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Places to visit Cape Verde+

  • Cape Verde

  • Ile de Sao Vicente

    This island is very much like the Island of Sal, with its contrasted landscapes as you make your way inland. Upon arrival, there is a desert of ochre-coloured mountains that never fails to enthrall visitors

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  • Island of Boa Vista

    The third largest island, Boavista is named the "island of dunes". Many sandy beaches dot the area along the island and no trace of pollution isvisible. The impressively flat topography and the many dunes

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  • Island of Fogo

    Fogo was once called Sao Filipe. But the name, Fogo (fire) is more fitting due to its volcanic peak. The island covers an area of 14 miles from east to west and 16 miles from north to south. The pico,

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  • Island of Santiago

    Santiago is the most African island of Cape Verde, but also the largest and most populated. In 1460, the Portuguese settled on the island with their African slaves, giving the miscegenation (mixed race)

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  • Island of Santo Antão

    Santo Antão is one of the most beautiful islands in the archipelago. Imposing mountains and green valleys compose the very steep terrain of this island. The three highest peaks culminating at over 5900

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  • Sal Island

    Due to its international airport, Sal is the most well-known of the Cape Verdean islands. People rarely travel to Sal for its landscape; its flat terrain is arid and dry. The highest point of the island

    Explore Sal Island

In brief+

Weekly budget
£1000
Flight budget
£700
Flight duration
6h 
Time difference
Summer/Winter
Visa
Yes
Vaccinations
No
Currency
Escudo du Cap-Vert
Language(s)
Portuguese

Overview

Cape Verde

Well known thanks to the singer Cesaria Evora, Cape Verde is an archipelago of 10 islands off the Senegalese coast. Still a young republic, this old Portuguese colony obtained independence in 1975. Bathed in sunshine, Cape Verde has remained authentic in its music, and 'joie de vivre' which define the quality of the "Cape Verdean way" of life. Although each island has its own distinctive features, travellers will not be disappointed by the country's beaches which are all bordered with turquoise waters, and adorned with volcanic scenery and shingly, arid areas. The island of Sal is the most appreciated due to the superb beach of Santa Maria, one of the best surfing destinations in the world. Geology, hiking anddiving enthusiasts will also be more than content with what Cape Verde has to offer!

pros

  •  Not yet a tourist honey-pot, Cape Verde remains wild and completely authentic.
  •  The renowned kindness of the Cape Verdeans.
  •  An ever-present musical culture represented by artists such as Cesaria Evora.

cons

  •  For those of you looking for lots of entertainment and facilities, Cape Verde is not for you. As tourism is in its not yet widely spread, the country's infrastructure is still being developed.
  •  Internal flights are often overbooked and timetables uncertain. Do not be surprised if it takes longer to get to the next island than expected.
  •  Credit card payment is not a given everywhere in Cape Verde so do have some cash handy.

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Our Editorial team's advice

It would be a shame to spend too long a time in the seaside hotels of Sal at the expense of the other islands. An ideal itinerary for a fortnight would be: a few days' relaxation on Sal, followed by a stroll along the beach-island of Boa Vista, before heading to Santiago "the African", Fogo "the volcanic", Santo Antao "the green", and finally Mindelo in Sao Vicente for its lively atmosphere.
On Sal, hire a quad for an adventure trip in the dunes.
Be patient when out in Cape Verde as the locals can seem very relaxed about everything. Never forget that the country is slowly opening up to tourism and that there is no "tourist culture" yet.
Do not miss the Mindelo carnival, one of the major events of the year.

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