Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Barlavento Islands October 2025 | 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 272 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![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 $112 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) ![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) ![Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46193695/2fa5b861-99ee-4b6a-95aa-6ef029875f85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach 6h 8/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-tour-salt-mine-blue-eye-shark-watch-and-kite-beach.a46193695.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) ![Sal: Full-Day Trip Around the Island with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4756419/da45e431-417b-4772-aa2e-f5eb8b6f44b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: Full-Day Trip Around the Island with Lunch 8h Free cancellation available CA $109 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-full-day-guided-sightseeing-trip-around-the-island.a4756419.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47968787/279821c1-e4d9-4cf6-93b4-40706d6a1b93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour 6h 10/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-maria-salt-mine-natural-pool-and-shark-bay-tour.a47968787.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 $80 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) ![Hike and Picnic in Serra Malagueta Natural Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44624120/3f96ab3a-4784-4765-81df-e710ed75e5f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hike and Picnic in Serra Malagueta Natural Park 8h Free cancellation available CA $154 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-praia-hike-and-picnic-in-serra-malagueta-natural-park.a44624120.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Full Day Sal Island Tour in Santa Maria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46269097/ab917370-871d-4098-86fd-d18db04db434.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Sal Island Tour in Santa Maria 7h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-sal-island-tour-in-santa-maria.a46269097.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Hike to Cidade Velha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46690959/6fb3ddd7-387f-4085-9e51-6f7d896e332c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hike to Cidade Velha 3h Free cancellation available CA $144 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/nature-hike-to-cidade-velha.a46690959.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### History & culture [See all 128 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=HistoryCulture) ![Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46193695/2fa5b861-99ee-4b6a-95aa-6ef029875f85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach 6h 8/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $101 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-tour-salt-mine-blue-eye-shark-watch-and-kite-beach.a46193695.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Hike and Picnic in Serra Malagueta Natural Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44624120/3f96ab3a-4784-4765-81df-e710ed75e5f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hike and Picnic in Serra Malagueta Natural Park 8h Free cancellation available CA $154 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-praia-hike-and-picnic-in-serra-malagueta-natural-park.a44624120.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![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 $146 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) ![Sal: Half-Day SSV Buggy (500cc or 1000cc) Island Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758114/51b63dd6-dd15-4ebd-9e48-63fdb9468f57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: Half-Day SSV Buggy (500cc or 1000cc) Island Adventure 4h Free cancellation available CA $420 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-4-hour-4x4-ssv-buggy-island-adventure.a4758114.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Full Day Adults Only Tour of Sal with Lobster Lunch and Salt Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46966249/141f3045-d190-496c-b3a6-44ac3ea03b84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Adults Only Tour of Sal with Lobster Lunch and Salt Lake 8h Free cancellation available CA $193 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/adults-only-tour-of-sal-with-lobster-lunch-and-salt-lake.a46966249.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3193715/4bbd7fcb-96cb-46ce-8ebf-62e1ab2b2232.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha 7h 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/santo-antao-hike-ponta-do-sol-fontainhas-cruzinha.a3193715.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Santo Antão: Day Trip by Car or Trek](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2161398/bee8bfd7-d95d-4f9f-bdbd-8aa2ee4a38b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santo Antão: Day Trip by Car or Trek 11h Free cancellation available CA $154 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/welcome-to-santo-antao.a2161398.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sal: Espargos City Tour, Local Life, and Cape Verde Tapas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47673261/17f43be1-a0bf-4b8f-a983-76b6c2e7298a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: Espargos City Tour, Local Life, and Cape Verde Tapas 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-espargos-city-tour-local-life-and-cape-verde-tapas.a47673261.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Santa Monica, Cave, san dunes & Shipwreck, Sal Rei Town](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48278495/14767d94-a940-42e3-9d66-c831da84df93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Monica, Cave, san dunes & Shipwreck, Sal Rei Town 6h Free cancellation available CA $130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-monica-cave-san-dunes-shipwreck-sal-rei-town.a48278495.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Murdeira: Sal Island Nature Reserve and Fishing Village Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48052684/f39a9b1f-f3cf-45ed-abbc-151ab9c6b565.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Murdeira: Sal Island Nature Reserve and Fishing Village Tour 6h Free cancellation available CA $70 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/murdeira-sal-island-nature-reserve-and-fishing-village-tour.a48052684.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 47 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3193715/4bbd7fcb-96cb-46ce-8ebf-62e1ab2b2232.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha 7h 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/santo-antao-hike-ponta-do-sol-fontainhas-cruzinha.a3193715.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Island tour & cattle & Taste local flavours](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48238936/2d72269f-316c-44ef-8f92-0badbff9ac0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Island tour & cattle & Taste local flavours 6h Free cancellation available CA $154 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/island-tour-cattle-taste-local-flavours.a48238936.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Hiking: From Serra Malagueta Natural Park to Vale de Gongon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2878754/511ff254-3d86-4f18-a513-499ef9e7915c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Hiking: From Serra Malagueta Natural Park to Vale de Gongon 4h 15m Free cancellation available CA $146 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/hiking-to-gongon-valley.a2878754.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![From Santa Maria: Sal Island Private Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48324929/c8083890-49a7-4cdd-b684-5689503c6a1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Santa Maria: Sal Island Private Day Trip 6h Free cancellation available CA $277 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-santa-maria-sal-island-private-day-trip.a48324929.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Private Creative Pictures Full Day Island Tour (Off Road inc.)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46341137/824e7b13-32dd-4b2d-b2c3-e63f43f60f6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Creative Pictures Full Day Island Tour (Off Road inc.) 8h Free cancellation available CA $227 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/out-of-the-box-island-tour-off-road-and-creative-pictures.a46341137.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 $1,860 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) ![Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46263049/0368076b-8977-4a47-9c23-b2b6d94778f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island 6h Free cancellation available CA $349 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-best-ilha-do-sal-private-tour.a46263049.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sal: Private Tour Secrets of a native guide All-inclusive](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48293203/939aebc1-96cb-4ee6-af40-d53c0f93a166.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: Private Tour Secrets of a native guide All-inclusive 7h Free cancellation available CA $355 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-private-tour-secrets-of-a-native-guide-all-inclusive.a48293203.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Santiago island & Full Day Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3973887/2cfb2d72-be3d-4556-b9d3-dca83ac7724d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santiago island & Full Day Island 2d Free cancellation available CA $161 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/experience-full-day-island.a3973887.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![2.5 Hours Private Tour in Espargos City and Sal Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46289065/701877cf-5391-4083-ad50-571849a1e16a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2.5 Hours Private Tour in Espargos City and Sal Island 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $252 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-5-hours-private-tour-in-espargos-city-and-sal-island.a46289065.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 29 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 $112 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) ![Sal: Espargos City Tour, Local Life, and Cape Verde Tapas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47673261/17f43be1-a0bf-4b8f-a983-76b6c2e7298a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: Espargos City Tour, Local Life, and Cape Verde Tapas 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-espargos-city-tour-local-life-and-cape-verde-tapas.a47673261.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Spectacular Half Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48484186/f0a3a825-4a70-4f6d-853f-bbaef2dd921d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Spectacular Half Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde 3h Free cancellation available CA $140 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/spectacular-half-day-sailing-sal-island-cape-verde.a48484186.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![São Filipe: Fogo Volcano with Wine and Cheese Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44648874/46826e07-7887-48bb-a0c9-fa320fb10b7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Filipe: Fogo Volcano with Wine and Cheese Tasting 7h Free cancellation available CA $138 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sao-filipe-fogo-volcano-with-wine-and-cheese-tasting.a44648874.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Incredible Full Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48485231/78b42edd-a9be-42f5-8340-043c45de10b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Incredible Full Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde 6h Free cancellation available CA $279 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/incredible-full-day-sailing-sal-island-cape-verde.a48485231.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Sal island: Santa Maria city tour, street art and tapas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47793913/7a22b6c2-83f5-460b-aa0f-73ef3ae037d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal island: Santa Maria city tour, street art and tapas 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $203 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-island-santa-maria-city-tour-street-art-and-tapas.a47793913.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 $1,623 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) ![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) ![Santiago Island Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47830351/4e26b7df-5003-45ab-9f64-7e12e2d8d91a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santiago Island Tour 9h Free cancellation available CA $195 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) ![From Tarrafal: Santiago Island Tour with a Certified Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48782166/cc0087bd-8915-4c88-aa40-64936d1abdee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### From Tarrafal: Santiago Island Tour with a Certified Guide 7h Free cancellation available CA $130 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-tarrafal-santiago-island-tour-with-a-certified-guide.a48782166.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 13 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Spectacular Half Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48484186/f0a3a825-4a70-4f6d-853f-bbaef2dd921d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Spectacular Half Day Sailing - Sal Island, Cape Verde 3h Free cancellation available CA $140 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/spectacular-half-day-sailing-sal-island-cape-verde.a48484186.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Santa Maria: Open Water Diver - PADI or SSI Course](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47756314/4af0976b-0c95-4ac5-af29-b111993475c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Maria: Open Water Diver - PADI or SSI Course 3d Free cancellation available CA $820 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-maria-open-water-diver-padi-or-ssi-course.a47756314.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Santa Maria: Stand-Up Paddle Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48109160/840721b7-24c4-4eed-80a6-c66bd13e26b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Santa Maria: Stand-Up Paddle Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-maria-stand-up-paddle-tour.a48109160.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 $179 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) ![Sal: Kizomba Group Class - Santa Maria, Cape Verde](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48375316/385708cf-0b18-4081-8531-a86387ccd95d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sal: Kizomba Group Class - Santa Maria, Cape Verde 1h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $36 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-kizomba-lessons-santa-maria-cape-verde.a48375316.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Boavista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47995292/49638b64-6261-4b3e-8b78-c5dd9b395866.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boavista: Turtle, Shark, Santa Monica, Sandboard & Tasting 4h Free cancellation available CA $211 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/boavista-green-turtle-shark-bay-sandboard-tour-tasting.a47995292.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) ![Best Pottery Class on Santiago Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48061944/4d0f0569-836d-4629-88bc-962eddaabc8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Best Pottery Class on Santiago Island 4h Free cancellation available CA $195 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/best-pottery-class-on-santiago-island.a48061944.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![surf lessons](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2971528/67cbd94f-2a81-4944-a2de-ef45b086a045.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### surf lessons 3h Free cancellation available CA $130CA $96 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/surf-lessons.a2971528.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ![Private Kizomba Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49660830/8a261090-e578-4119-96e3-93622e55ca76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Kizomba Class 1h Free cancellation available CA $54 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-kizomba-class.a49660830.activity-details?&rid=3000655922&location=Barlavento+Islands&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Barlavento Islands | Number of things to do | 90 | | --- | --- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Air-conditioned studio yoga class at Cooks Bay Hotel and Suites](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/air-conditioned-studio-yoga-class-at-cooks-bay-hotel-and-suites.a50275994.activity-details): CA $41 | | Top 5 things to do | - [Moorea 6-Hour Snorkelling and Lunch Shared Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/6-hour-snorkelling-lunch-tour-shared-tour.a45268043.activity-details) - [Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4x4 Safari](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-tahitis-mana-during-safari-crossing-island-tour.a46297874.activity-details) - [TAHITI Mountain 4x4 Safari - Full day (Lunch NOT included)](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/4-wheel-drive-mountain-safari-full-day-tour.a344710.activity-details) - [Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-tour-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49329494.activity-details) - [Activity/Excursion Lagoon Tour to Moorea by Canoe 6 hours](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/activity-excursion-lagoon-tour-to-moorea-by-canoe-6-hours.a50106133.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | - [Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-tour-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49329494.activity-details) - [Moorea Sunset Boat Trip](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/moorea-sunset-boat-trip.a47142019.activity-details) - [Sunset sailing trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sunrise-or-sunset-tour-on-the-tahiti-lagoon.a49329359.activity-details) - [TOUR Safari 4X4](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/4x4-jeep-safari-tour.a1751665.activity-details) - [Moorea Albert Excursion SAFARI 4x4 with private SWING view point](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/albert-tours-excursion-safari-4x4.a3093000.activity-details) | | With kids | - [Moorea 6-Hour Snorkelling and Lunch Shared Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/6-hour-snorkelling-lunch-tour-shared-tour.a45268043.activity-details) - [Découvrez le Mana durant la traversée de Tahiti en 4x4 Safari](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/discover-tahitis-mana-during-safari-crossing-island-tour.a46297874.activity-details) - [TAHITI Mountain 4x4 Safari - Full day (Lunch NOT included)](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/4-wheel-drive-mountain-safari-full-day-tour.a344710.activity-details) - [Half-Day Sailing Trip on the Lagoon of Tahiti Comments](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-sailing-tour-on-the-lagoon-of-tahiti.a49329494.activity-details) - [Activity/Excursion Lagoon Tour to Moorea by Canoe 6 hours](https://expedia.ca/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 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 You can find out about the history of Santa Maria with a visit to Santa Maria Pier. 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) #### 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 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) #### Shark Bay Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Shark Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Santa Maria. You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Shark-Bay-Beach-Sal.d553248621558144268.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) #### Praia de Cruz Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Praia de Cruz during your travels in Sal Rei? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.ca/Praia-De-Cruz-Cape-Verde.d553248621564478941.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 Estadio da Varzea and Market. 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