-mountain-safari-full-day-tour.a344710.activity-details)[Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Guided Ocean Safari + Reef and Lagoon Adventure](/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-guided-ocean-safari-reef-and-lagoon-adventure.a5199835.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Lagoon Discovery : Wrecks, Coral Gardens and Tro...](/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-lagoon-discovery-wrecks-coral-gardens-and-tropical-fishies.a5199636.activity-details)[Sea Scooter Snorkel Tour - Reef Adventure with Turtles, Rays and Sharks](/things-to-do/sea-scooter-snorkel-tour-reef-adventure-with-turtles-rays-and-sharks.a5210578.activity-details)[Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments](/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-tour-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49329494.activity-details)[Sunset sailing trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti](/things-to-do/sunrise-or-sunset-tour-on-the-tahiti-lagoon.a49329359.activity-details)[Papeete Walking Tour - Tahiti](/things-to-do/papeete-walking-tour.a1699425.activity-details) | | With kids | [Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments](/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-tour-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49329494.activity-details)[TAHITI Mountain 4x4 Safari - Full day (Lunch NOT included)](/things-to-do/4-wheel-drive-mountain-safari-full-day-tour.a344710.activity-details)[Sunset sailing trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti](/things-to-do/sunrise-or-sunset-tour-on-the-tahiti-lagoon.a49329359.activity-details)[Moorea 6-Hour Snorkelling and Lunch Shared Tour](/things-to-do/6-hour-snorkelling-lunch-tour-shared-tour.a45268043.activity-details)[Activity/Excursion Lagoon Tour to Moorea by Canoe 6 hours](/things-to-do/activity-excursion-lagoon-tour-to-moorea-by-canoe-6-hours.a50106133.activity-details) | ## What to do in Barlavento Islands --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Barlavento Islands ![Santa Maria Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/6081da0b2bc40b42a989a194d7bef8a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Maria Beach 4/5(1 review) Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Santa Maria Beach during your travels in Santa Maria? You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Maria-Beach-Sal.d6101592.Vacation-Attraction) ![Santa Maria Pier](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/4169b4dc4557ee18a28083e90addfeb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Maria Pier Santa Maria Pier is just one of the places to see in Santa Maria, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Maria-Pier-Sal.d553248635975607508.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ponta Preta](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/37a0766f4a54fc6cc7354e2aa0b2aa8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponta Preta You can find out about the history of Santa Maria with a visit to Ponta Preta. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Ponta-Preta-Sal.d553248635975607507.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mindelo Marina Explore the waterfront in Mindelo with a trip to Mindelo Marina. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.ca/Mindelo-Marina-Sao-Vicente.d553248621558095795.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) #### 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) #### 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) #### Kite Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kite Beach during your trip to Santa Maria? Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Kite-Beach-Sal.d553248635975607506.Vacation-Attraction) #### Palmeira 3/5(1 review) Find out about the history of Sal with a stop at Palmeira. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches, or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Palmeira-Sal.d553248621532404116.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of 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 Market and Estadio da Varzea. [](https://expedia.ca/Praia-Terra-Branca.dx553248635976400103) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Barlavento Islands ![Boa Vista](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/19ebd423ba87703b2c22a7008cb9ff2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Boa Vista ![Praia](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/903f497cfda925311336f2a83f0ad244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Praia ![Sal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8a7717283e965a22904e7070fedb771b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sal ![São Vicente](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d23baab55a2c6953f8ccf3c9ee4d851d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### São Vicente ![Photo by Sabrina Ghedin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f569ef4d15b7723afdd3b6e2d22cc20c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Boca de Coruja ![São Filipe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/5be2605362ae8d77e8c8e9e879029579.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### São Filipe ![Photo by Jazzinto ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7503143af62e4b4df86e92311474cb80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Espargos ![](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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