Cape Verde Islands| Cape Verde Beaches| Cape Verde Hotels |Atlantic Ocean

Cape Verde or Cabo Verde is an island country, formed with 10 volcanic islands in the central Atlantic Ocean. Cape Verde also called as Republic or Cabo Verde. These islands are located 570 km from the coast of West Africa. Cape Verde islands have two groups based on specially.

1. Barlavento Islands / Windward islands: Santo Antao, Sao Vicente, Santa Luzia, Sao Nicolau, Sal, Boa, Vista
2. Sotavento Islands / Leeward: Maio, Santiago, Fogo, Brava.

Santiago Island is the biggest in size and has more population. It is the Cape Verde Capital, Praia.

Cape Verde Islands Formation:

The Cape Verde Islands were created by magma rising through the ocean, which is why they never were part of the African continent. The eastern islands were the first to rise up out of the Atlantic and are therefore the oldest (Sal, Boavista and Maio). The rugged volcanic islands of Cape Verde, off the West African coast, are much more than the glorious beaches enjoyed by tourists. Each island has its own unique character, as Martin Plaut recently discovered.

Popular Destinations In Cape Verde:

• Santa Maria
• Sal Rei
• Mindelo
• Praia
• Boa Vista
• Ilha do Sal
• Santo Antao
• Tarrafal
• Vila do Maio
• Sao Vicente
• Sao Filipe
• Porto Nov

Download The Mobile App: Highly Secured Electronic Diary

Cape Verde Beaches:

Cape Verde has multiple beaches. They are Boa Vista, Sal, Brava, Fogo, Maio, Santa Luzia, Santiago, Santo Antao, Sao Nicolau and Sao Vicente. In Cape Verde most of the beaches are small. Major beaches are discussed below:

1. Sal Beach:

It is the most popular island, which is known for its striking, lunar like landscape. It’s dotted with colorful, cobbled towns like Santa Maria on the southern shores. Here, you’ll find surf shops, traditional restaurants and a pretty square lined with al fresco cafes. The main attraction is that, this Sal coast has eight kilometers long.

2. Boa Vista Beach:

You’ll find plenty more in the way of beaches over on Boa Vista, which translates as “beautiful view”. In fact, the sands here halo the coastline for 55 uninterrupted kilometers and are uniformly the color of sugar. Praia Chave deserves a special mention, thanks to its creamy swathes and shape-shifting dunes. Strewn with waving coconut palms and gently abraded by luminous ocean, these beaches offer the epitome of paradise, and you won’t find better anywhere else on the globe. For something a little more unique, Fogo features beaches of black sand; a nod towards the island’s volcanic heritage, these striking sands were originally lava and are a definite contrast to the pale shades of other Cape Verde shores.

3. Sao Vicente Beach:

Sao Vicente or Son Visent or Son Sent is in Cape Verdean Creole. It is located between the islands of Snato Antao and Santa Luzia.

4. Santa Maria Beach:

Santa Maria is located about 16 km distance from Amilcar Cabral International Airport and 20 km distance from Capital Espargos.

Water Sports In Cape Verde:

The range of water sports available in Cape Verde is endless. The islands boast ideal conditions for kite and wind surfing, and are fast becoming one of the world’s premier destinations for these sports. Other ocean activities in Cape Verde include big game fishing, jet-skiing and sailing. You can also explore under the sea; many of the islands are a veritable diver’s dream, with several tour companies taking boats out to wrecks and reefs. If you prefer to stay dry, there’s always shark or whale-watching on a chartered boat. There are plenty of wrecks and reefs to explore off the coast. Down here you’ll see everything from whales and dolphins to octopus and multi-coloured parrotfish. Big-game fishing is really popular here too.

Volcanic Scenery Of Cape Verde:

Although many of the islands exhibit vastly different landscapes and scenery, they were in fact all created by volcanic activity. The only currently live volcano is Pico do Fogo, on the island of the same name; this 2829m monster last erupted in 1995, and a community of Cape Verdeans actually live inside one of its craters! Santo Antao is another island that bears the beautiful scars of volcanic activity; this striking landscape spans lush valleys and breathtaking ravines – perfect for hiking holidays, particularly in the Paul Valley.

When To Go:

Between October and June, temperatures on the Cape Verde Islands average 26°C and, either side of that, it doesn’t tend to drop below the 19°C mark. Plus, a breeze from the Sahara keeps things comfortable in the hotter months. Rainfall is a real rarity here.

Passports & Visas:

British citizens must have a valid passport to visit Cape Verde. Other National Citizens may also need a visa, which is included in your holiday package unless you’ve only booked a flight or you’re booking within seven days of travelling. You need to apply for your visa at least a week before you  travel, so they can get it ready for your arrival in Cape Verde. If you don’t, you’ll have to pay for a visa when you get there.

Cape Verde Hotels:

• Santiago Hotels
• Ilha do Sal Hotels
• Sao Vicente Hotels
• Praia Hotels
• Mindelo Hotels
• Santa Maria Hotels
• Santo Antao Hotels
• Boa Vista Hotels
• Sal Rei Hotels
• Fogo Hotels
• Tarrafal Hotels
• Ponta Do Sol Hotels
• Brava Hotels
• Porto Novo Hotels
• Sao Nicolau Hotels
• Ribeira Grande Hotels
• Cidade Velha Hotels
• Nova Sintra Hotels
• Espargos Hotels
• Ribeira Brava Hotels 

Cape Verde Transportation Details:

Minibus:

Ranging from comfortable vans to pick-up trucks with narrow wooden benches, minibuses known as colectivos or aluguers provide connections between even relatively small towns on most islands Cabo Verde. They pick up people at unmarked points around town, set off when they're more or less full, and drop passengers off anywhere on the way, on request.

Cape Verde Taxis And Car Rental:

Traveling by taxi is a useful and inexpensive way to explore Cape Verde and most of the larger towns and resorts have cabs waiting. The majority of drivers speak Basic English and the quality of the car is usually of a high standard. Although most are metered, it is worth agreeing on a price before setting off.

Car rental is available, but only worthwhile on the larger islands of Santiago and Boa Vista. A host of local companies is available at the airport and towns include Alucar (+238-2615-801). Gas is relatively cheap and the main roads are well-marked. Small motorbikes and bicycles can also be rented for a fun way to see the sites.

Cape Verde Ferries:

Daily ferry services run between all nine inhabited Cape Verde islands; however, delays are fairly common and routes tend to be irregular during the low season so make sure to check the schedule ahead of time. A few different companies serve the islands, most notably Polar, which connects the towns of Praia, Fogo, Brava and Maio. Some of the trips like from Sao Nicolau to Praia are overnight and only offered twice a week.

Cape Verde Planes:

Local carrier TACV (Transportes Aereos de Cabo Verde, meaning Air transportation of Cape Verde) flies to all inhabited Cape Verde islands aside from Brava. The prices for domestic sea planes tend to be inexpensive if tickets are purchased in Cape Verde.

Cape Verde Airports:

• Aristides Pereira International Airport, located on the island of Boa Vista.
• Esperadinha Airport, located near the hamlet of Esperadinha in the shores of Faja de Agua in, Brava.
• Sao Filipe Airport, located in the island of Fogo.
• Maio Airport, located in the island of Maio.
• Mosteiros Airport, an airfield located near Mosteiros.
• Amilcar Cabral International Airport, It is located two km west-southwest from Espargos onSal Island.
• Nelson Mandela International Airport, an airport located on Santiago Island.
• Agostinho Neto Airport, located next to the town of Ponta do Sol on the northern tip of the island of Santo Antao.
• Preguica Airport, located in the island of Sao Nicolau, about 3 km south of the island capitalRibeira Brava.
• Cesaria Evora Airport, located in the island of Sao Vicente, located nearly 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from the centre of Mindelo.