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Flight to Cape Verde.
You will be picked up on arrival in Mindelo. Depending on the time of arrival, check-in and tour information briefing.
Welcome drink and enjoying the beach.
Free meals
Overnight at hotel on BB
Pick up from hotel after breakfast.
Discovery of Mindelo, a cultural island, of music and workshops and crossings, visit of paintings. Ideal to learn and understand how Cape Verdeans live here and know all the secrets of its history and visit different markets.
Lunch in a local restaurant.
Tasting local products and free time for shopping. Visiting the highest Point of São Vicente (774 m) about sea level and a stop in Baía das Gatas beach for a swimming.
Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner free
Accommodation: Hotel
Wake up early to take the boat to Santo Antão.
From Porto Novo, we will take you to the Cova Crater transformed into fields of maniac potatoes, sweet potatoes and other vegetables and, as the starting point of the famous trek, more than 1200m from the Paul valley, such a wonderful descent to reach cabo de Ribeira, with many coffee plantations (ARABICA) and sugar cane terraces.
Approximately 4h walking /9km Elevation +1200m/-900m Level 1
After this wonderful trek we will have typical food and of course we have to taste the local grogue and the ponche.
Lunch in a local restaurant.
Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner free
Accommodation: Hotel
After breakfast we head to the town of Ponta do Sol, located on the northeast coast of the island, where people live mainly from fishing.
We will climb to Fontainhas where we will find several plantations, arriving later at Selada de Corvo, for a panoramic view of Ponta do Sol and Corvo.
Descending into the valley where there is water sources all year round, then to Formiguinhas, a small town overlooking the sea.
From Formiguinhas, we will arrive in Aranhas, an abandoned town, then we will arrive at Mezcla de Ribeira Seca beach with white and black sand, where we can take a dip to cool off.
There are also caves formed by lava, a good place to have a picnic, then we will pass by Motcho beach to reach the town of Cruzinha. Lunch in a local restaurant
6h walking/14 km Accumulated elevation +1000m Level 2
Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner free
Accommodation: Hotel
Early departure from your hotel on the way to Alto Mira. After a 40-minute walk, we will arrive in Forquinha, where we will have the pleasure of a double panoramic view, on Alto Mira and Ribeira das Patas.
We then descend towards Ribera das Patas, where we can see the daily life of the locals, and their hard day’s work, with the land and also the rudimentary and traditional form of transporting water. A characteristic landscape of, not only for the culture but also for the contrast of the black colors of the volcanic rock, characteristic of this archipelago.
3h30 walking /8km Accumulated elevation +450m/-500m Level 1
Lunch on an ecological farm.
At the end of the afternoon, crossing by boat from Porto Novo to Mindelo
Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner free
Accommodation: Hotel
Breakfast at hotel before leaving to the airport for our flight to Santiago.
You will enjoy a lazy day by the superb Tarrafal beach.
Possibility to rent paddles, kayaks …
You can also do a diving initiation (to be organized on site).
Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner free
Accommodation: Hotel
Transfer to Cidade Velha, where the Portuguese landed in 1460.
Visit of the city, its fortress. The city was called Ribeira Grande (the Great Valley) and was the economic centre of the archipelago. This ancient capital, at the origin of Cape Verdean history, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is protected by the Sao Filipe fortress.
Walk in the “Ribeira des Águas Verde”.
Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner free
Accommodation: Hotel
Breakfast at hotel before leaving to the airport for our flight to Sal.
You will enjoy a lazy day on the beach.
Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner free
Accommodation: Hotel
With its brightly-coloured buildings and white-sand beach, Santa Maria looks like a real-life postcard. One of the must- sees is the pier.
Every morning, between 10am and noon, the fishermen bring in their catch of the day.
But we’re not talking about tiny sardines – we’re talking about big game.
You can expect to see wheelbarrows full of huge tuna, silvery swordfish and razor-like marlin. As townsfolk and restaurant- owners barter for their fresh fish, you’ll get a great insight into daily life on Sal.
Plus, if you fancy a stroll afterwards, the beach is just below you.
Breakfast included. Lunch and dinner free
Accommodation: Hotel
Our guide will pick you up and transfer you to the airport wishing you a nice flight home.
Breakfast included.
Adeus Cabo Verde!
Group minimum 07
Rates:
EUR1400 per person based on 2 people sharing in Double room
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A pleasantly tropical destination, the Cape Verde islands benefit from average annual temperatures of between 24°C and 30°C. Holidays to Cape Verde offer long, uninterrupted sunshine hours and low humidity, meaning many people return time and time again. And, with higher winds between November and March, larger waves can be found on some of the islands, which proves particularly popular with water sport enthusiasts.
Cape Verde has a subtropical and dry climate. On average Cape Verde has year-round beautiful weather and the trade wind cools the islands making lying in the sun on one of the beaches more tolerable. With a fairly constant temperature between the islands and averages between 25 and 30 degrees, it makes the overall climate of the Cape Verde islands very pleasant. The geographical location of the islands has also a positive effect on the sea temperature. Perfect for water sports! On average the seawater temperature is at 25 degrees.
During the summer (July – September) it is normally the hottest time with the most rain days of the year in Cape Verde. In the summer the temperature is high and there is little wind. In the period between October and June it is dry season, with more wind and more pleasant temperatures (cooler evenings).
The currency in the Cape Verde islands is the escudo. The currency is abbreviated with the $ sign after the number (e.g., $ 1,000$) or by the letters CVE.
The Cape Verde Escudo is linked to the euro and is worth 110,265. Round off 1 euro is 110 CVE. An easy rate if you want to convert money.
In short, if you want an indication of how much something costs in euros you divide the amount in escudos by 100 and you will subtract another 10% of that amount.
Or a simpler explanation: get two zeros off the amount (1,000 CVE then 10 euros) and get another 10% off (10 euros minus 10% = 9 euros).
Exchange offices / hotels may differ slightly from the rate.
Paper money is available in: 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000 and 5,000 escudos. The 2,000-escudo banknote depicts the world-renowned music icon Cesaria Evora. The coin money has the value of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 escudos
Credit cards are accepted by a large number of hotels, restaurants and shops. However, there is a difference between the region and the different islands. So it is wiser not to reckon on it. That way you will never be in trouble. Credit cards can also be used at a cash machine. Bank cards with a Visa, Maestro, Cirrus or Mastercard logo are can be used at ATM’s. With each withdrawal of money, transaction costs are automatically deducted. It is a maximum of a few euros at a time. The ATM’s can be found at the major banks of the country (BCA and BCN).
The Cape Verde islands are free from most of the tropical diseases; however, vaccination is an important element of protecting yourself from infection disease. Here is information about which medical vaccinations are probably desirable or helpful for travel to Cape Verde. To inform you we also give you some precautionary measures that could take. Please note you always visit your doctor or travel health clinic a couple of weeks before departure to receive to latest information and advice.
Recommended vaccinations Cape Verde
No vaccinations are required for entry to Cape Verde, only yellow fever if you are travelling from a yellow fever country. The following precautions are recommendations for a good solid base for safe travels without illness in every country.
Hepatitis A: this vaccine should be taken and is advised to travellers.
Hepatitis B: recommended for visitors who may work in a medical environment, children or have intimate contact with locals.
Typhoid: this fever is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water and it is caused by the bacterium. This vaccination is recommended.
Tetanus / Diphtheria: these vaccinations is recommended to take every 10 years. Tetanus is a serious disease caused by bacteria.
Polio: be sure you are fully immunized against polio. This vaccination is recommended.
Rabies: recommended for anyone working with animals in Cape Verde and may not have access to medical care
Yellow fever: Compulsory if you are travelling from a yellow fever country, then you need to provide an immunization certificate.
Malaria
Malaria is only troubling Santiago Island between the months September and December around the capital Praia. Limited cases occur and malaria medications are not recommended. Insect protection measures are important in this part of Santiago. Malaria mosquitoes bite especially in the evening and night. The risk of malaria is reduced by wearing clothes that cover your legs and arms. You also can use an insect repellent containing DEET.
As mentioned before, always consult your family doctor or travel health clinic before your trip to Cape Verde starts to get a personal advice based on the latest information
Covid-19
https://travel.gov.cv/
From July 1st 2022, all passengers and crew traveling to Cabo Verde must present a vaccination certificate with the boost dose (for Janssen vaccines, a dose + boost is considered). If not vaccinated, proof negative PCR test up to 72h or antigens up to 48 hours before your trip or valid recovery certificate is required.
You are required to fill out a health monitoring form before your arrival at Cabo Verde
For check-in and boarding – In addition to a valid passport, you must have the following documents with you:
Valid Covid vaccination or the test you took with a negative result for Covid-19
Or recovery certificate and the healthcare form
Reservation or hotel name where you will be hosted during your stay
Santo Antão – Cova Crater
Fontainhas
Garça Valley – Cruzinha
Cidade Velha