Cape Verde Islands Holidays
Cape Verde Holidays – Atmospheric island destinations
Cape Verde holidays are increasingly popular thanks to the superb climate, excellent beaches and a beguiling, tropical atmosphere. These charmingly idiosyncratic islands to the west of Senegal offer a tremendous variety of landscapes and a host of outdoor activities. With the islands being so different it is important to know what kind of Cape Verde holiday you are looking for. Beach holidays on Cape Verde tend to centre on more barren islands like Boa Vista and Sal, while walking holidays centre on lush mountainous islands like Santo Antao. Longer Cape Verde holidays offer the opportunity to combine several contrasting islands in one trip.
Holidays on the Cape Verde Islands – Active holidays
Perfect wind conditions and exceptional Cape Verde beaches attract keen windsurfers and kite surfers. Cape Verde holidays also have a worldwide reputation for big game fishing. Well-reputed diving holidays in Cape Verde centre on Sal, Boa Vista and Sao Vicente. Walking holidays in Cape Verde offer fascinating trails through stunning scenery, particularly on Santo Antao and Fogo. Holidays in the Cape Verde Islands can also include horse riding, snorkelling, golf, tennis, birdwatching and sailing. Cape Verde holiday nightlife is also largely dependent on the choice of island. For the present, Sal and Sao Vicente are the liveliest islands, but the increasing popularity of Cape Verde holidays means new hotels and resorts are popping up all the time. All Cape Verde holidays offer tasty, economical local cuisine, a rich musical heritage and unforgettable atmosphere.
Cape Verde holidays – Beaches and volcanoes
For many visitors, a holiday in Cape Verde is about white sandy beaches and sublime turquoise water, while for others Cape Verde means tropical mountains and wild volcanoes. Even if your Cape Verde holiday is beach based, it is well worth touring the interior of the islands. All Cape Verde holidays offer exciting tours and jeep safaris. Despite growing tourism, islands like Santiago still offer plenty of scope for adventure. For many visitors the ultimate Cape Verde holiday experience is the incredible live volcano on Fogo.
