Santo Antão Great hiking. |
São Vicente With the cultural capital of Mindelo. |
Santa Luzia Santa Luzia is uninhabited but can be visited as a day trip from São Vincente. |
São Nicolau |
Sal Has great beaches, water sports and resorts aplenty. But little else. |
Boa Vista Even nicer beaches. |
Maio |
Santiago Island The first island settled in Cape Verde. It holds the current capital Praia, the original capital Cidade Velha, and the bulk of the nation's population. |
Fogo A spectacular volcano island which erupted as recently as 1995. |
Brava A small island only accessible by boat and is a great place to get away from it all. |