Fogo is the volcanic island. On the island you have the active Fogo volcano. This is the highlight of Cape Verde to visit. In the crater the volcano is still smoking from its last eruption. Dark and dried lava flows are still very visible. The volcano is surrounded by beautiful fertile landscapes. From vineyards to coffee plantations. And at the foot of the volcano you can … [Read more...]
Brava
The smallest and perhaps the most tranquil island of Cape Verde. On the undiscovered island and volcanic Brava you will find the most authentic atmosphere of Cape Verde. You are meeting locals because of limited tourist activities. On this greenest island of Cape Verde you can enjoy a lovely hike, enjoy the flora & fauna and get in relax mode. Want to know more about … [Read more...]
Boavista
Idyllic beaches, white sand dunes and small oases. That is the island of Boavista. The Cape Verde island has the ideal conditions for a wonderfully relaxing beach and water sports holiday. Take amazin walks on the endless beaches, dunes and desert oases of Boavista. Or go wind or kite surfing on the azure blue sea. Take a dive to one of the shipwrecks or go see turtles and … [Read more...]
Cape Verde top travel destination
The world- renowned National Geographic has included the Cape Verde islands in the short list of the best travel destinations in 2014. National Geographic gives attention to the beauty, diversity and fragility of our planet. The best travel destinations are high flyers in areas such as authenticity, cultural richness, nature / ecosystems and excellence in travel area. The … [Read more...]
Volcano eruption Fogo
The volcano Pico do Fogo on the island of Fogo has become active on Sunday 23 November 2014 (update: eruption stopped on 7 February 2015). Before the eruption a couple of days of increased seismic activity was observed. The 1,700 people who live in Cha das Caldeiras, an old part of the crater, have been evacuated. This crater is a national park and is a very fertile agriculture … [Read more...]
Places of interest
If you are going to visit Cape Verde you definitely want to know what the main highlights of the archipelago are. With the great beauty and immense diversity it can be a challenge to select the highlights you want to see. Therefore, we have collected and described in short some highlights and attractions of Cape Verde for you. Fogo volcano - Fogo One of the symbols of Cape … [Read more...]
Activities per island
The Cape Verde islands are extreme divers and these differ significantly from one island to another. When booking a holiday you mainly would like to know which islands offers you the best activities. For example, on which island you can find the best beaches? Or which are the best islands to enjoy the beautiful nature? On this page you will find a short description per island … [Read more...]
Location and islands
Cape Verde is a group of sub-tropical and volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean with a beautiful weather all year round. The former Portuguese colony is situated about 460 kilometers off the coast of Senegal (Africa). Fly only 2 more hours to the south from the Canaries and there is the Cape Verde archipelago. For example, it is only a 6 hours flight from Amsterdam or London. … [Read more...]