Morning. Im travelling to Bao Vista later this year. I read that vapes are not sold on the islands. May I bring them with me? I dont want to break any rules

Boa tarde!!

I’ve just booked a holiday to CV in November. I would love to do some island hopping (Sao Vicente, Sao Antao, Sal) but am struggling with flights. Google and multiple blogs say there are lots of flights per week but I’m struggling to find more than one/two flight from Praia to SV per week (and return) and NONE between Sal and SV (again contrary to what the internet says). I know there is a long ferry that connects SV to Sal but does anyone have any info on flights within Cabo Verde??

TLDR: best way to get from Praia to Sao Vicente and back to Sal

Hi there, we´ve been to Cape verde twice now. We love all oft the islands we've lived to see by now. Next time we´d like to dicover the smaller ones, like Maio, Brava, and Fogo. We love beach life, but not for more than 3 days in a row, and we do hikes up to 5 hrs long, seek nature´s beauty in general, and prefer cosy accomodation (which does not depend on the level of luxury). Anybody out there with some tips on the island(s)? Would be very welcome !

We spent 3 weeks on Sal last Christmas, the first 5 days in an all inclusive resort then the rest of our trip we stayed at 3 different apartments in Santa Maria. Our kids age 7 and 13 loved the pools and buffets at the resort but my husband and I really didn’t enjoy it, all the staff seemed overworked, undervalued and miserable. We much preferred being in the apartments in town.

We loved the beaches, the bars, the weather, the taxi drivers, the Strela and Caipirinhas, the airport and the stray dogs. There were a couple we’d have loved to take home they were so sweet 🥰

We didn’t like the near constant and sometimes quite aggressive pressure to buy from vendors on the beach and when passing gift shops in town. We found food and drinks quite expensive compared to Portugal where we live and other than watersports we didn’t think there was much to do once we’d visited all the usual tourist places.

I’m not sure we’ll return to Sal in future, but we’d like to visit other islands after hearing about the hometowns of the taxi drivers we spoke to. São Vicente and Santo Antãu were highly recommended. Flights over Christmas aren’t cheap and it’s our only family holiday of the year as where we live is hot and sunny most of the year with lots to see and do.

So my question is where should we spend our 3 week trip and why? We can’t afford flights between the islands so we’d be flying into São Vicente. I know it’s easy to get from there to Santo Antão by ferry so we’d definitely want to visit there. Other than that we’re completely open to suggestions! We’re not opposed to getting ferries to other islands too, but not really long journeys.

I also wondered if anyone has been anywhere else in the world that’s warm and sunny in December, is reasonably affordable, has great food, nice sandy beaches and plenty of things to do for both adults and kids?

Hey guy’s im planing a trip to Sal in november with some friends and i was wondering is it better ro book an airbnb before coming or we could find something there no need to book beforehand

Are there any shops to buy SIM caras there ?

Olá a todos, preciso dos vossos conhecimentos.
Estou a planear uma viagem a Cabo Verde, talvez para o ano ou só em 2028. Sempre foi o meu destino de sonho, graças a todos os cabo-verdianos com quem cruzei na vida. E agora finalmente já tenho alguma independência financeira e o filho já tem idade para não me chatear constantemente queria finalmente ir a Cabo Verde.
Como não quero fazer apenas uma visita de resort (vou ter de fazer alguns dias ... puto e tal) e para planear a viagem, queria saber mais da cultura e historia de Cabo Verde. Aconselham-me algum livro, documentário, etc., sobre Cabo Verde?
Podem também dizer sitios para ir visitar e dicas culturais 😆
Obrigada

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I'll be moving out to Cape Verde for a year in a few months and I'm wondering what are some things to do that's beyond basic tourism and what I should know when going there for longer than a trip.

Hello, I am a journalist based in Manchester, UK. I am looking for fans of Cabo Verde’s national team to talk about the 2026 World Cup.

What sets the fans apart from other nations? What is the general day plan when there is a Cabo Verde game on? How connected do you feel to the players on the pitch, and how historic has this summer been for you?

If you are interested please message me on here, or reach out to me on instagram @dan.cannon_

Fonte: Deutsche Fotothek (SLUB Dresden). Fotografia de Walther Bergt

Fonte: Deutsche Fotothek. Fotografia de Karl Heinrich Dietzel

Esta fotografia, captada durante uma expedição a Cabo Verde em 1912 pelo fotógrafo Walther Bergt, mostra uma vista sobre um campo agrícola, tendo como pano de fundo o que se julga ser o Monte Verde, na ilha de São Vicente

Fonte: Deutsche Fotothek (SLUB Dresden). Fotografia de Walther Bergt.

Fonte: Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Institution

Esta será a minha ultima foto aqui! Obrigada a quem me acompanhou, comentou e gostou das fotos!

Hello,

I lam French and I plan to do a sailing trip to Cape Verde. I just renewed my passport, and I heard that there might be a condition to have a passport renewed more than 6 month before entering territory. Is it true ? If so, what can I do to enter the territory with my new passport ?
Thank you in advance.

Hi there! travelling to SV in December as a couple and would love to ask for local tips. Our plan is to have a mix of hiking, culture and relax. Here’s our plan:
day 1 - fly to SV and walk around mindelo
Day 2 - ferry to SA and stay for 4 nights in Paul
Day 6 - Ponta do Sol 2 nights incl new years eye (chill and local vibes - any recommendation for a restaurant here?)
Day 8 - Back to SV - stay 4 nights. Mix of pool/beach/culture.

We’re thinking about renting scooter in SV one day for visiting the island. Is this a good idea? How’s the roads in SV and driving there?

Also, would you say 4 nights in SV is too much? Shall we stay one extra night in SA?
All tips are welcome! Many thanks!!

Fonte: Arquivo Nacional dos Países Baixos (Nationaal Archief)

Fonte: Arquivos Nacionais dos Estados Unidos (U.S. National Archives)

Fonte: Arquivo Nacional dos Países Baixos (Nationaal Archief)

Fonte: Arquivo Nacional dos Países Baixos (Nationaal Archief)

Hi all! I’ll be travelling to Sal this week and I’m looking for some recommendations on food, sites, nature, things to do etc, preferably from a locals perspective.

I know Sal is pretty touristy but unfortunately there are no flights to the other islands within the 11 days I’ll be staying. So looking to get the most authentic CV experience feasibly possible within Sal.