Food Scene
Boa Vista offers a variety of delicious local dishes that showcase its vibrant culinary culture. Some popular food options to try while visiting Boa Vista include:
Cachupa: This is Cape Verde's national dish, a hearty stew made with corn, beans, vegetables and various meats or fish. Its often served with rice or bread.
Lagosta Grelhado: Grilled lobster is a specialty in Boa Vista due to the abundance of fresh seafood. Enjoy the succulent flavors of locally caught lobster, usually served with a side of vegetables or rice.
Buzio: Buzio is a type of sea snail commonly found in Cape Verdean waters. It is prepared in various ways, such as grilled or in a flavorful sauce. Buzio is a unique and tasty seafood delicacy to try.
Queijo de Cabra: Boa Vista is known for its goats cheese production. Sample the local goats cheese, which is often served with bread, olives and honey, creating a delightful flavor combination.
Moray Eel: The eel is chopped into chunks and fried in a lightly spiced batter. The white flesh, is firm and slightly oily, which makes it ideal for frying. Its a perfect snack to accompany a cold beer and watch the sunset.
A Spanish styled restaurant, which offers fantastic tapas style starter plates. Dine during the daytime for great sea views.
6 locals recommend
El Mirador Boa Vista Restaurante
A Spanish styled restaurant, which offers fantastic tapas style starter plates. Dine during the daytime for great sea views.
Cafe del Porto
Great for pizzas and in an excellant location for watching the world go by.
GELATERIA Il Golosello
For great Ice Cream!
Alisios Restaurante
A fantastic reasaurant and beach bar, on Estoril Beach.
Perola D'Chaves
A beautiful Beach Bar offering excellant food.
A fabulous beach bar/restaurant which serves great food. The perfect place to spend a lazy day with a cocktail or two!!
9 locals recommend
Bahia, The Beach
A fabulous beach bar/restaurant which serves great food. The perfect place to spend a lazy day with a cocktail or two!!
Entertainment & Activities
Boa Vista Wind Club
Giggling Gecko Adventures
A British run tour company offering a wide selection of tours
A great company, whether you are an experienced diver or a beginner. Also offers snorkelling trips
Cabo Verde Diving - Boa Vista Island
A great company, whether you are an experienced diver or a beginner. Also offers snorkelling trips
Quad Zone
A great company offering great quad trips. The perfect way to see the island of Boa Vista
Sightseeing
Praia Santa Mónica
This is a beautiful 18km beach on the south of the island.