Boa Vista is ideal for nature lovers, with an area enriched in coconut trees, date trees and palm.
Description
Boa Vista is positioned on the east side of the islands, named ‘the island of dunes’ because of the many dunes shaped by the winds, recalling the Sahara. The island is enclosed by sandy beaches and famous for adorable sea turtles and traditional music.
Boa Vista is ideal for nature lovers, with an area enriched in coconut trees, date trees and palm. To the south of the island you will find safe beautiful beaches that are ideal for windsurfers due to the islands pleasant breeze.
If you have a passion for birds, the island of Currel Velho is easily accessible by boat, offering a variety of bird species such as the albatross, frigate and many other tropical birds.
For those who adore a souvenir, head to Sal Rai where you will find all sorts of goods, such as wood carvings, sold by African traders.
Weather
August is the hottest month in Boa Vista with an average temperature of 27°C (81°F) and the coldest is January at 23°C (73°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 9 in April. The wettest month is September with an average of 77mm of rain.
| Max Temp C | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Boa Vista | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| London | 6 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 7 |
| Sunshine Hours | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Boa Vista | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| London | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |