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...]
Winter sun destination Cape Verde
As the days get shorter in winter and outside it is colder, many people yearn for the fine days of summer. Enjoying the sun, a drink on the terrace and long days with light. The desire for the summer is also greater in the winter because you often have less energy and there is a great need to sleep a lot. Why wait until the summer starts? Make a winter break and get back a lot … [Read more...]
Sandwich hairdressing salon
A ‘hairdressing salon’ is a dish that was invented by a Cape Verdean and is very popular in the Netherlands and Belgium. They call it ‘Kapsalon’ which is the Dutch translation of hairdressing salon. A ‘hair salon’ consists of French fries topped with kebab and light cheese. In addition, salad is added and served with garlic sauce and sambal. Given the ingredients, it is a … [Read more...]
Cape Verde in world’s top 10 ethical destination
The non profit organization Ethical Traveler highlights an annual list of developing countries that are doing the most to promote human rights, support social welfare and preserve their environments. The non profit organization reviews policies and practices and selects a top 10. As so many countries are fighting for tourists, more and more travelers make a point of weak … [Read more...]
Sandstorms Cape Verde
A sandstorm is a genuine natural phenomenon. Due to the Cape Verde geographical location and the trade winds, it is likely to experience this on one of the lower islands. History has proven that the conditions for a sandstorm are most ideal in the months after the New Year (January and February). The intensity and degree how often this occurs varies each year. The sand comes … [Read more...]
Cape Verde in top 10 list best beaches
According to the Lonely Planet travel guide, Cape Verde belongs in the top 10 best travel destinations for beaches and small islands. The judged islands are small, unique, remote and ecologically special places in the world. Lonely Planet is well known in the travel industry. They have sold worldwide for more than 120 million guidebooks in eleven different languages. The top … [Read more...]
