Het idyllische vakantieverblijf van Kaapverdië bestaat uit negen bewoonde eilanden, één onbewoond eiland en acht eilandjes, en biedt een smorgasbord van attracties om zelfs de meest gearceerde reizigers te prikkelen. De eilanden zijn gezegend met prachtige stranden omzoomd door azuurblauwe wateren en weelderige bergachtige gebieden die volop mogelijkheden bieden voor avontuurlijke buitenactiviteiten, waaronder onder andere: wildvissen, kitesurfen, jetskiën, canyoning en wandelen. Cultuurliefhebbers worden ook goed verzorgd met tal van interessante kunst, muziek, koloniale architectuur, levendige markten en heerlijke lokale gerechten in de bruisende culturele hoofdstad Mindelo. Van het UNESCO werelderfgoed van het oude fort van Santiago tot de uitgestrekte afgelegen stranden en uitzonderlijke duiklocaties van Boa Vista, deze gevarieerde archipel heeft echt iets om elke bezoeker tevreden te stellen.
Set on the southern coast of Santiago Island, the bustling city of Praia is the capital of the Cape Verde Islands. As the economic, political, and cultural centre of Cape Verde, Praia offers a marvellous combination of heritage, beaches and community activities. Historic buildings worth seeing include the colonial town hall, the classicist cathedral, the grand Presidential Palace, and the old city wall, complete with cannons. The town's fascinating museums include the Sala-Museu Amilcar Cabral, which celebrates the freedom fighter Amilcar Cabral, and the Museu Etnografico de Praia, containing traditional Cabo Verdean artefacts. For those looking to sunbathe, swim and relax, Quebra Canela Beach offers large stretches of white sand beaches and inviting water, fringed by some delightful bars and restaurants. Prainha Beach is clean and close to the city centre. With a distinctly African character, one of the town's main attractions is its excellent market, selling fresh produce and other goods.
Sao Filipe is Fogo Island’s capital city, set on its west coast. The charming town still exhibits remnants of its colonial past. Here, amongst cobbled streets and brightly painted squares, visitors will find many fine examples of the ‘Sobrado’ architecture brought to the island by the Portuguese. A number of scenic black sandy beaches such as Ponta da Salina and Porto de Vale de Cavaleiros are easily accessible from the town. Those with a taste for coffee, art and culture should head to the Dja'r Fogo Gallery to taste the artisanal coffee made on the family-run plantation here since 1874 and enjoy the centre’s exhibits and guided trips. Visitors can also find out more about what life was like on the island in the last 200 years at the Casa da Memoria.
Set on the southern tip of Sal Island, Cape Verde, Santa Maria is the tourist mecca of the archipelago, filled with idyllic, palm-fringed beaches, live music bars, historic squares filled with cafes an restaurants, and an impressive array of luxury resorts and hotels. The long, golden stretches of sand are the area’s prime attraction, with crystalline, blue waters perfect for swimming. Try your hand at kitesurfing, or watch the sunset while walking across the beach on horseback. Nature lovers will delight in the Viveiro Botanical Garden, while history enthusiasts will enjoy exploring the heritage town’s pastel-coloured buildings, cobbled streets and pretty squares. Santa Maria is renowned for its alluring atmosphere: an intoxicating blend of African and European influences. Make sure to spend a weekend night soaking up the local ‘morna’ music with a cocktail in hand along the lively beachfront.
