How beautiful is Cape Verde?

How beautiful is Cape Verde? Cape Verde is arguably one of the world's most underrated destinations being full of pure, untouched beauty. It is full of stunning tropical beaches, with Santa Monica Beach on Boa Vista Island considered the most stunning beach in the country 18 kilometers (11 miles) long.

Is Cape Verde warmer than Canaries?

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. Partly because of this, the temperature is slightly higher in Cape Verde.

Which is the most attractive Canary Island?

Why is Cape Verde so popular?

Cape Verde is famous for its warm tropical climate, volcanic islands, wonderful musicians, and delicious cuisine. Americans may not have heard much about Cape Verde, but Europeans are much more familiar with the islands as a winter escape.

Where is the nicest place in Cape Verde?

Is Cape Verde a party island?

Enjoy your parties in Cabo Verde Cape Verde is definitely the destination for you. Especially in the islands of Sal, São Vicente and Santiago, and partly also in Boavista, you will find many places for enjoy of Cape Verde nightlife, dance and listen to live music.

Is Cape Verde better than Madeira?

Madeira has a milder climate, which is great for lush green nature. Madeira is not recommended for a beach vacation, but you can still take a swim in the sea. For stunning wide beaches, Cape Verde is the place to be!

Does Cape Verde get a lot of rain?

Cape Verde is a fine example of island life: hot temperatures throughout the year, very little rainfall and enjoyable sea breezes from the Atlantic make this chain of volcanic islands – sometimes called Cabo Verde – a great destination for visitors holidaying at any time of the year.

Is Cape Verde better than Caribbean?

Cape Verde is considered, by many, as an alternative to the Caribbean and offers the same stunning powdery white sand beaches but for cheaper, with shorter flight time (six hours from the UK) and no jet lag as there's only an hour's time difference.

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.

Is Sal or Boa Vista better?

Both islands are very much the same, however I would say Boa Vista a lot less developed. I first visited Sal in 2007 and again in 2016 and it hasn't changed and I'd say will be the same story with both islands in another 10 years. We did island tours on both islands and much more enjoyed Sal on the whole.

Can you swim in the sea in Cape Verde?

Praia da Laginha This picturesque little beach is home to some of the best beach swimming in Cape Verde; the calm, tranquil nature of the sea makes it easy to swim in for even the most precautious of swimmers. Nonetheless, the beach is manned by lifeguards to ensure visitors have complete peace of mind while swimming.