Sao Vicente is an arid island. This Cape Verdean island features hidden beaches, fishing villages and extinct volcanos. The landscape is dominated by Monte Verde which rises to 750 metres, its name ‘Green Mountain’ harks back to earlier times when the climate of the island was more conducive to plant growth. It is home to the archipelago's cultural capital, the city of Mindelo, Cape Verde’s second largest town. Visitors can explore several extinct volcanoes, enjoy excellent windsurfing, play a round of golf on Cape Verde’s only golf course featuring ‘greens’ made of mud, and soak up the traditional Cape Verdean 'morna' music spilling out into the streets from Mindelo's cafes and bars.
Santo Antao is one of the most beautiful islands of the Cape Verde Archipelago, offering visitors breathtaking landscapes. This Cape Verdean island features hidden beaches, cobblestoned roads, fishing villages, and majestic mountains. It is the second largest island with spectacular dramatic landscape characterised by lush green valleys, pine forests, sheer cliffs, rugged mountains and some fascinating flora. One of the main highlights is without a doubt the short yet awe-inspiring hikes through hidden valleys and secret villages along the ancient coast of this magnificently scenic island. It draws hiking enthusiasts from all corners of the globe. Visitors can also make a journey to the summit of Topo de Coroa, the highest point of the island standing at 1979 metres.
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One of Cape Verde’s smallest island’s, Sal, offers picture-perfect beaches lapped by turquoise waters, first-class watersports facilities and an exciting African-European ambience giving it a special charm.This desert island is a dry, mostly flat desert plain known for its younger population, enchanting sights and excellent surfing. Visitors can enjoy a wide selection of attractions and activities including: visiting the charming west coast port of Palmeira, boasting cobblestone streets lined with quaint cafes; or discovering Buracona, a lagoon-filled cave featuring a glowing blue-eye effect formed when the sun hits a certain point. Don’t miss Terra Boa, famous for its mystical mirages where visitors can view the ‘ocean’ shimmer in the middle of the desert. Popular activities include: sunbathing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, swimming, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing.
