The African island where beer is £1.33 a pint and it's 26C in April

boasts plenty of gorgeous beaches and hot climates making it the perfect getaway for sun-seeking UK holidaymakers. 's largest island, Santiago is among the list the long list of places every traveller should visit. Being the first island populated island of the archipelago, the beautiful holiday spot is booming with culture, and rich in history.

Despite all that is has to offer, the island only welcomed 9% of the one million travellers that jetted off to the islands in 2023. However, that just means those who visit are in for a tranquil experience, without crowds.

There are many reasons as to why Santiago should be on UK holidaymakers' bucket list. The island experience warm weather all year round, meaning those wanting to enjoy the sun can do so at any time, but for those who are eager to catch some hot weather as soon as, Santiago boasts an average temperature of up to 26C and there are plenty of beaches to visit and make use of the warm weather.

Across the island, visitors will find diverse kinds of beaches including white sand ones, pebbly coves, and the island's renowned black beaches credited to the island's volanic origins. Ribeira da Preta is one of Santiago's unqiue beaches which is highly recommended by travellers.

One TripAdvisor, a visitor said: "I went to visit this beach the day I arrived on the big island. No more time to take a walk so I went to see the black beach. Beautiful, calm waters, easy access and has a river q finds the beach. It's worth a visit."

If its beaches and sun isn't enough to draw you in, you'll be suprised to know that . In the island's capital city, Praia, a pint will only set you back £1.33.

The island is famed for its lively nightlife, where the bars will often have live music taking place during the nights. Santiago also has plenty of resturants to choose from and a meal at an inexpensive resturant only costs around £4.

For those who would rather explore the island, hiking is a great way to see all of the Santiago's shifting evolving landscapes. From the island's mountains to it's picturesque waterfalls. Santiago has many breath taking sights.

Vistors can even hike to the largest and most spectacular tree in Cape Verde located in Santiago and said to be 800 years old. This destination is clearly one that all travellers need to experience at least once.