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Santa Luzia Holiday rentals & places to stay in Cape Verde

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Santa Luzia at a glance

Santa Luzia is Cape Verde's uninhabited island – a strictly protected nature reserve between São Vicente and São Nicolau. White dunes, deserted beaches and a stark, almost mystical landscape make it a day-trip destination as pristine as it gets: there are no roads, no houses, no accommodation – just sea, wind and silence.

Santa Luzia is visited by boat tour from São Vicente (usually from Calhau), often combined with fishing, snorkelling and a beach picnic. As overnight stays on the island are not possible, the best base is the neighbouring island: in Mindelo and Calhau on São Vicente you'll find holiday rentals from which the trip to Santa Luzia is easy to arrange – ask your host, many know the boat skippers personally.

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Climate & best time to visit

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

Warm, dry coastal climate all year round.

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 dry dry dry dry dry dry low some humid some low dry
Wind strong strong strong moderate moderate moderate moderate moderate light moderate moderate strong

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

Frequently asked questions about Santa Luzia

No – Santa Luzia is uninhabited and a protected nature reserve; there is no accommodation. Stay on São Vicente (e.g. Mindelo or Calhau) and visit Santa Luzia on a day trip.

By organised boat tour from São Vicente, usually from Calhau (about 1 hour crossing). Tours are weather-dependent and should be done with licensed operators – your host will gladly help arrange it.

The island has been uninhabited for decades and is part of a marine protected area: white dunes, untouched beaches, seabirds and a silence that has become rare. Please leave nothing behind and take nothing with you.

The crossing is most pleasant in the calmer months from April to November; in winter the trade winds can prevent tours. Book flexibly and allow a spare day.

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