Boa Vista is the third largest island of the Archipelago Cape Verde. Similarly to the island of Sal, it is flat, and has a surface of 620 Km2. The Peak of Estância is the highest point of the island measuring about 390 metres. It is covered with white sand dunes. Oases of date palms are found here and there, and are the typical vegetation of the island. Boa Vista has 55 Km of white sand beaches and crystal clear water.

This island considered to be the birth place of Morna, one of the main musical genres of the country, went through some economic improvement only in the beginning of the 17th century when great amount of salt were found in it. At that time, salt was already sold in the island of Maio. Before the discovery of this product, the island's economy was based on cattle breeding, just like the other arid islands of the Archipelago Cape Verde, which had little or no water available.

Boa Vista (Cape Verde) cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

  • Apartments Boa Vista - Cape Verde to rent(Apartments Boa Vista), Praia do Estoril, Sal Rei, island Boa Vista, [1]. The apartments are located right at the beach of Estoril. The surfers beach in front of the door of your house, a 5 minutes walk to come in the center of Sal Rei - island of Boa Vista (Cape Verde or Cabo Verde)... our apartments are ideal for groups people who prefer apartment accommodation rather than a hotel. 

  • In Cape Verde, [2]. Offers various apartments for the self catering option for the more independent holidaymaker. All enquiries are direct with the owner via email. 

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