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Coladeira

São Pedro, São Vicente, Cape Verde

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São Vicente is an island of contrasts — where volcanic peaks meet turquoise waters, where Creole culture pulses through the streets of Mindelo, and where the Atlantic reveals its secrets to those willing to explore. These are the moments that await, just beyond your door.

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Swimming with Sea Turtles

Swimming with Sea Turtles

São Pedro Beach · 5 min walk

Glide alongside loggerhead turtles in the crystalline waters just steps from the villa. A rare, unhurried encounter with one of the ocean's most graceful inhabitants.

Windsurfing

Windsurfing

São Pedro Beach · 5 min walk

São Pedro is a world-renowned windsurfing spot. Consistent trade winds and flat-water conditions in the bay offer an ideal playground for beginners and seasoned riders alike.

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing

Salamansa · 20 min drive

Salamansa Bay, on the north coast of São Vicente, is the island's legendary kitesurf spot. Steady winds of 16–27 knots, a spacious sandy beach, and a laid-back atmosphere — an exceptional riding ground.

Surfing

Surfing

São Vicente Beaches · 5–15 min drive

São Vicente's waves offer varied conditions for surfing, from accessible beach breaks to more challenging reef breaks. A spot still untouched by mass tourism, for authentic sessions facing the Atlantic.

Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving

São Vicente Coast · 10 min drive

Descend into underwater caves, volcanic formations, and coral gardens. São Vicente offers some of the most pristine dive sites in the North Atlantic, teeming with marine life.

Visit Mindelo

Visit Mindelo

Mindelo · 10 min drive

The cultural heart of Cape Verde. Wander through colourful colonial streets, discover live music venues where morna was born, browse local markets, and visit the Cesária Évora Museum.

Hiking Santo Antão

Hiking Santo Antão

Santo Antão Island · 1h by ferry

A short ferry ride reveals one of the world's great hiking destinations. Trek through dramatic ribeiras, terraced valleys, and cloud forests on trails carved into sheer volcanic cliffs.

Horse Riding

Horse Riding

São Vicente beaches & mountains · On request

Explore the wild landscapes of São Vicente on horseback. Beach rides at sunset or treks through volcanic mountains — a unique way to discover the island, guided by local riders.

Deep-Sea Fishing

Deep-Sea Fishing

Atlantic Ocean · Departure from Mindelo

Set out into the deep Atlantic in pursuit of blue marlin, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna. These warm, nutrient-rich waters are a playground for sport fishermen from around the world.

Chilling at the Beach Club

Chilling at the Beach Club

São Pedro Beach · 5 min walk

The perfect spot on the villa's beach for lunch, sundowners or dinner with your feet in the sand, ocean views, and Cape Verdean atmosphere all around.

Mindelo Carnival

Mindelo Carnival

Mindelo (February–March) · 10 min drive

Each February, Mindelo transforms into a riot of colour, rhythm, and joy. The most vibrant carnival in West Africa — a celebration of Creole identity, music, and unbridled collective spirit.

Quad Biking

Quad Biking

São Vicente · On request

Explore São Vicente's volcanic landscapes by quad bike. From sandy trails to mountain ridges, an off-road adventure through the island's most dramatic terrain.