Luxury Hotels in Cape Verde

Sal for more life: restaurants, kitesurfing and the town of Santa Maria within reach. Boa Vista for seclusion — days here revolve around the beach, the pool and the spa. Both islands are resort destinations first and foremost rather than sightseeing bases.

All year — that's the islands' trump card. Temperatures hold steady at 24–29°C every month, with minimal rainfall. November–April is high season for European winter-sun travellers, with pleasant warmth and no extreme heat.

Five-star resorts usually start around £150–280 a night, often all-inclusive. That makes Cape Verde a good-value alternative to the Canaries and the Caribbean for pure sun-and-beach luxury.

Usually, yes. Dining options outside the resorts are limited, especially on Boa Vista, so most guests choose all-inclusive and eat well within the resort. On Sal there are more options around Santa Maria for those who want to eat out.

Around six hours' direct flight from the UK — a little further than the Canaries, but with virtually no jetlag (Cape Verde is just one hour behind the UK). The reward is guaranteed year-round warmth, Afro-Portuguese island culture and beaches that stand comparison with the Caribbean.