Best scenic beaches in Cape Verde, 2026
25 scenic beaches in Cape Verde that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to scenic travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Calheta Funda
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Compact coastal cove near Santa Maria with local hidden-beach value.
2OBI 7.5+
Canoa Beach
Murdeira, Cape Verde
Quiet Murdeira-area beach useful for curated west-coast completeness.
3OBI 7.5+
Cascalho Beach
Espargos, Cape Verde
Rugged northwest-shore beach area rarely surfaced in mainstream beach lists.
4OBI 7.5+
Doce Beach
Pedra de Lume, Cape Verde
Low-profile east-coast beach near Pedra de Lume, likely missed by generic datasets.
5OBI 7.5+
Kite Beach
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
One of Cape Verde’s best-known kitesurf beaches with strong international recognition.
6OBI 7.5+
Monte Grande Beach
Pedra de Lume, Cape Verde
Remote northeast-coast beach with strong discovery value.
7OBI 7.5+
Piscinas Naturais de Fajã de Água
Fajã de Água, Cape Verde
Natural ocean pools coastline.
8OBI 7.5+
Praia Baixo
São Domingos, Cape Verde
Fishing village beach.
Praia Branca
Praia Branca, Cape Verde
Iconic coastal village beach with one of São Nicolau’s most recognizable settings.
Praia da Baía das Gatas
Baía das Gatas, Cape Verde
Natural lagoon beach and one of São Vicente’s most recognized coastal spots.
11OBI 7.5+
Praia da Baía dos Reis
Santa Luzia, Cape Verde
Sheltered coastal bay area on Santa Luzia with meaningful local identity.
Praia da Bila Baixo
São Filipe, Cape Verde
São Filipe’s main black-sand town beach.
13OBI 7.5+
Praia da Calheta
Calheta, Cape Verde
Important northwest village beach.
Praia da Carlota
Rabil, Cape Verde
Quiet dune-backed beach.
15OBI 7.5+
Praia da Ceilada do Calhau
Calhau, Cape Verde
Under-the-radar volcanic coast beach near Calhau.
Praia da Furna
Furna, Cape Verde
Main port beach area.
17OBI 7.5+
Praia da Gajã
Santa Luzia, Cape Verde
Lesser-known Santa Luzia beach with remote-island appeal.
18OBI 7.5+
Praia da Murdeira
Murdeira, Cape Verde
Sheltered west-coast beach area with bay views and calmer swimming conditions.
Praia da Palmeira
Palmeira, Cape Verde
Local harbor-town beach area adding authentic northwest-coast coverage.
Praia da Preguiça
Preguiça, Cape Verde
Historic coastal settlement with a rugged beach and harbor-side shoreline.
Praia d’Aranhas
Cruzinha, Cape Verde
Remote black-sand beach on the famous Cruzinha–Ponta do Sol coastal route.
22OBI 7.5+
Praia das Gatas
Fundo das Figueiras, Cape Verde
Quiet northeast beach.
Praia da Toninha
Porto Novo, Cape Verde
Lesser-known south-coast beach for deeper Santo Antão coverage.
Praia da Varandinha
Povoação Velha, Cape Verde
Dramatic beach with caves and rock formations.
25OBI 7.5+
Praia de Achada Baleia
Achada Baleia, Cape Verde
Low tourist density beach.