Sal and Sao Vicente benefit of consistent trade winds that make the Northern Cape Verde Islands such a good choice for kiteboarding.

Check the wind statistics: The percentage of time (taken between 10:00 and 16:00) with 11-25 knots (good strength for learning) and good wind direction is between 85% and 99% in the period October - June in Sao Vicente and between 71% and 85% in the period October -February in Sal. Perfect for a kiteboarding vacation !!

Sal is the most developed Cape Verde island for a vacation with hotels and direct (charter) flights.

Sao Vicente is less developed but gives your vacation more variation beyond sea and beach life. It is the most cosmopolitan Cape Verde island, has a lively city (Mindelo) and varied scenic landscape.

Check out the weather and wind reports.

Map of Cape Verde island of Sao Vicente with kiteboarding beaches.

Pictures of Sao Vicente and music from Cape Verde are provided below.