Cape Verde Islands - The Smaller Lesser Known Islands

MAIO - Located 25km to the east of Santiago

The terrain is similar to that found on Sal and Boavista although parts of the island have been re-forested and there is more fertile land in the east supporting some agricultural development.

SANTA LUZIA - The smallest of the islands

This island is dry, arid and uninhabited and the only way to get there is by finding a local fisherman in Calhau, São Vicente to take you.

SÃO NICOLAU - A quiet tranquil island

Excellent for walking and popular with bird watchers, it is also home to the endangered fairytale dragon tree. Riberia Brava, the capital is small and clings to the fertile slopes of the mountainside and taking a short walk from the centre will lead you into lush plantations of banana, maize and papaya.

BRAVA - This is the smallest, greenest island

Because it is mostly shrouded in mist, it creates an atmosphere, allowing a rich assortment of flora and fauna to grow. It can be reached by ferry from Fogo.