Picolo recommends · Hotel in Boa Vista, Cape Verde
VOI Praia de Chaves
Sand dunes at your back, the open Atlantic in front and a beach that goes on further than most children will want to walk.
Walk out of the resort and the beach stretches away in both directions, pale sand backed by dunes and very few people. VOI Praia de Chaves stands on one of the longest beaches on Boa Vista, an island that is flatter, sandier and far less built-up than Sal.
Inside there is a bar by the pool and another on the sand, a spa and three restaurants that all have children's menus, with entertainment in the evenings. Meals and drinks are included, so the day can be as simple as sand, pool, dinner and bed.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose VOI Praia de Chaves
This is our pick for families on Boa Vista. Children have the beach, the pool and something going on after dark, while parents get a quiet stretch of coast with hardly any traffic. Couples who like long walks on empty sand will be happy too.
The Atlantic here is no lagoon. Wind can be strong, and waves and currents mean the flags decide whether you swim. Families with small children will spend more time in the pool than in the sea.
What you get
- Beach bar on a long beach
- Pool with a bar
- Children's menus in every restaurant
- Spa
- Three restaurants, all included
A day at VOI Praia de Chaves
- Morning
- A walk along Praia de Chaves while the sand is still cool.
- Midday
- Lunch from the children's menu, then a rest in the shade.
- Afternoon
- The pool, since the sea is often too rough for little ones.
- Evening
- The evening show at the resort, then the dark sky over the dunes.
Location
Praia de Chaves, Boa Vista, Cape Verde
Open in MapsQuestions about VOI Praia de Chaves
Is VOI Praia de Chaves good for families?
Yes. With a pool, a beach bar, evening entertainment and children's menus in all three restaurants, all included, it is the easiest family base we know on Boa Vista.
Can you swim in the sea at VOI Praia de Chaves?
You can, but take care. The beach faces the open Atlantic, with waves and currents that change with the wind. Check the flags each day and use the pool when the sea is rough.
What is the beach like at VOI Praia de Chaves?
Long, wide and quiet, with dunes rising behind the sand. It is one of the longest beaches on the island and good for walks that last as long as you like.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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