Cape Verde is a renowned destination for its warm hospitality to all travelers. If you are planning to visit Sal, Boavista, Sao Vicente or one of the other beautiful islands of Cape Verde we have compiled some valuable information and resources to make travelling to Cape Verde as smooth as possible. Transportation When traveling to Cape Verde, it is essential to consider … [Read more...]
Cape Verde or Madeira as a holiday destination?
Cape Verde or Madeira? Which archipelago is most suitable for your holiday? Both destinations are part of Macaronesia, a geographical area of various islands in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. There is much to experience on these beautiful island groups. There are certain similarities between certain islands of both archipelagos, but also some important differences. In this … [Read more...]
LBGTQ+ friendly holiday destination
Cape Verde is a tolerant country and also a friendly holiday destination for LGBTQ+ individuals. The island of São Vicente, particularly the city of Mindelo, is considered a gay-friendly destination. According to a 2020 survey by Afrobarometer, Cape Verde was rated as the most LGBTQ+ friendly country in Africa. The majority of respondents in this opinion poll expressed … [Read more...]
Golf in Cape Verde
Golf players can also enjoy the Cape Verde Islands. Cape Verde has two golf courses. An 9-hole course on the island of Sal and an 18-hole golf course on Sao Vicente. With lovely sunshine and views of the Atlantic Ocean, golfing in Cape Verde is an ideal activity for relaxing. And the present wind makes the gameeven more challenging. Viveiro Golf & Country Club The … [Read more...]
Abandoned airports in Cape Verde
Santo Antao, Agostinho Neto Airport The island of Santo Antao has no longer an airport and until now can only be reached by ferry. From the island of Sao Vicente you are within an hour by boat on Santo Antao. In the past there was the airport Agostinho Neto Airport (GVA), only it was closed in the 90's for security reasons. The airport was located on the northernmost part … [Read more...]
UNESCO biosphere reserve at Fogo and Maio
The islands of Fogo and Maio were designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO at the end of 2020. A biosphere reserve is an area that has a unique ecosystem in which biodiversity and local rights are protected. It is the first biosphere reserve in the Cape Verde Islands. Cape Verde is even part of a group of restricted countries with two biospheres. The biosphere reserves on … [Read more...]
Macaronesia
Macaronesia is a geographic area of islands in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean at the west and northwest of Portugal and Spain. Macaronesia means "Blessed Islands, the word comes from the Greek. Macaronesia consists of the island groups of the Azores (Portugal), Madeira (Portugal), Canary Islands (Spain) and the country of Cape Verde. Despite the distance between the islands, … [Read more...]
Boavista Ultra Trail Marathon
For the runners who like a challenge, there is the Boavista Ultra Trail. This trail marathon on the island of Boavista is an unforgettable experience and takes you along beautiful unspoilt nature. Dirt roads turn into desert dunes. And in the Viana desert, chances are that you will pass green oases. You can do the trail marathon without help. The event takes place annually and … [Read more...]