Cape Verde Travel Guide | The Cape Verde Experience

CAPE VERDE ISLANDS

Sal

With golden sandy beaches sinking into azure waters, Sal is best described as a beach lover's paradise. It's also the archipelago's most popular island for holiday-makers. Read more.

Boa Vista

Home to some of the most dazzling beaches on the archipelago covering a staggering 55km, it's ideal for those in search of total relaxation. Read more.

Santiago

The largest island in the archipelago and home to Praia, Cape Verde's capital, Santiago is an island rich in culture and eclectic history. Read more.

Fogo

Famed for its dramatic volcanic scenes, a visit to Fogo is highly recommended. It's striking volcano, standing at 2829m, dominates the landscape and promises adventure. Read more.

São Vicente

São Vicente's capital, Mindelo, is a vibrant musical town, where you can soak up the very best of Cape Verdean culture. It's also home to the destination's most famous Carnival. Read more.

Other islands

From rugged green mountains to stunning floral landscapes and deserted beaches, there's so much more to Cape Verde than meets the eye. Discover the other islands.

CAPE VERDE MAP

GUIDE TO THE CAPE VERDE ISLANDS

The Cape Verde islands are a place of great contrasts, with each of the 10 islands offering a different experience. Find out more about each of these unique and rewarding destinations alongside culture and useful information, helping you to discover the variety of holiday experiences you could soon be enjoying...

History & Language

There are sites around the islands, such as Cidade Velha or Ribeira Grande as it was then named, that reflect a fascinating history dating back to the Islands discovery in 1456.

Weather

Cape Verde's climate is pleasantly tropical with year round average temperatures between 26° and 30° C.

Food & Drink

You will generally find a good selection of restaurants in the main towns offering different choices of cuisine including local Creole and Portuguese specialities.

Festivals & Events

Festivals are an important pastime for the Cape Verdeans with the biggest celebrations taking place on the island of Sao Vicente.

Economy

Cape Verde is classed as a poor country however, the quality of life ranks highest in the United Nations index of West Africa.

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