Is Cape Verde better than Caribbean?
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.
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.
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.
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 hotter than the Canary Islands?
In Cape Verde temperatures – partly due to the closer location near the equator – are slightly higher than on the Canary Islands. The weather varies depending on the height and the location of the various islands. On the flat islands (Sal, Boavista, Maio or Fuerteventura, Lanzarote) it is generally warmer.
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 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.
What to avoid in Cape Verde?
Keep sight of your belongings at all times. Leave valuables in a hotel safe if possible and do not carry large amounts of cash. Avoid unlit areas after dark. Petty crimes e.g. pick-pocketing or handbag snatching can occur, including on beaches.
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.
Is Cape Verde a good winter destination?
In the winter of for example West-Europe it is summer in Cape Verde. This means a lot of sunshine, almost no rainfall and a lovely sea temperature. It is not for nothing that the Cape Verde Islands are in the top five winter sun destinations.