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Introduction
Cape Verde it is a country of the continent African. It is located in the Atlantic Ocean, south of the Canary Islands and off the coast of Senegal. Contrary to its name, it is an archipelago of volcanic origin for the most part. The most important islands are Salt Y Santiago. In the latter is the capital of the country, Praia.
Understand
Cape Verde it is located 500 km off the west coast of Africa. The uninhabited islands were once discovered and colonized by the portuguese In the 15th century, it subsequently became a center for the African slave trade and later an important bunker and ceased to re-supply hunting and transatlantic shipping. Independence was achieved in 1975.
Cape Verdeans speak Portuguese mixed with words of African origin that give rise to Creole or Creole. Its inhabitants are friendly and calm, which makes a stay in the beautiful islands of this archipelago even more pleasant.
Regions
The country is made up of 10 islands: Brava, Boavista, Fogo, Maio, Salt, Santiago, Santa Luzia, Santo Antão, São Nicolau and São VicenteSanto Antão
| Great hike. |
São Vicente
| With the cultural capital of Mindelo. |
Santa Luzia
| Santa Luzia is uninhabited but can be visited as a day trip from São Vicente. |
São Nicolau
Salt
| It has excellent beaches, water sports, and many resorts. But little else. |
Boa vista
| Even more beautiful beaches. |
Maio
Santiago Island
| The first island settled in Cape Verde. It has the current capital, Praia, the original capital, Cidade Velha, and most of the country's population. |
Fogo
| A spectacular volcanic island that last erupted in 2014. Farmers still grow vineyards for wine in the crater and grow coffee on its slopes. |
Brava
| A small and very mountainous island that can be accessed by ferry from Fogo several times a week and is a great place to get away from it all. Faja de Agua is a spectacular remote bay and town from where American whaling ships collected supplies and crews, and many of the Bravas are now in Boston, USA. |
Cities
There are 24 cities in Cape Verde.
- Praia - the capital, on the island of Santiago
- Mindelo - São Vicente port city, probably the liveliest in the country
- Cidade Velha (Ribeira Grande) - A historic city in Santiago
- Asparagus It is the capital of Sal where the airport is located and Santa María is the main tourist area in the south of the island.
- Assomada is the seat of the municipality of Santa Catarina in Santiago
- Santa Maria - former administrative capital and the most populated city of Sal
- São Filipe capital of Fogo Island
Other destinations
- Brava, the smallest island, is a paradise for botanists, home to a unique flora that lives in its misty forests.
- Fogo Peak- An active volcano in Fogo that has created a unique landscape that is best explored on foot or on horseback.
Understand
Cape Verde (550,000 inhabitants in 2019) is 500 km off the west coast of Africa. The once uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; they later became a trading center for African slaves and later a major coal and resupply stop for whaling and transatlantic transportation. Independence was achieved in 1975.
Most Cape Verdeans have African and Portuguese ancestors.
The government declared in 2013 that the official name of the country would not be translated into foreign languages and the country is now the Republic of Cape Verde Or simply Cape Verde, though only time will tell if this change will come into common use.
Weather
Cape Verde's climate is temperate, with a hot and dry summer. Precipitation is scarce and is situated between the months of June to February, reaching a maximum in September.
Some islands see almost no rain, they are Sal, Boavista and Maio. The islands with the most rain fall are Santiago, Fogo and Santo Antao.
Holidays
The national holiday is July 5, Independence Day.
To get
Entry requirements
Citizens of Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Hong Kong, Liberia, Macao, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Timor- Leste and Togo do not require a visa to enter Cape Verde. Citizens of the European Union are also visa-free. Everyone else can get a visa upon arrival at a cost of 30 € .
By plane
It has 4 international airports. Amílcar Cabral International Airport (island of Sal) and Nelson Mandela International Airport (island of Santiago), which have a daily connection with Lisbon Airport in Portugal.
Aristides Pereira International Airport is connected with charter flights to many European cities.
Nelson Mandela International Airport in Praia (IATARAI).
The Amílcar Cabral International Airport on the Island of Sal (IATASID) is the main international airport in the country.
Aristides Pereira International Airport in Boa Vista (IATABVC)
Cape Verde has international airports on the islands of Sal, Santiago, Boa Vista and São Vicente. Connections with Europe, Africa and America.
Not all connections are visible to travel booking websites; It is usually worth checking with a travel agent.
Of Europe
There are regular flights from Amsterdam Schiphol, Lisbon (daily), Madrid Barajas, Milan, Munich Airport and Porto operated by TACV.
TAP Portugal flies from Lisbon.
Jetairfly has cheap flights from Brussels to Sal and Boa Vista.
You can fly direct to Santa Maria in Sal from London Gatwick, Glasgow and Manchester Airport on Astraeus and also with Thomson Holidays from Birmingham, Manchester and Gatwick.
Of the Americas
There are regular weekly flights from Boston, Washington DC and Fortaleza (Brazil).
From Africa
West Africa is also served by the regional airline TACV Cabo Verde Airlines.
Boat
There are only expensive and infrequent connections to the mainland by boat. On the other hand, the islands are commonly visited by yachts crossing the Atlantic (see Hitchhiking boats).
Travel
The schedules in Cape Verde should not be taken too seriously; don't be too surprised if that boat leaves before than planned or if that flight is suddenly postponed until tomorrow. This is important to keep in mind if you decide to go island hopping. Due to weather and other conditions, flights may be delayed or canceled. Take your toothbrush with you and add some reserve time to your planning, especially if you need an international connection.
By plane
The TACV Cabo Verde airline has regular flights between most of the islands.
If you can afford to wait until your arrival, domestic tickets are cheaper if purchased in Cape Verde.
If your international flights are booked with TACV, you can purchase a Cabo Verde Air Pass for flights within a 21-day period. Pricing starts at € 110 for two coupons and € 60 for each additional coupon.
TACV flights can be rebooked for $ 2,000 (escudos).
- TACV Cape Verde Islands
- TACV air pass
- TACV (German site)
- Cape Verde Express
Boat
There are ferry services between the islands. Depending on the distance between the islands you go to and from, flying can be much shorter, but also significantly more expensive.
By car
Nice new taxis are available in the main cities and are not metered. The aluguers, which are typically open-back vans with bench seats or 15-passenger Toyota vans, tend to travel between more rural destinations, particularly in Santo Antão.
Talk
The official language is Portuguese, but the most talked about is the Cape Verdean Creole. Almost 91% of the population is able to speak and write the Portuguese language completely and correctly and close to 100% speak and write Cape Verdean Creole completely and correctly. A large majority of young people speak the French (since it occurs in primary education, as in Portugal) It is divided into 9 dialects that are spoken in various parts of the country. Even though that him Cape Verdean Creole is understandable to an expert Portuguese speaker, almost everyone can also talk Portuguese as a second language. A considerable number of Cape Verdeans also speak English; Basically Cape Verdean Creole is your first choice, second Portuguese, third English.
It is a good idea to know some Cape Verdean Creole or at least Portuguese, as although urban youth are often quite fluent in English, this does not apply to older and rural people, and even those who can speak English will greatly appreciate any attempt. do to speak Cape Verdean Creole or Portuguese.
To buy
Money
| Cape Verdean Escudo Exchange Rates As of January 2020:
Exchange rates fluctuate. Current rates for these and other currencies are available at XE.com |
The official currency of Cape Verde is the shield , denoted by the symbol "" (a encryption , a symbol similar to the dollar sign, but with two vertical strokes instead of one) after the amount. Your ISO code is CVE. The currency is fixed against the euro at $ 110 per euro.
On the tourist islands of Sal and Boa Vista, euros are generally accepted, although you may receive change in escudos.
You can exchange money from the main currencies at the international airports of Sal and Praia. Bank branches in the larger cities will also exchange money. Larger cities also have ATMs that accept Visa, MasterCard, and Maestro.
High-end hotels will accept credit cards. Other hotels will wait for cash, although many mid-range hotels will accept euros at a reasonable exchange rate (slightly worse than banks). For everything else, expect to pay in escudos.
Costs
Since most goods are imported, the cost of living is moderate to high. In the island resorts of Boa Vista and Sal, the cost of living can often be compared to its Caribbean counterparts. The island of Santiago is reasonably the least expensive.
To eat
Cape Verde has great fresh seafood. Tuna is common, as is Wahoo - a white-fleshed fish with a similar texture.
- Lagostada - a plate of lobster
- Cachupa - National dish made with corn and potatoes. Fish or chicken is commonly added for flavor.
- Tosta Mista - toasted common ham and cheese.
European food is common on all the islands. Italian food is especially popular in Sal. Vegetarians can order omelets or salads.
Drink and go out
Local beer is a lager that is drunk cold, its name is STRELA, but you can find international beers and other drinks, including some from Portugal
Sleep
There are many hotels and guest houses throughout the archipelago. Although the largest hotels are based on the islands of Sal (Riu Funana and Garopa hotels - 1000 rooms combined) and Boa Vista (Riu Touareg - 881 rooms).
Learn
There are 10 universities, including institutes in the country. The largest universities are: Jean Piaget University of Cape Verde and University of Cape Verde.
Work
Cape Verde's economy is primarily service-based, that is, the majority of Cape Verdeans work in industries, hospitals, transportation, and tourism-related activities.
Security
The Cape Verdean town is quiet by nature, so there is no danger of walking through its streets. You just have to be careful in the capital, Praia, that when night falls it is not recommended to walk down the street, it is recommended to go by taxi because its rates are very affordable, costing 200 escudos (approximately 2 euros)
Crime rates are relatively low. The emergency number is 132.
Health
The UK health authorities have classified Cape Verde as a country with risk of transmission of the virus of the Zika. Sporadic cases of malaria in the capital city, Praia (Santiago Island). (February 2018)
Respect
The people are friendly and familiar: they will try to sell you something, if you refuse, they make up stories about the difficulties of their families. It is good to buy something, but it is important to negotiate.
Keep in touch
The phone system is effective and improving. There is mobile phone coverage in all cities and in most towns. Check with your provider about roaming costs.
The country also has an Internet service provider.
Surroundings
external links
Wikipedia has an article on Cape Verde.w: Cape Verde
Wikimedia Commons houses multimedia content about Cape VerdeCommons.
