On the Cape Verde island of Sao Nicolau lies the Monte Gordo national park. This national park is about 952 hectares and Mount Monte Gordo is part of this. This mountain is an inactive volcano and has a height of more than 1,300 meters. In the national park there is an ecosystem with an exceptional variety and wealth. Besides the beautiful flora and fauna you can also enjoy … [Read more...]

Carbeirinho is one of the most beautiful coastal landscapes of the Cape Verde islands. The limestone cave and rocks are at sea. They are carved by the wind and the sea and resemble an impressive moon landscape. The rocks and cliffs of Carbeirinho have a diverse color palette. Cabeirinho is situated near a bay with a beautiful black shining sandy beach. It is a favorite place … [Read more...]

Monte Cara is an unmistakable icon of Sao Vicente and of Cape Verde. The world-famous Cape Verdean singer Cesária Évora has also dedicated a song to this important mountain for Sao Vicente. In the mountain you can recognize the face of the famous English Admiral Nelson of the former USA President George Washington. That is why the mountain is also known as 'mount Nelson' or as … [Read more...]

Huge white sand dunes. With small oases where you will find acacia bushes, palm trees, coconut and date palms. Nature is pure, just as it should be. That is the Viana desert (Deserto de Viana). The Viana desert is an extension of the famous Sahara desert, but now on an island in the middle of the Atlantic. A beautiful landscape which is worth a visit. The Viana desert is … [Read more...]

The Cape Verde Islands are very well known today for the turtles that can be seen at different beaches. Especially the loggerhead turtle (Caretta Caretta) is very common. An encounter with a prehistoric sea turtle is an unforgettable experience. Which turtle species are there in Cape Verde? What does their life course? Where can you spot turtles? When is the best chance to see … [Read more...]

On the east coast of Sal are the salt mines of Pedra de Lume. In a moon like crater of an old volcano seawater turns into salt. The colors of the salt pans are surrealistic. The white and bright pink salt pans contrast with the snow-white salt mountains and the blue sky. You can also float in the medicinal salt water of the salt pans. For even more relaxation there are also … [Read more...]

Of course it is super convenient to use your phone anywhere. So you can easily find something, check a recommended restaurant or stay easily accessible and in contact with the home front. In Cape Verde they have good wireless internet connections (WiFi). This way you have direct and fast access to the internet. Most restaurants, cafes and hotels offer their customers free … [Read more...]

Fontainhas is a fairytale village in the north of the island of Santo Antao. According to the National Geographic, it belongs to the villages in the world with the most beautiful view. The picturesque village consists of colored houses located on an edge of a deep cliff of hundreds of meters deep. Fontainhas is surrounded by green mountains and has a great sea view. Fontainhas … [Read more...]