Watersports are a big attraction. The sparkling waters of this archipelago offer excellent conditions for body boarding, surfing and windsurfing, and on Sal in particular there is ample opportunity for renting high quality equipment and taking lessons.
Similarly, diving is a popular activity, thanks to the clear waters and fascinating underwater world of massive rock formations and shipwrecks. Again, quality dive schools are available, suitable for beginners through to experienced divers.
Walking, trekking and mountaineering have also gained new adepts lately on the islands. The variety of landscapes across the islands meaning walkers have a diverse choice of trekking itineraries at their disposal, from hiking up steep dry river valleys on Santo Antao to exploring the volcanic craters of Fogo.