Cape Verde under the tree at Christmas

A different kind of year-end, in the sun and warmth, by the ocean. December in Cape Verde is one of the sweetest and most pleasant months. We're a bit behind schedule now. You can try a last-minute getaway; among the nine islands, you might be able to find somewhere. But if you can't or aren't able to leave, here's an idea: give yourself or someone else a holiday voucher to use in 2026. A fantastic gift for yourself or your loved ones , possible with I Love Boa Vista .

Aside from a few unexpected weather conditions, we're in the perfect season for a trip to the archipelago. Boa Vista in particular, with its incredible beaches, is a perfect sea, offers exceptional swimming, and even provides a light breeze for kitesurfers, windsurfers, and hydrofoilers. The daytime air temperature averages 25 degrees Celsius . It gets a little cooler in the evenings, but a light sweatshirt is more than enough. A festive atmosphere pervades the streets, celebrating Christmas and ringing in the New Year .

At the table, you can't miss cachupa, the national dish, and the famous grilled fish, chicken, and sausages. Not to mention a delicacy (this is the perfect time of year): lobster. Perhaps paired with Fogo wine . The aromatic white wine is perfect for toasting, or cerveja (the excellent beer) and then grogue, the local rum.

Dress in white to welcome 2026

Pay attention to the dress code for the fateful midnight. In Boa Vista and the other Cape Verde islands, for the end of the year, people prefer to wear white, a lucky color like in Brazil. Many also perform the same propitiatory rites, asking Yemaja, the queen of the sea, for protection (especially for pregnant women), purification, help, and good wishes for everything. Seven waves are leaped into the sea to attract peace and good luck, and luminous lanterns are released into the sky.

Attending a New Year's Eve party on the beach is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture and have fun. Numerous events take place at various beach clubs where you can cheerfully toast the new year. And then there's the captivating Cape Verdean music , from traditional rhythms — funana, coladeira, batuko — to more modern and vibrant ones drawing on reggae, Afro music, and Brazilian influences.

But a truly thrilling and free spectacle is the fireworks display over Estoril Bay at the stroke of midnight. Guaranteed fun, a taste of the exciting Carnival to come. Another excellent reason to think about 2026 if your New Year's holidays have been cancelled.

A gift under the tree

A travel voucher is certainly a welcome idea at Christmas . Boa Vista is the perfect holiday destination, both in winter and summer. In winter, it's a sunny escape: even a week is enough to recharge. In summer, the consistently pleasantly breezy climate allows for wonderful days at the beach. And in spring? It's a dream for water sports enthusiasts. Not just an island for sea and relaxation, but also a place where ou can enjoy unforgettable adventures and experiences . Excursions by pick-up truck, quad bike, or even horseback, or trekking inland and along endless beaches: 55 km surround the perimeter of this island.

Deserts of sand and rock, green oases. Nature bursts forth: from February to May , humpback whales pass by (they come here to wean their young), and in summer, the Caretta-caretta turtle lays its eggs. It's a paradise for water sports, from kiteboarding and windsurfing to hydrofoiling, stand-up paddleboarding, and wave surfing. Diving , deep-sea fishing, and fishing from the coast are all thrilling. And then there's the music that envelops everything, and the morabeza , the Cape Verdean way of welcoming you and making you feel immediately at home . Boa Vista is truly the fantastic island . And the entire archipelago is a discovery. Come and believe it.

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