Cabo Verde

Brava

The island of flowers — the smallest inhabited and the greenest.

Brava is the smallest and least touristy island in Cape Verde. It's called the island of flowers for its lush vegetation — it catches moisture other islands don't. Creole poetry was born here (Eugénio Tavares).

Best time
November to June.
Airport
No commercial flights — ferry from Fogo.
Ideal for
nature trails quiet

Don't miss

  • Nova Sintra

    A capital at altitude (500 m), with cobbled streets and colonial houses.

  • Fajã de Água

    A fishing hamlet in an enclosed bay — a small beach plus natural pools.

  • Interior trails

    Green, silence, goats. Backpack and good boots.

Where to stay in Brava

We don't have accommodations listed on this island yet.