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Mindelo

If you want to enjoy a nice bustling atmosphere, you should definitely visit the city of Mindelo. The city is the colorful capital of the island of Sao Vicente. Its musical and architectural heritage has established Mindelo's reputation as the cultural city of Cape Verde. Here you will find nice restaurants, old colonial buildings, nice old streets, lots of live music, … [Read more...]

Traveling with disabilities

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...]

5 largest cities in Cape Verde

The population of Cape Verde only counts about 600,000 inhabitants and is one of the smaller countries in the world. The majority of the population lives on the island of Santiago, followed by the island of São Vicente. The inhabitants are very diverse and have influences from African, European, and Portuguese cultures. Ranked by population, the largest cities in Cape Verde … [Read more...]

Place names and inhabitants Cape Verde

With less than 600,000 (2023) inhabitants, Cape Verde is one of the smaller countries in the world in terms of population. The most populous island is Santiago. The capital Praia (cidade Da Praia) is also located on Santiago, which is by far the largest city in Cape Verde. More than 130,000 people live there. Cape Verde also has a number of other larger cities such as Mindelo … [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

agostinho neto ponta do sol

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...]

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