Excellent year round temperatures in the high twenties and virtually no rain make the islands the ideal getaway whatever the time of year. Their privileged position in the Atlantic means they enjoy fairly constant cooling breezes which keep the atmosphere almost free from humidity.
Glorious sandy beaches, warm seas and a diversity of islands. No two islands are the same. Holiday people should visit more than one to get a true picture of the constant surprises that these islands provide. From dramatic mountainous landscapes to prolific and colourful expanses, one even still ...
The food in Cape Verde will have your taste buds tingling in no time, with an exotic mixture of African, Portuguese and Brazilian cuisine. A continental feast you could say. And if you're a fan of seafood, you're in for a real treat. Not only is it mouth-wateringly delicious - it's extremely reas...
Taxis are readily available in the larger towns and are generally of a good standard. it is always worth checking what the fare will be before setting off. As a guide, a 3 to 4 kilometre journey would be approximately 4 euros. The most inexpensive way of getting around are the ‘aluguers&rsq...
Sal is the most developed of all the Cape Verde Islands in terms of tourism. In the north of the island you will find a salt lake in an extinct volcano crater, an impressive sight. Sal is understandably a popular choice, with the widest range of accommodation and international flights as well as ...
Friendly people, rich history and culture. The people are a mixture of African and European with approximately 70% of the population being of mixed race. The official language of the islands is Portuguese which is used in newspapers and anything that is written. Yet Portuguese is rarely spoken. I...
Fantastic watersports, excellent for walkers of all levels and deep sea blue-water fishing. Many visitors to Cape Verde will find it hard to tear themselves away from the beautiful beaches, a sun worshipper’s paradise. But for those of you who are feeling energetic or prefer to get out and ...
Although much of Cape Verde's nightlife is low-key and often hotel based, the locals lively spirit comes out to play after dark. Their philosophy is 'the more the merrier' so whether you join them shimmying to live music at a bustling bar or sip ponche, firewater laced with honey, at a lively caf...
