The longest and heaviest sailing race in the world passes the Cape Verde Islands in the second leg. In the Volvo Ocean race the sailors will suffer enormous hardships on the way. From performing on the highest level for a long time to extreme weather conditions. Waves of 150 feet (46 meter) and wind speed of 70 knots (130 km/h) are encountered. In the second leg of … [Read more...]
Plane landing on Sal [video]
After a flight of about 6 hours from Amsterdam Schiphol you are in the subtropical Cape Verde. When approaching the airport of Sal, the white sandy beaches of Santa Maria are on your feet. The plane flies around Sal and makes the landing in the northern direction. In the video below you will see the last minutes of the landing. The video is taken from a Transavia Boeing 737 and … [Read more...]
Binter takes over all domestic flights
Binter CV airlines took over the domestic flights between the Cape Verde Islands as per 1st August 2017 Binter is responsible for all domestic flights between the islands. The Cape Verde flagship TACV (from 2019: Cabo Verde Airlines) will abandon the domestic operation and will focus on the international market. Binter CV is a Cape Verde airline and was founded in 2014. It is … [Read more...]
Wanted: stories about Cape Verde
Have you made a nice trip to Cape Verde? Or do you, like us, have a passion for this beautiful archipelago? Read more below! We are looking for you. We regularly visit the Cape Verde Islands, but we would like to give you the opportunity to share your personal travel experience and tips with the readers. Of course this does not have to be only a travelogue. Think also of … [Read more...]
Is Cape Verde expensive?
The price level in Cape Verde is much lower than in most countries. Besides the opportunities offered by the Cape Verde archipelago as a travel destination, the lower price level is a very nice coincidence. Travelers that discover the beauty of this destination will benefit from lower prices of for example accommodation, food & drink, entertainment and transport. You can … [Read more...]
Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Cape Verde
Celebrate Christmas and New Year in Cape Verde? Who would not want so! It is a guarantee for great holidays, a good party and weather. Christmas celebrations on the beach are a common phenomenon on the islands. And a long New Year celebration is in many places rule rather than exception. Celebrating the holidays abroad in general is of course not very different than you do … [Read more...]
Sal from the air
Beautiful beaches, (kite-) surfers in action at sea, the dry landscape, salt pans at Pedra de Lume, undulating sand dunes and the sunset. From the air you get a good look of Sal. With drones (small unmanned aircraft / helicopter) air recordings are made. Below two videos are displayed showing parts of the island from Sal in the air. Will you fly with us? Highlights Sal From … [Read more...]
Cape Verde chosen as trending travel destination
Cape Verde is a destination that continues to rise. The diversity of this sub-tropical archipelago has something to offer for every kind of traveler and is only at a 6 hours distance by plane from Western-Europe. For example you can enjoy white beaches, breathtaking landscapes, cultural highlights and an authentic atmosphere. Research by travelportal Skyscanner shows that … [Read more...]
