3 hours
Kitesurf lessons
A three hour introduction to the kite with an experienced local instructor, gear and transport included.
from€119 p.p.
São Vicente · Cabo Verde
Wind, music and morabeza in the Atlantic
Learn to kitesurf, snorkel with sea turtles and discover the island with a local guide. Tell us what you would like to do and a trusted local provider arranges the rest.
- Activities from €29 per person
- Local guides and instructors
- Free request, no payment upfront
Activities on São Vicente
Pick your adventure
Small groups, local people and the real island. Prices are per person and include what you need on the day.
Guided trip
Snorkeling
Drift over clear water with puffer fish, barracudas and, with a bit of luck, sea turtles.
from€29 p.p.
4 hours
Island tour, half day
Four hours with a local guide along the highlights of São Vicente. Short on time, big on feeling.
from€44 p.p.
Full day
Island tour, full day
A full day of Mindelo, empty beaches, music and food with a guide who knows everyone.
from€59 p.p.
Kitesurfing
Uncrowded water, steady trade winds
From mid December until the end of May the wind blows almost every day, and in the afternoon the thermal wind adds a little extra. Salamansa is the spacious home spot, with flat water in the centre and waves upwind. Unlike the busy kite beaches elsewhere in Cape Verde, here you still have room to breathe.
- Beginner lessons with local instructors
- Equipment and transport included
- Spots for flat water and waves
- Gear rental for experienced riders
Island tours
Not a sightseeing bus. A day with the island.
Our guides do not rush you from viewpoint to viewpoint. You walk through Mindelo, taste the food, hear the music and talk to the people. That warmth has a name here: morabeza. Choose four hours of highlights or a full day that ends with a local lunch and a story for life.
Half day · 4 hours
from €44
Full day · lunch included
from €59
Practical
Wheels and a place to sleep
Arrange the basics before you land, so your holiday starts at the airport.
Car rental on São Vicente
From a small car for the coast road to a 4x4 for the rougher tracks. Delivered at the airport or your accommodation, with a quick handover.
Where to stay
City life in Mindelo, the quiet bay of Baía das Gatas or close to the kite beach. Tell us your style and budget and we find the right place.
The island
Small island, big heart
São Vicente is one of the windward Barlavento islands of Cabo Verde, about 24 kilometres from east to west. Most islanders live in Mindelo, the cultural capital of the country, where morna drifts out of the bars and the carnival is famous far beyond the islands.
Outside the city you find quiet beaches, fishing villages and Monte Verde, at 725 metres the highest point of the island. It is not a resort island, and that is exactly the point: you come for the people, the music and the feeling that the island is still yours to discover.
Read the island guide
Mindelo
Colonial streets, live music and the island's beating heart.
Baía das Gatas
A calm natural pool for swimming and snorkeling.
Salamansa
Fishing village and the island's main kite beach.
Santo Antão
Green valleys and epic hikes, one ferry ride away.
Carnival
Mindelo's legendary carnival in February or March.
Cesária Évora
The barefoot diva and the soul of morna.
Why book here
Local knowledge, one simple request
1
Born from love for the island
This guide started years ago with people who live and breathe São Vicente. We share the places locals love, not just the obvious ones.
2
Trusted local providers
Your request goes to a carefully selected provider on the island: instructors, guides and hosts who know the spots and the people.
3
Free and without obligation
Ask for anything, from one lesson to a full holiday. You get a proposal first and only confirm when it feels right.
Good to know
Questions before you go
More answers in the Cape Verde FAQ and the kitesurfing FAQ.
When is the best time to visit São Vicente?
São Vicente is warm all year. The dry season, roughly October to June, is the most popular time to go. Kitesurfers come for the reliable trade winds from mid December to the end of May, and in February or March Mindelo celebrates its famous carnival. More in our weather guide.
How does a booking request work?
Choose an activity, fill in the short form and send it. Your request goes to a trusted local provider on São Vicente, who contacts you with availability and a proposal. Nothing is booked or paid until you agree.
Can complete beginners learn to kitesurf on São Vicente?
Yes. The kitesurf lesson is a three hour introduction with equipment and transport included. Some spots on the island are for experienced riders only, which is exactly why learning with a local instructor makes the difference.
Do I need a rental car on São Vicente?
Not every day. A car for the first days is the easiest way to explore the beaches and viewpoints. After that, Mindelo is walkable and shared minibuses (aluguers) and taxis cover most of the island. See our car rental tips.
Ready for São Vicente?
Tell us your dates and wishes. A local provider comes back to you with availability and a proposal, free and without obligation.