Overview

Places of interest in Cape Verde

Overview
1 Aristides Pereira International Airport
Sunset skies over Atlantic gateway
Serving Praia and surrounding islands, this airport connects Cape Verde to Europe, North America and Africa via regular flights. Modern facilities include a single runway, passenger terminal and cargo handling.
1 Sal Rei
Town
1 Deserto de Viana
POI
1 Deserto de Viana
POI
2 Praia de Chaves
Beach
2 Cesária Évora Airport
Gateway to Atlantic island paradise
Located on Santiago Island’s western coast, this regional airport serves as a gateway to Cape Verde’s capital and surrounding islands. It features a single runway, modest facilities and frequent flights from Lisbon and neighboring archipelagos.
2 Fontainhas
Village
3 São Pedro
Village
4 Santo Antão
Island
3 Monte Cara
Peak
2 Monte Cara
Peak
4 Monte Verde
Peak
1 vegetables market
Supermarket
3 Amílcar Cabral International Airport
Gateway to Cape Verde’s vibrant island culture
The airport serves Praia and surrounding islands, offering regular flights to Lisbon, Dakar and regional destinations. Runway length supports medium‑sized aircraft, while modern navigation aids ensure safe arrivals and departures.
5 Buracona
POI
6 Praia de Santa Maria
Beach
4 Nelson Mandela International Airport
Gateway to vibrant islands and sunny skies
The main gateway to Santiago island, this airport handles most international flights and offers modern facilities, including a duty‑free zone, comfortable lounges and quick customs processing for travelers arriving from Europe and the Americas.
2 Mercado Municipal
Marketplace
3 Praia
City
4 Tarrafal
Place
5 Cidade Velha
POI
7 Praia do Tarrafal
Beach
3 Praia Shopping
Shopping Mall
4 Assomada market
Marketplace
5 Preguiça Airport
Gateway to Atlantic island adventures
The airport serves Praia and surrounding islands, offering regional flights to Lisbon, Porto and neighboring African cities. Modern facilities include a single terminal, parking and ground transport links to the capital.
6 São Filipe Airport
Gateway to Cape Verde’s vibrant island culture
The main gateway to Cape Verde's largest island, this airport offers frequent flights from Europe and Africa. Modern facilities, a single terminal and easy access to São Filipe’s historic center make arrivals smooth.
5 Pico do Inferno
Volcano
6 Pico do Inferno
Volcano
8 Crater Pico de Fogo
Volcano
7 Maio Airport
Gateway to serene island escapes
Serving the island of Maio, this modest airport offers regular flights to Praia and Sal, connecting travelers to Cape Verde's main hubs. The runway is paved and facilities include a small terminal with basic amenities.
9 Ponta Preta
Peak
Feedback