GLD INDEXGLD COUNTRY SCORE
The national picture for LGBTQ+ travel.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Cabo Verde has a published GLD Country Score of 70/100, in the High range.
Cabo Verde combines a relatively moderate legal context for the region with an island tourism economy and small population. Sal and Boa Vista are resort-led, while Santiago and São Vicente offer more local urban culture; dedicated LGBTQ+ infrastructure remains limited.
PLACES TO STAY
Independent selections with sourced hotel information and LGBTQ+ travel context.
BEYOND THE NATIONAL SCORE
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-29. GLD score dates are shown separately.
Inter-island flights and ferries can be disrupted, making tight connections risky. Wind, sea conditions and seasonal flight schedules should shape the route.
Sources: Visit Cabo Verde — official tourism websiteGaylidays currently connects 8 scored cities to the national picture. Mindelo, Praia, Santa Maria are the three highest-scoring cities currently covered. Recorded city scores range from 63/100 in Assomada to 70/100 in Mindelo, a 7-point spread that shows why local context still matters.
Source: GLD country and city scoring records. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.International resorts may regularly host diverse travellers, but permanent community venues and specialist services are scarce. Inclusion should be assessed at provider level rather than inferred from island branding.
Sources: Visit Cabo Verde — official tourism websiteThey can be combined, but transport reliability and limited schedules require buffer time.
Sources: Visit Cabo Verde — official tourism websiteNo. International hospitality is visible while dedicated community infrastructure remains small.
Sources: Visit Cabo Verde — official tourism websiteHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
The country score combines legal rights, social acceptance, rule of law and travel comfort. City guides add the local perspective to this national foundation.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds national and city-level context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Components have different weights and may be subject to methodology caps; this is not a simple average.
Legal status from ILGA/Equaldex; social score from Equaldex Public Opinion; rule of law from World Bank WGI; travel comfort from GLD editorial review using official tourism, Pride/community evidence and UK travel advice.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 20 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.