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Arrival at São Vicente at 12:40
Transfer to the hotel.
On your way to a great adventure, we have lunch at a restaurant in Calhau.
Discover the city of Mindelo, with its beautiful colonial houses, a visit to the fish and vegetable market. A must, we visit the Museum of Cesária Évora, the bare feet Diva.
Then we continue towards Monte Verde, up to the highest peak in São Vicente (779m). Discover all the landscapes of São Vicente with its beautiful beaches and dormant volcanoes.
Return to the city of Mindelo.
Dinner free.
Overnight at hotel
The New Year’s Eve party in Mindelo is one of the most anticipated events of the year in the city. Mindelo, located on the island of São Vicente in Cape Verde, is known for its lively and vibrant celebrations, and the New Year’s Eve party is no exception. As midnight approaches, the streets of Mindelo fill with energy and enthusiasm. People dress in elegant and colourful clothes, and many wear white, which is traditionally considered a lucky colour for the New Year.
Dinner will be at a pre-booked restaurant which included live music.
And the party continues to the streets of Mindelo.
Overnight at hotel.
São Pedro Snorkelling with turtles
Today we will take you to the fishing village of São Pedro, 15 minutes from Mindelo, to visit the colonial Dona Amélia lighthouse and snorkel with the turtles.
Return to the city of Mindelo.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
When you visit Mindelo, you’ll immediately be captivated by its colonial architecture, with colourful buildings that evoke a sense of nostalgia. The city is famous for its cobbled streets and charming squares, where you can stroll around and soak up the relaxed atmosphere.
One of the most emblematic places in Mindelo is the Municipal Market, where you can sample the rich flavours and aromas of the local cuisine. Be sure to try the famous cachupa, a traditional dish from Cape Verde. The market is also a great place to buy local handicrafts such as colourful fabrics, jewellery and art objects
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Early start
Transfer to Mindelo harbour at 06:20 for Santo Antão.
Accompanied by an experienced driver and guide, in this full-day programme we combine the best selection of places of interest that you will enjoy during your stay.
An opportunity to discover Cape Verde’s most beautiful island, full of spectacular and breathtaking views, by visiting the viewpoint of Pico da Cruz, the crater of the Cova volcano, an inactive volcano that is used today for farming. They grow potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, apples, manioc, tomatoes and other fruit and vegetables.
Continuing on to the village of Corda, Delgadinho, Ribeira Grande Ribeira da Torre and Ponta do Sol
Overnight at chez João Delgado – Paúl
Today we’ll visit the green valley in the middle of the yam fields, among potatoes, sweet potatoes, papaya and other vegetables and fruits, as the starting point for the famous 600m walk.
A magnificent walk with many sugar cane terraces and of course the possibility of tasting the local grog and punch.
We share a traditional meal in a typical restaurant.
Overnight at chez João Delgado
4h walk / 9km
Accumulated elevation +500m /-700m
Level 1
Morning departure from the hotel to the south-west of the island, visiting the villages of Lagedos, Ribeira das Patas and Alto Miara. You’ll get a clear sense of the contrast between the villages, on the one hand, and the immense Alto Mira, one of the largest river basins in the country.
Along the walk you can find endemic plants as well as stunning landscapes. The population is dedicated to livestock farming, rainfed agriculture and cheese production.
At the point of arrival, we’ll find a dense settlement of people whose main activity is agriculture.
Then we’ll return to the village of Lagedos where we’ll have lunch on an ecological farm.
Return to São Vicente at 5pm
Transfer at 10.30am from the hotel to the airport
Price per person in double/twin room €1100.00
Group minimum 07
Will be sent with full itinerary when confirmed
Will be sent with full itinerary when confirmed
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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
Mindelo
Santo Antão – Cova Crater
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