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Boa Vista, <a href="https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk/1-89-2-0/holidays-in-cape-verde-islands" title="Cape Verde Holidays">Cape Verde</a>'s largely undiscovered, pristine island is perhaps most memorable for its marine turtles. Companies offer night-time tours, where you can witness the adorable creatures laboriously making their way across white sands, laying their eggs. The island is aptly named - ''Boa Vista'' translates literally to ''Beautiful View'' in Portuguese. Other activities include windsurfing, kitesurfing or simply admiring the ''boa vista''.

<p>Although it’s Boa Vista’s capital, don’t expect Sal Rei to be too lively. Instead, enjoy a traditional experience in a town rich in history, with beautiful beaches and good food. The houses are a reminder of the island’s colonial past and add splashes of colour to the scenery. Wandering around, you get a sense of Cape Verde's unique culture, a mix of African and Portuguese influences.</p><h4>Who is it for?</h4><h5>Couples</h5><p>The bays of Sal Rei are protected from the wind so you can bask in idyllic conditions.</p><h5>Foodies</h5><p>Tuck into grilled lobster or cachupa, a traditional Cape Verde dish made from slow cooked beans.</p><h5>Nature Lovers</h5><p>The islet off Sal Rei is a feeding ground for humpback whales. They're most common between late February and May.</p>

Sal Rei

<p>The pristine white sands of Lacacao beach stretch for 16km, so you can be sure of getting a spot all to yourself. If you just want to unwind in idyllic surroundings, this secluded resort is ideal. It’s 25km from the airport and 31km from Sal Rei, the main town. If you venture from the resort, you’ll discover a colourful rocky landscape.</p><h4>Who is it for?</h4><h5>Couples</h5><p>If it’s relaxation you want, you’ll get it here. The main thing to do in Praia Lacacao is stretch out on the gorgeous white sands.</p><h5>Families</h5><p>The big hotel resort on the beach has a children’s playground and kids’ club, and you can play tennis and table tennis.</p><h5>Nature Lovers</h5><p>Join guided tours to see humpback whales and loggerhead turtles, which come ashore to lay their eggs.</p>

Praia Lacacão

<p>You have to take a scooter, quad bike or 4x4 through the dunes to reach Cape Verde’s best loved beach, but it’s well worth it. With its seemingly endless series of golden bays, this sheltered spot on Boa Vista’s south coast is a rare beauty. At 22km, this beach is long enough for everyone to find a spot all to themselves.</p><h4>Who is it for?</h4><h5>Couples</h5><p>Enjoy romantic strolls along the perfect sands listening to the sound of the waves lapping the shore. Sheer bliss!</p><h5>Beach Lovers</h5><p>Named after California’s famous sands, Santa Monica regularly features in polls of the world’s best beaches.</p><h5>Nature Lovers</h5><p>You can observe turtles laying their eggs on this beach, part of the protected area known as the Morro de Areia Nature Reserve.</p>

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