Airplane passengers who land on the Cape Verde Islands should - in most cases - pay a security surcharge. This security surcharge in Cape Verde is called the Airport Security Fee (TSA) and covers the costs for border security, prevention and safety. Nowadays, most countries require a security surcharge. For the use of an airport within the European Union, for example, this … [Read more...]
Whales
The waters around the Cape Verde islands are rich in various plants and animals. Cetaceans (whales and dolphins) also occur in this part of the Atlantic Ocean. There are 24 different species of whales and dolphins in the waters around Cape Verde. Common species include: the minke whale (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), pygmy whale (Feresa attenuate), white-lipped dolphin … [Read more...]
Visa free travel for EU citizens to Cape Verde
Since 2019 European citizens extempt from visa for visiting the Cape Verde islands for stays of up to 30 days. Visa free travel to Cape Verde has been extended since 2019 for travelers from 28 EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. With this change, the Cape Verdean government wants to make it easier to visit the Cape Verde islands. For stays longer than … [Read more...]
Pico do Fogo
Pico do Fogo is the volcano on the island of Fogo. Fogo means fire. Not for nothing, because the Fogo volcano is still active. In 2014 was the last eruption. The crater still smokes softly. The volcano runs steeply from the ocean to an altitude of 2,829 meters. The landscape around the crater is unique and dramatic. Old dark lava rivers from the eruptions that occured in the … [Read more...]
Shipwreck MS Cabo Santa Maria
For more than 50 years, the shipwreck MS Cabo Santa Maria has been lying off the coast of Boavista. Today it is an important sight and a symbol for Boavista. The rusting cargo ship lies in front of the enchanting coast, right by the Praia de Atlanta beach. Over the years, the sea has gradually dismantled the ship. The current state of the shipwreck and the location has … [Read more...]
Hostels
Cape Verde has a number of nice hostels in good central locations. We have listed a number of nice hostels that are cheap and also very cozy. These hostels are without a flight to Cape Verde, but you can easily arrange a plane ticket yourself. Ideal! Make a choice below and enjoy a dream vacation on one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Do you want something more … [Read more...]
Safe on journey
Are you planning a holiday or have you already booked? The anticipation can begin. Cape Verde is a safe up to a very safe country. According to Travelriskmap Cape Verde is one of the most safest holiday destinations of the world. It is just listed below Finland and Iceland. Cape Verde is even among the most stable democracies in Africa. This combined with the low level of … [Read more...]
Concentration camp Tarrafal
Tarrafal is known as a coastal town in the north of the island of Santiago. The beautiful beach in the moon-shaped bay and the palm trees are a good place to relax. In the past Tarrafal also had a dark side. Between 1938 and 1974 the concentration camp Chao Bom was situated. A concentration camp that was inspired by the German concentration camps during the government of Adolf … [Read more...]