Visit Cape Verde
Choose your island carefully in Cape Verde: Sal and Boa Vista favour beaches and watersports, Santiago carries the capital and layered settlement history, São Vicente revolves around Mindelo, while volcanic Fogo asks for stronger legs and different logistics. The Atlantic archipelago is dry, windy and connected by a mixture of domestic flights and ferries. Sea conditions can disrupt travel, strong currents make some beaches unsafe for swimming, and sandstorms between December and February can affect flights. A little Portuguese helps, while Cape Verdean Creole shapes everyday conversation. Build the itinerary around no more islands than the transport can support, complete current entry formalities and leave a buffer before the international flight home. Swim only where local conditions permit and use a guide for volcanic routes. Add this to your list and discover how ten islands produce far more than one version of Cape Verde.