A trip to Cape Verde must have crossed your mind in recent times as almost everyone is now traveling to Cape Verde. It is slowly becoming the next Paris or Dubai for travel enthusiasts and a dream trip is almost incomplete without a trip to Cape Verde. However, we would always advise that you have some knowledge of the country you want to visit before embarking on the journey.
This post will address some basic information about Cape Verde and we will share a dream itinerary with you for your next trip to Cape Verde.
About Cape Verde
Cape Verde also known as Cabo Verde is an African country and one of the most developed democratic countries in Africa. It was discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century and prior to that, it was an uninhabited Island. Today, it is one of the most visited travel destinations for travel enthusiasts.
Cape Verde has about 15 islands, of which 9 are inhabited. Inclusive of these are Sal and Boa Vista which offer the most developed touristic infrastructure, with airports, roads, hotels, and tour companies.
Language
While Portuguese remain the official language, Crioulo, one of the oldest of the Portuguese creole languages, and is by far the most widely spoken. Creole is a mixture of Portuguese, English, African languages, and French. And on the bigger islands like Sal and Santiago, you’ll find a lot of local people that can speak proper English. And the staff in most of the hotels are multilingual so you do not have to worry about communication.
Flight
There is a direct flight from Lagos on Cabo Verde Airline which is the National Carrier. You can chat with us here to confirm flight prices as it is dependent on your travel dates.
The Cape Verde People
Not only is Cape Verde safe for tourists, the people are quite friendly and nice. According to CNN, the Creole term Morabeza means “hospitality” or “kindness” toward strangers, a reference to the fact that Cape Verde islanders go out of their way to smile, greet you in the street and make visitors feel welcome.
Weather
February is the coolest month, with temperatures in the low 70s F. August and September are the hottest and wettest months, with temperatures in the low 80s F. The best time to visit Cape Verde is between November and June, at this time of year, you can make the most of the white-sand beaches the island is known for. The temperatures sit around the mid-to-high twenties, and there’s hardly any rain. While between July and October, you should expect more rains.
Currency
The official currency in Cape Verde is Cape Verdean escudo and 1CVE equals NGN3.56 and $0.0098 respectively. You can travel with USD and change it once you arrive at Cape Verde.
Planning a Trip to Cape Verde? Steal These Itinerary
A Quad Tour on Viana Desert
Deserto Viana is a long stretch of white sand and quite synonymous to the Safari Desert in UAE. The Viana desert was formed by Sahara sand that was blown across the Atlantic Ocean by the steady wind and it’s such an impressive sight to behold. Depending on the time you go, you may be opportune to watch the sunset.
Praia de Santa Mónica, Santa Monica
This is one of the top 5 most beautiful beach in the world and one of the places you should see while on a trip to Cape Verde. It is a long stretch of untouched beach.
Go Snorkeling at Boa Vista
The water at Boa Visa is so crystal clear and beautiful. It is advisable to choose a very calm day for a snorkeling trip so you can get to enjoy it.
Visit and Enjoy the Beauty of Sal
Most of the activities mention above are in Boa Vista and for more experience during a trip to Cape Verde, you definitely should go to Sal. Ilha do Sal is about a 10 minutes flight time from Boa. While the landscapes are quite similar, there are a few peculiarities to Sal. While you are there, be sure to explore:
- Salinas de Pedra de Lume: A saline with pink lake with an extinct volcano filled with salty seawater. The salinity is as high as in the Dead Sea, so even if you cannot swim, you can float elegantly on its surface.
- Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra: Any nature lover traveling to Cape Verde should definitely visit the Botanical garden zoo. This affords you a glimpse of over 100 types of ornamental island plants as well as a petting zoo which houses donkeys, goats, peacocks, and ducks.
- Go Fishing: If you’ve always wanted to explore a new past time like fishing, while on a trip to Cape Verde can make this dream come true. There are readily available boats with guides to take you on a fishing trip.
In addition, if you are into hiking, mountains and volcanoes while traveling, Santo Antão and Fogo Island are your best options as they are mountainous, quite lush and green.
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Tolulope
Thank you for sharing. Do you advice solo travel to Cape Verde?
admin
Absolutely. Cape Verde is very safe for solo travelers. Or you can join any of our group tours if you prefer to still see familiar faces while traveling.
Thank you for reading.