Best family beaches in Cape Verde, 2026
25 family beaches in Cape Verde that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to family travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Praia António Sousa
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Quieter Santa Maria beach with calm water and strong local visitor value.
2OBI 7.5+
Praia da Baía das Gatas
Baía das Gatas, Cape Verde
Natural lagoon beach and one of São Vicente’s most recognized coastal spots.
3OBI 7.5+
Praia da Calheta
Calheta, Cape Verde
Important northwest village beach.
4OBI 7.5+
Praia da Gamboa
Praia, Cape Verde
Central waterfront beach.
5OBI 7.5+
Praia da Laginha
Mindelo, Cape Verde
Mindelo’s main city beach and the island’s most accessible must-have beach.
Praia da Murdeira
Murdeira, Cape Verde
Sheltered west-coast beach area with bay views and calmer swimming conditions.
7OBI 7.5+
Praia da Prainha
Praia, Cape Verde
Central Praia beach.
8OBI 7.5+
Praia da Vila do Maio
Vila do Maio, Cape Verde
Maio’s main town beach and the island’s most accessible coastal anchor.
Praia de Bitche Rotcha
Barreiro, Cape Verde
Popular beach near Vila do Maio.
10OBI 7.5+
Praia de Bote
Porto Novo, Cape Verde
Small Porto Novo town beach with easy access from the ferry gateway.
11OBI 7.5+
Praia de Cabral
Sal Rei, Cape Verde
Key urban beach north of Sal Rei.
12OBI 7.5+
Praia de Calheta
Calheta de São Miguel, Cape Verde
Important northeast beach.
Praia de Chão Bom
Chão Bom, Cape Verde
Local north coast beach.
14OBI 7.5+
Praia de Chaves
Rabil, Cape Verde
Boa Vista’s flagship resort beach with long dunes, white sand, and strong visitor demand.
Praia de Estoril
Sal Rei, Cape Verde
Main swimming beach in Sal Rei.
16OBI 7.5+
Praia de Igrejinha
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Small Santa Maria beach area useful beyond the main tourist strip.
Praia de Mar di Baxu
Tarrafal, Cape Verde
Secondary Tarrafal beach.
Praia de Morro
Morro, Cape Verde
Wide west-coast beach near Morro.
19OBI 7.5+
Praia de Pedra Badejo
Pedra Badejo, Cape Verde
Key east coast town beach.
20OBI 7.5+
Praia de Quebra Canela
Praia, Cape Verde
Top city beach.
Praia de Salamansa
Salamansa, Cape Verde
Large village beach with space, wind, and local coastal character.
22OBI 7.5+
Praia de Santa Maria
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Sal’s flagship beach and the island’s most important visitor-facing coastline.
23OBI 7.5+
Praia de São Francisco
Cidade Velha, Cape Verde
Major beach near Praia.
Praia do Barreiro
Barreiro, Cape Verde
Quiet south-coast beach.
25OBI 7.5+
Praia do Diante
Sal Rei, Cape Verde
Central waterfront beach.