Cape Verde

Welcome to Cape Verde

Jutting up from the Atlantic, some 500 km west of Senegal, this stunning island chain has a captivating blend of mountains, beaches and peaceful seaside villages. On Santo Antão, craggy peaks hide piercing green valleys of flowers and sugar cane, ideal for epic hikes. São Vicente is home to the cultural capital of the islands, Mindelo, which throbs with bars and music clubs. On Sal and Maio, undulating windswept dunes merge with indigo-blue seas on unspoilt beaches of powdery white sand. Meanwhile, far-flung Fogo and Brava in the southwest offer their own enchantments, from surreal volcanic landscapes, to sparkling bays framed by towering peaks. Throw in the constant beat of music that Cape Verde is famed for and the renowned morabeza (Creole for hospitality) of its people and you’ll see why many have come – and never left.

Highlights

Windsurf the white waves of the Atlantic, some of the best in the world for water sports
Go island hopping between the four major destinations: Sal, Sao Vicente, Cidade Velha and Praia
Scale the 2,829 meter Mount Fogo, the country’s highest point and only active volcano
Hike through the dramatic canyons and valleys on Santo Antao
Watch devoted musicians playing traditional Cabo Verdean music in one of the numerous venues around the country
Celebrate Mardi Gras alongside the locals, while indulging in traditional culinary and alcoholic delicacies