Weather lowdown
With spring just around the corner, Boa Vista, Cape Verde enjoys mild and pleasant weather in March. During this time of the year, the average temperature is 23°C, created by highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. The average temperature at the beginning of March starts off at 22°C and rises toward the end of the month until it reaches around 23°C. Expect to enjoy plenty of clear blue skies and sunshine during your holiday there are around nine hours of sunshine each day and an average sea temperature of 22°C. With only 7mm of rainfall for the whole month, it's safe to leave your umbrella at home.
Where to stay
When it comes to low-cost accommodation, Por do Sol is a fantastic choice. Found on the front of Cabral Beach, this hotel provides plenty of services and facilities, including restaurant, bar, swimming pool, Jacuzzi and free parking. There is a huge selection of self-catering accommodation available to choose from, with everything from compact studios to ample townhouses.
Hit the beach
Water sport fans won't want to miss the chance to ride the waves and Verandinha Beach. Unlike many of the other beaches in Boa Vista, Verandinha Beach features smooth golden sands backed by impressive rock formations which are great fun to explore. The almost constant windy conditions make this beach a hotspot for all sorts of surfing including windsurfing and kite surfing.
Named after the famous beach in California, Santa Monica Beach is one of the best in the world. Here you'll find an almost never-ending stretch of powdery white sand washed by warm turquoise ocean which is just begging to be bathed in. Thanks to its sheltered position, Santa Monica Beach is a fantastic place to lie down and work on your tan.
Where to eat & drink
Morabeza Beach Bar & Lounge Restaurant is a top choice for freshly cooked food in Boa Vista. This restaurant offers a small menu which is hard to choose from because everything is just so good. Whether you choose the lobster, fish, chicken or beef, you're sure to enjoy an amazing meal which will see you coming back for more.
Things to do
If you want to get out and about and see what Boa Vista has to offer, sign up for an excursion with Boa Vista Tours. This excursion company offers a huge range of itineraries with something for even the most discerning traveller to enjoy. Frank is the qualified guide who leads the excursions and will ensure you have an amazing time whilst learning about the history, culture and lifestyle of Cape Verde. With the motto "no stress", you can take as much time as you need at each destination without feeling rushed or hassled.
Boa Vista is home to a Jewish cemetery which contains the graves of the Ben'Oliel family wealthy merchants who fled from Morocco to Boa Vista in 1872. Here you can walk around the graves and admire the Hebrew inscriptions visible on the tombstones or head to the small chapel nearby.
