Skip to content

Maio Holiday rentals & places to stay in Cape Verde

Sotavento · 15 stays on Maio.

Browse all stays on Maio

Maio at a glance

Maio is Cape Verde's insider tip: kilometres of almost deserted sandy beaches, acacia forests, salt pans and an island life that is still completely unhurried. If you book a holiday rental on Maio you're not looking for entertainment but for peace – fishing boats on the beach of Vila do Maio (Porto Inglês) in the morning, fresh fish at lunch, and a sunset all to yourself in the evening.

Around the island, beaches like Ponta Preta, Praia Gonçalo and the bay of Santana line up one after another – and you rarely have to share them. Inland, Cape Verde's largest acacia forest and small villages like Calheta surprise visitors. Sea turtles nest on Maio too, from July to October. If you love seclusion, long walks and a true island feeling, you'll find your accommodation on Maio here – requested directly from the host.

Stays on the island

View all
Idyllische Studio in ruhiger Lage – Maio

Idyllische Studio in ruhiger Lage

50 € ≈ 5.513 CVE
Maio · Studio
up to 4 guests 2 bedrooms
3,7 (4)
Helle Studio mit Bergblick – Maio

Helle Studio mit Bergblick

80 € ≈ 8.821 CVE
Maio · Studio
up to 4 guests 2 bedrooms
4,3 (1)
Stilvolle Apartment mit Garten – Maio

Stilvolle Apartment mit Garten

60 € ≈ 6.616 CVE
Maio · Apartment
up to 10 guests 5 bedrooms
4,0 (4)
Helle Ferienhaus in ruhiger Lage – Maio

Helle Ferienhaus in ruhiger Lage

130 € ≈ 14.334 CVE
Maio · Holiday home
up to 6 guests 3 bedrooms
4,2 (5)
Traumhafte Ferienhaus im Zentrum – Maio

Traumhafte Ferienhaus im Zentrum

240 € ≈ 26.464 CVE
Maio · Holiday home
up to 10 guests 5 bedrooms
4,3 (1)
Moderne Ferienhaus mit Dachterrasse – Maio

Moderne Ferienhaus mit Dachterrasse

80 € ≈ 8.821 CVE
Maio · Holiday home
up to 6 guests 3 bedrooms
3,9 (2)

Stays by amenity

Popular features – straight to matching holiday stays.

with a pool with sea view with air conditioning near the beach

Activities on Maio

All activities
Diving 1 offer
Diving

Restaurants on Maio

View all 7
Bar Tropikal
Big Game Maio Restaurant & Pizzeria
Café Restaurante Nha Terra
Casa das Sopas

Attractions on Maio

Praia de Vila do Maio
Strand

Weiter, ruhiger Strand direkt am Hauptort Vila do Maio.
Salinas do Porto Inglês
Natur

Salzfelder und Lagunen, beliebt bei Zugvögeln und Flamingos.

Climate & best time to visit

Best time to visit: November to June Water temperature 22–27 °C

Flat, sunny and windy – ideal for beaches, kite- and windsurfing. Wind & kite season: December to March (trade winds).

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Air °C 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 29 30 29 28 26
Water °C 23 22 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 26 24
Rain
Wind

Guide values for the coast; figures can vary from year to year.

Frequently asked questions about Maio

By domestic flight or ferry from Praia (Santiago). The crossing takes 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the connection. On the island you get around on foot, by bicycle or by shared aluguer taxi.

Warm all year and drier than the mountainous islands (24–30 degrees). November to July is most stable; sea turtles nest on the beaches from July to October.

Beach walks from bay to bay, turtle watching with local guides, the salt pans of Porto Inglês, cycling through acacia forests and villages like Calheta – and above all: wonderful relaxation.

Vila do Maio (Porto Inglês) is the practical base with restaurants, beach and ferry port. The choice is deliberately small and family-run – you book directly with the host, ideal for longer, quiet stays.

Help & contact

We are available right now – message us directly.