Brava

The island of Brava is the wettest and greenest of the Cape Verde islands, offering an abundance of flora and vegetation, making this the most attractive island of the archipelago. Enveloped in a near permanent mist, the island's climate is quite humid and generally cool, with temperatures ranging between 16-25°c. The island is reached by ferry from Fogo, only 20 km away. The mountainous landscape reaches a height of 976m. Brava is the smallest and most gentle of the islands and has retained it's tradition and charm. The town of Vila de Nova Sintra, situated at an altitude of 500m, is the capital of the island with many flower filled gardens. Faja d'Agua has the island's only beach. A small black, volcanic sand beach opening into a small bay. Agriculture and fishing are the main activities on the island. The island is quite unique, it does not offer watersports or other beach activities and is less frequented by tourists.