Santiago Island Holidays

Large island offers scenic variety
Santiago holidays are based on the largest of the Cape Verde Islands. Those looking for interesting scenery will find Santiago holidays offer landscapes to match those on Santo Antao. Being a larger island, Santiago holidays offer a wide choice of excursions and contrasting landscapes, from fertile farmland with banana and papaya plantations to unspoilt lush mountains rising to 4000 feet. The predominantly rocky coastline is dotted with small sandy coves. For an outstanding Santiago beach, head for Tarrafal.

African street life
Santiago holidays feature a Cape Verde Island with a decidedly African atmosphere. Those looking for an insight into everyday life in Cape Verde, will find plenty of colourful markets and authentic restaurants serving delicious Cape Verde cuisine, particularly in Praia. Santiago holidays offer a wider choice of authentic restaurants than many of the more developed islands. Santiago holiday nightlife features the animated music scene at Praia. Holidays on Santiago still largely feature simple hotels and guesthouses but this is sure to change rapidly as Santiago holidays grow in popularity. For the moment, Santiago holidays make up for the lack of tourist facilities by offering adventure and authenticity.

Jeep safari adventure
Santiago holidays centre on the lively capital Praia, and the atmospheric historic town of Cidade Velha with its cathedral, churches, Portuguese fort and picturesque, narrow cobbled lanes. Most Santiago holidays will feature the exciting trip across the island to the fishing harbour village of Tarrafal on the north coast. Tarrafal beach is the best beach on Santiago and offers modest opportunities for diving. More adventurous Santiago holidays include 4x4 jeep safaris and island tours, which include distinctly African towns like Assomada.

Weather in Santiago Island
The largest island of the Cape Verde Islands, Santiago Island boasts soaring temperatures the whole year long, sharing a tropical climate with its African neighbours. Visitors can expect the temperature to stay well above 20C from January, making the island a haven for sun-worshipping tourists whenever they choose to holiday in Santiago. The hottest month in which to visit Santiago Island is September in which the temperature gets as high as 29C while the winter months offer lower temperatures of up to 25C at their height. The hot climate ensures visitors can make the most of the picturesque beaches on offer in Santiago, but are advised to be generous with sun block in all seasons!

All-inclusive holidays to Santiago Island
All-inclusive holidays to Santiago Island will provide you with quality budget accommodation. All hotels and self-catering apartments will be close to local amenities and will be perfect for relaxing as excursions and tours can be arranged for you. All accommodation will be clean and comfortable and hotels will have basic facilities, a pool and a good restaurant.