Respiro Hotel

RESPIRO

SÃO VICENTE

OPENING FALL 2026

Here's to the next explorers, those who dare to start something new with nothing else than who they are. Who open new paths just to pave the way for others.

Cabo Verde village
Cabo Verde landscape

A destination for explorers

Sao Vicente and Santo Antao islands can feel like planet hopping. From lush valley, to arid ochre mountains, to black and beige sand beaches, every road brings a different surprise, and a sense of immensity.

Cape Verde Maps 1
Cape Verde beach
Villa terrace

Stay

In the midst of a mystifying moonscape, our intimate bay is a glorious refuge, an architectural base camp to explore the wonders of Sao Vicente and Santo Antao islands.

Lodges

Lodges

Sleep 2 / King or Twin beds

  • 25 sqm room
  • Air conditioning
  • 10 sqm private terrace
  • Sea view
Villas 1

Villas

Sleep 6 to 8 / King or Twin beds

  • From 300 to 600 sqm
  • 3 to 5 bedrooms
  • Indoor and outdoor kitchen
  • Private pool
  • Private terrace

Itineraries and experiences

We curate itineraries and experiences tailored to your desire, always with the utmost attention to details, to build travel moments that feel unexpected, pure and raw.

Ocean

Ocean

SurfFoilKitesurfDivingFishing
Earth

Earth

HikeDiscovery of Santo AntaoMountain BikeE-Moto
Wellness & Fitness

Wellness & Fitness

MassageTrainingYoga
Morabeza

Morabeza

Discovery of MindeloCuisine & agriculturePotteryMusic

Dining & Event

Slow down, sink your feet in the sand and let the rhythm flow. Good food, great music and a poolside vibe made for long, lazy days.

RESPIRO BEACH BAR AND RESTAURANT OPENING FALL 2026

Dining & Event

Our Community

As we share with our guest this unspoiled paradise, we give back to the ones that have opened their doors to us.

Our Farm

Our Farm

We believe in regenerative agriculture. With the help of local farmers we created a farm project in Santo Antao to plant and grow naturally reproducible vegetable seeds.

Ocean Initiatives

Ocean Initiatives

In partnership with local associations, we actively participate in the preservation of the fauna and flora of Sao Vicente and Santo Antao.

Artcraft

Artcraft

We aim to create an authentic connection between our guests and the local culture to support local craftsmanship. Our shop's selection showcases all the local treasures.