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...]
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...]
Amílcar Cabral – Father of the nation
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
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
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
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...]