Brava Holiday rentals & places to stay in Cape Verde

Brava at a glance

Brava, the “island of flowers”, is the smallest inhabited island of Cape Verde – and perhaps its most poetic. Often wrapped in soft trade-wind clouds, hibiscus and bougainvillea bloom in the gardens of Nova Sintra, and the cool mountain air makes the little town one of the most charming places in the country. Accommodation on Brava is for explorers: no crowds, no hotel chains, but hiking trails, viewpoints and warmth.

From Nova Sintra, old mule paths lead down to coves like Fajã d'Água, one of Cape Verde's most beautiful coastal villages with a natural swimming pool by the sea. The island can only be reached by ferry from Fogo or Santiago – which is exactly what keeps it so unspoilt. If you're after tranquillity, hiking and morna melancholy (the island is the home of poet Eugénio Tavares), find your holiday rental on Brava here and enquire directly with the host.