Cape Verde, with its ten volcanic islands, year-round sunshine and temperatures around 25-30°C, is an ideal winter sun destination for families. The islands of Sal and Boa Vista are particularly recommended, offering direct budget flights from several UK airports and a range of beachside resorts with water parks, restaurants and organised activities for children.
For a fun-packed stay, consider a vast all-inclusive resort on a white-sand beach. It features six outdoor pools, a children’s pool, a water park, playground and kids’ club, plus activities like kayaking, snorkelling and windsurfing. Adults can enjoy the spa and five restaurants offering Italian, Japanese and fusion cuisine, with live entertainment each evening.
If you prefer a quieter holiday, the King Fisher eco-boutique hotel in Tarrafal, Santiago, is an excellent choice. Set in a peaceful fishing village, it has a natural seawater pool, bike hire, hiking and water sports, and generates its own electricity via solar panels. Another option is a colourful all-inclusive hotel above Chaves beach on Boa Vista, with a kids’ club, two outdoor pools, and activities such as archery and quad biking on the dunes.
In Praia, the capital of Santiago, a newly opened hotel (2024) offers contemporary design, an infinity pool with ocean views and family rooms. It is a short taxi ride from the historic Unesco-listed old town and its markets and restaurants. Alternatively, an all-inclusive resort near Santa Maria town, just five minutes from the beach, provides dedicated children’s entertainment and activities for different age groups.
