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...]
Car rental
Renting a car in Cape Verde is the perfect way to explore and discover the island where you are staying. You have the freedom to go wherever you want. Discover the most beautiful places yourself and determine your own pace. Driving can also be spectacular. For example, you have impressive roads along the coast at Santo Antao. Or you can actually ride offroad on some islands … [Read more...]
Transport Cape Verde
You have many different options on the Cape Verde islands to get from A to B. Transport is well organized. Whether you want to take a taxi, take a minibus or just rent a car. There are many possibilities and also relatively cheap. The most important means of transport in Cape Verde are explained below. Rent a bike Cycling is ideal to explore a part of the island at your … [Read more...]
Curral Velho
Along the southern coast of Boavista lies the ghostly village of Curral Velho. The old fishing village is deserted and you will only find ruins today. Curral Velho is the oldest settlement of Boavista and dates back to the 17th century. You can wander between the dilapidated ruins of the old buildings and then enjoy the nearby beach (praia de Curral Velho). This is a beautiful … [Read more...]
9 handy and beautiful Cape Verdean Creole words
The official language of Cape Verde is Portuguese, but in daily life most Cape Verdeans speak Creole (Crioulo). Creole is the African version of medieval Portuguese. Some words in Creole have no real equivalent in English. If Creole is not your mother tongue, it is difficult to know the true meaning of these often beautiful and expressive words. If you want to experience the … [Read more...]
Travel advice Cape Verde
When you go on vacation, it is important to know what risks there are. You want to travel safely. The current travel advice from the Government helps you with this. On the basis of the current situation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicates whether there is a positive travel advice or a negative travel advice for Cape Verde. This way you can prepare yourself better for … [Read more...]
Praia – the capital of Cape Verde
Praia is the capital of Cape Verde and with 155,000 inhabitants the largest city of the Cape Verde archipelago. The city is located in the south of the island of Santiago and the first inhabitants settled here in the early 17th century. Praia is located on a plateau near the coast and offers a beautiful view over a bay. The city is the commercial center of the Cape Verde … [Read more...]
7 natural wonders Cape Verde
Cape Verde is a country with a very large natural wealth. From breathtaking views, unique flora and fauna, beautiful white and black beaches, secret bays and picturesque villages. Cape Verde is not for nothing one country with 10 different destinations. In order to better protect and preserve the natural heritage, many locations in the Cape Verde Islands have been identified … [Read more...]