CapeVerde

Cape Verde or Cabo Verde is an island country in the central Atlantic Ocean.

The ten volcanic islands in its archipelago have a combined land area of about 4,033 square kilometres (1,557 sq mi).

The capital is Praia, on the southern coast of Santiago island

Language

Cape Verde's official language is Portuguese.

Beach Options?

Lots of beach options on the island...

• The beach of Calhau (Monte Verde in the background), on the island of São Vicente

• Beach east of Curral Velho and more on the island of Boa Vista

• Ponta Preta Beach on the island of sal which has Aeroporto Internacional Amílcar Cabral

Getting There

You can travel between islands on plane or ferry.

International airports:

• Amílcar Cabral International Airport, Sal Island

• Nelson Mandela International Airport, Santiago Island

• Aristides Pereira International Airport, Boa Vista Island

• Cesária Évora Airport, São Vicente Island

• João dos Santos Airport, CPV

Bigger Cities

• Praia – the capital, on Santiago Island

• Mindelo – port city on São Vicente, probably the country's liveliest

• Cidade Velha (Ribeira Grande) – A historic town on Santiago

• Espargos is the capital of Sal where the airport is and Santa Maria is the main tourist area at the south of the island

• Assomada is the seat of municipality of Santa Catarina on Santiago

• Santa Maria - former administrative capital and the most populous city on Sal

• Sao Filipe - historic town on Fogo

Visa

Can be purchased on arrival or in advance if there is an embassy in your country.

External Links

• Cape Verde on Wikipedia