Do you get hassled in Cape Verde?


Do you get hassled in Cape Verde? The people of Cape Verde are generally friendly and welcoming – and you won't experience the same type of aggressive hassling as you do as a white person in continental Black African countries such as Senegal.


Where is hotter Egypt or Cape Verde?

We found Cape Verde to be hotter than Egypt although the wind in Cape Verde made it a more bearable heat.


Is Cape Verde hotter than Canaries?

Since the islands sit further south than the Canary Islands, temperatures are even hotter. Yet, just like all islands, there is a rainy season and for Cape Verde, this is in April. If wall-to-wall sunshine is what you are after, then the best time to visit the islands is between June and November.


What is the best month to visit Cape Verde?

The best time to visit Cape Verde is between November and June, during the dry season when the weather is warm and sunny. Cape Verde has a very dry tropical climate with low rainfall and lots of sunshine year round.


Is it cheap in Cape Verde?

Cape Verde is a relatively cheap holiday destination where you get a lot for your money. Definitely on the islands where a limited number of tourists are coming. The average price level in Cape Verde is for example significantly higher than in West-Europe.


Is Cape Verde like the Canary Islands?

Cape Verde and the Canary Islands are difficult to compare. Both archipelagos have their own atmosphere and culture. Quite similar are the climate and the beautiful beaches. Cape Verde is approximately 700 kilometers more to the south than the Canary Islands and is closer to the equator.


Can you walk around Cape Verde?

The paths on the islands are not waymarked and finding your way independently can be difficult, which is why we only recommend certain self-guided routes. The most spectacular of them all is the coastal walk from Cruzinha to Ponta do Sol on Santo Antão.