Hi, I am Elisabeth,

I would love to have you here for a holiday on the island of Maio, where you could live in my little guest house to relax and recover while discovering and experiencing the scenery, people and culture of this Cape Verde Island. Myself, I have lived here for over seven years - quite agreeably.

Welcome and bem vendo! Most of all, I would love to show you Maio's scenic beauties. It's not a spectacular tourist attraction at first sight: when you land at the airport, what meets the eye is a seemingly barren countryside. But have a look at these wide, empty beaches! Maio's still pristine beauty lies hidden and wants to be discovered by exploring it on foot, experiencing with all your senses the turquoise sea, the white sandy beaches, the indigenous fauna and flora, the colourful display of rocks and earth, the fertile green oases, and pleasant village roads. The local people are by nature open, friendly and hospitable. You can enjoy both music and quiet peacefulness. This is the genuine Cabo Verde.


Garden of the Casita Verde	The estate	A shady nook for relaxing

Where we are: The Casita Verde lies within the German compound of Fontana, just a quiet footpath away from the beach, and only a short walk to the centre of Vila do Maio.

Tour of the isle: It will be my pleasure to drive you one day around our island with its wonderful beaches, charming views, its desert stretches, and 25m high sand dunes. We drive from village to village, along the beach with its million shells, through verdant valleys, such as Tambarina, and to many other sights big and small. If desired, we can have lunch at the table of a Cape Verdean family and eat with them.


... ...on tour we stop to see, feel, experience, discover...


we marvel	watch	learn about charcoal production


growing vegetables - taste the Cachupa, the freshly baked pizza in Pedro Vaz

For more information on the island of Maio, please download the PDF-report (abt. 1 MB).