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Boa Vista, in Cape Verde, is an Atlantic island made for beach holidays, with long sweeps of golden sand, warm seas and reliable year-round sunshine. For UK families and couples it is a true switch-off destination, far enough away to feel like an adventure but easy enough to reach on a package.

The standout appeal is the climate, warm through every season, which makes Boa Vista one of the best winter sun choices on offer alongside some of the most spacious beaches you will come across.

Where to stay in Boa Vista

Hotel Riu Touareg is a beachfront resort on the southern coast of Boa Vista, a well-equipped base with the island's famous sand and sea right on the doorstep.

Getting there and when to go

Boa Vista is reached on direct flights from the UK, a longer journey than the Med but rewarded by the climate. The warmth is year-round, which is exactly why the island works so well as a winter sun escape. Expect hot, sunny days across the seasons, with cooling Atlantic breezes taking the edge off.

Beaches and resorts

The beaches steal the show, with enormous stretches of golden sand and warm Atlantic water. The sea can be breezy and lively in places, good news for water-sports fans, while resorts offer calmer pools and swimming nearby. The mood throughout is open, sunny and relaxed.

Food and things to do

Eating tends to revolve around the resorts, with plenty of fresh fish and seafood alongside familiar international choices. Days centre on the beach, the pool and the sun, with water sports, boat trips and gentle island excursions for those keen to explore beyond the sand.

Who it suits

Boa Vista suits families and couples wanting a relaxed, beach-led holiday and anyone after dependable winter sun. If golden sand and warm weather top your list, it delivers.

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