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Amílcar Cabral – Father of the nation

amilcar cabral

If you are in Cape Verde you will most likely see the name Amílcar Cabral passing by somewhere. For example as a street name, the name of a square or the airport of the island of Sal. But who is Amílcar Cabral? In Cape Verde, Amílcar Lopes Cabral (1924 - 1972) is the father of the country. He lives in the hearts of all Cape Verdeans. He is the most famous fighter for Cape … [Read more...]

Estrada a Corda – Santo Antao

estrada corda road

The Estrada a Corda is the road that runs from Porto Novo to the northeast till Ribeira Granda, the administrative capital of Santo Antao. This national road with road number EN1-SA-01 is not just any road. It is the most beautiful route you can take in Cape Verde. The 36 kilometer long road runs through a beautiful landscape and itself consists of about 15 million cobble … [Read more...]

Ponta do Sol

town hall in ponto do sol

Located on a peninsula on Santo Antao is the attractive town of Ponta do Sol (approximately 2100 inhabitants). As the name of the town suggests, the sun shines more than average here than elsewhere on the island. Ponta do Sol is located in the far north of Santo Antao and away from the mountains. So more space for the sun.  Ponta do Sol is one of the oldest settlements in … [Read more...]

Buracona – the Blue Eye

Buracona is located on the northwest coast of Sal. It is better known as the Blue Eye. The Blue Eye is a large opening in a cave where, if the sunlight shines at the right point, you can see a beautiful "blue eye". Seawater enters the cave through a natural tunnel. The Blue Eye is the blue water that lights up with the sun. Divers can swim into the sea through the underground … [Read more...]

Cape Verde at 100% sustainable energy by 2030

sustainable energy

Great ambitions for Cape Verde and an example for much of the rest of the world. The Cape Verde islands aim to obtain 100% of its electricity from sustainable sources within a decade (2030). Sustainable energy means a minimal impact on the climate change. In addition, the switch to sustainable energy also means that the country is relieved of the greatest financial burden. … [Read more...]

Volcanoes in Cape Verde

vulcano cape verde

The Cape Verde Islands have a volcanic origin. Millions of years ago, deep under the ocean, the European and African tectonic plates collided. Magmatic activities pushed up volcanoes and created the Macaronesia geographic area: various island groups including the Cape Verde islands. The Cape Verde islands are not of the same age. The islands of Sal and Boavista were formed … [Read more...]

Brinhola – Banana pancakes

brinhola on a plate

Brinholas are part of the Cape Verdean cuisine. These are small banana pancakes. Delicious as breakfast or lunch, for dessert or just as a snack. The banana pancakes are easy to make and are very tasty both hot and cold.🍴Meal: breakfast / lunch⏱Preparation time: 30 minutes Ingredients brinhola (2-3 persons) 2 large or 5 small ripe bananas200 grams of wheat flour500 … [Read more...]

Santa Luzia

santa luzia view of island

Santa Luzia is the smallest island of the Cape Verde archipelago with 35 km2, apart from the by-islands of Raso and Branco. Santa Luzia is one of the 10 islands of Cape Verde islands and is included as a star in the national flag of Cape Verde. Just like the by-islands of Raso and Branco, Santa Luzia is uninhabited. The three islands are on the provisional list of the UNESCO … [Read more...]

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