For people living in colder climates: No, there is no such thing, that we could call “bad weather” in Cape Verde! There can be some cloudy days. But it is always a good day to swim! It depends a bit on the island, though, how much summery vibe you get during “winter.” Sal and Boa Vista are perfect summer islands all year round. Sao Vicente has...
You are searching for an easily accessible and fast winter escape? When you are traveling from Europe, Cape Verde is reachable within a 5-7 hour direct flight. From wearing snow boots to swimming in clear blue, warm saltwater… If you are from the U.S. or South America, Cape Verde is the nearest location to get a glimpse of Africa. So is it worth visiting Cape...
If you are a coffee lover and visit Cape Verde, you might have noticed you will get fantastic java nearly everywhere! As Westerners, we usually walk miles to get to our favorite coffee bar, however, in Cape Verde, this problem is non-existent: They use and sell their organic small-island-grown volcanic coffee everywhere: Coffee from Fogo is known for its unique...
Maio is known for its beautiful white-sand beaches, clear turquoise waters, and unspoiled natural beauty. The island is also home to a number of small villages and towns, including the main town of Vila do Maio, which is located on the eastern coast of the island. Visitors to the island can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including swimming, snorkeling, fishing...
The tap water quality in Cape Verde can vary depending on the location and the infrastructure of the local water supply system. However, the tap water quality is exceptionally high and safe, due to the desalination infrastructure, plus the fortunate circumstances that the islands are small – and thus manageable in terms of water distribution. Disclaimer: This...
Cape Verde is known for its unique blend of African and Portuguese culture, as well as its beautiful beaches, lively music scene, and colorful colonial architecture: Beaches: Cape Verde is home to some of the world’s most stunning beaches, with crystal-clear waters and soft white sand. Popular beaches include Santa Maria on Sal Island, Praia de Chaves on Boa...
Santo Antão is one of the ten volcanic islands that make up the Republic of Cabo Verde, located off the coast of West Africa. Getting there can be tricky: you need to reach the island of São Vicente first, where you take the boat to Santo Antão (read here how to get to the island). Santo Antão is the westernmost island in the archipelago and is the second-largest...
Cape Verde, is an island nation located off the coast of West Africa with a dark history and an extreme role in slavery: the islands were used by Europeans as the key point of slave trading between Africa and the Americas. This intense past marked by slavery also has profound consequences on the culture and psychology of the nation until today… But let’s...
It often feels mythical and very special to be in Africa, but sometimes it feels good to meet and exchange with other travelers, when you are in a non-touristic town like Mindelo on the island os São Vicente. Only when I started visiting Mindelo, have I realized how huge our westerner coffee shop and restaurant culture really is – and that this is not so common...
Santo Antão is the green oasis of Cape Verde and visitors of the island are often stunned by the beauty, feeling like the entered a new world. However traveling there is not the easiest, but we can do this! Once you are in São Vicente (which has an international Airport) taking the ferry to Santo Antão is not a big deal anymore, but a small adventure. On the Sea...