The Resort Group: Cape Verde Events 2025
The Resort Group PLC is Cape Verde’s leading resort hospitality company. Having capitalized on the islands’ outstanding natural beauty by pioneering Cape Verde’s luxury hospitality and 5-star resort market since 2007, The Resort Group has a proven track record of success across the islands.
Known for its year-round tropical climate (but without the rain) and with direct flights from major UK airports, including London Gatwick and Manchester, it’s no wonder that Cape Verde is often dubbed the European Caribbean. When most of Europe’s holiday season is already over until next summer, Cape Verde is just hotting up. This article will share a selection of key events scheduled in Cape Verde for winter 2024/25 to escape to the sun.
Acting as a hub of activity throughout the year, Sal Island is one of Cape Verde’s most popular tourist destinations. It hosts a wide range of local festivals and events, attracting visitors from all over the world. One of its most popular events is the Carnival, which is a lively and colorful celebration that features dancing, music and elaborate costumes; visitors can watch from the sidelines or actively participate in the parade. Sports fans can also enjoy the Sal Island Marathon, which is held in November each year; the event attracts runners from all over the world and winds through some of the most scenic areas on the island, including the salt flats and the coastline, with miles and miles of golden sand.
The Lagoon, situated on the Island of Sal Cape Verde, offers within its vast and breathtaking development three luxury beachfront resorts and spas. These resorts include Melia Dunas Beach Resort and Spa, Melia Llana Beach Resort and Spa (adult only), and Tortuga Beach Resort –all with a fabulous array of amenities to offer on the beachfront-built location.
Guests can book to stay by visiting The Lagoon website, where they can find details of all the resorts’ facilities and the amazing room type options on offer to suit all budgets and ages.
Guests of The Lagoon are given the option to elevate their stay by opting to upgrade to the VIP package that can be purchased at the time of booking. The VIP upgrade grants guests access to a variety of amenities and services at the 26 bars, 23 restaurant,s and luxurious spas across all three resorts. In addition, benefits of upgrading to VIP include room upgrade offers, a free mini bar and access to onsite medical facilities, costing as little as €45 per person per day if booked directly via The Lagoon website.
With The Lagoon’s close and valued partnership with EasyJet airlines, traveling to The Lagoon could not be easier, and flights can be booked to Sal by following the EasyJet link on The Lagoon website. Direct flights to The Lagoon on Sal Island can also be booked via Tap airlines and Tui airlines.
The Lagoon offers the perfect base from which to celebrate Municipal Day, which honors the founding of several local towns, with festivities spreading across the islands. The Santa Maria Festival of Music is the main event, where a string of soloists and local bands take over the sands of Santa Maria Beach. The event features live music, dance and entertainment.
Bikini Beach is The Lagoon’s purpose-built beach club on the island of Sal, offering 360-degree views of the ocean. This iconic and one-of-a-kind venue is open all year round and has hosted many DJ and artist performances from the UK, Europe and USA, including Tiny Tempah, Jason Derulo, Kelis, Basement Jaxx, and Roger Sanchez. Offering a full program of events and entertainment, such as the famous Friday night White Party and the legendary Sunday Brunch at Bikini Beach, this is a place visitors won’t want to miss. Here, guests can enjoy fine dining and live entertainment, as well as the venue’s incredible views.
Bar Marley is The Lagoon’s very own chill-out Reggae beachfront bar, offering a selection of Jamaican cuisine, cocktails, and live music. The venue hosts the popular and well-enjoyed One Love Day; it’s the ultimate weekend vibe, with live music all day including performances from DJ Non-Stop and Cape Verdean singer, songwriter, and rapper Don Pablo.
Established by Rob Jarrett in 2007, The Resort Group PLC was launched with the mission of making the most of Cape Verde’s outstanding natural beauty. Having secured an agreement to manage Meliã Hotels International’s resorts on Sal, The Resort Group has climbed to new heights over the course of the last decade, transforming Cape Verde’s tourism industry and establishing itself as an award-winning developer and the largest private investor in the history of Cape Verde.
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