Sotavento (Leeward)

Brava

The 'Island of Flowers' — the smallest, quietest green oasis.

Area
64 km²
Main town
Vila Nova Sintra
Known for
Flowers & hiking
Brava
Brava

Photo: Cayambe, CC BY-SA 3.0 — Wikimedia Commons

The smallest inhabited island, affectionately called the 'Island of Flowers' (Ilha das Flores). Relatively wet and green, it's a quiet oasis of colorful blooms. With no airport, it's reached only by ferry from Fogo — a remote gem with superb hiking trails and simple island life.

Highlights

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Island of Flowers

A rare, lush and flowery island by Cape Verdean standards.

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Hiking

Some of the archipelago's finest trails — perfect for walkers.

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Remote gem

No airport; reached only by ferry from Fogo, and gloriously quiet.

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