Cape Verde is an elusive mix of everything: A blend of Portugal, a dash of Brazil, a hint of American and a slice of Africa. Once known as the "Forgotten Islands," the archipelago has emerged to offer everything from isolated windswept beaches, mountainous misty forests, giant salt flats, and black volcanic lava flows to top-of-the line luxury hotels with the latest technology as well as small-town pensions in remote villages, rich in tradition. The most inviting aspect of this country is the charm, candor and genuine hospitality of its people, and the vibrant, rich diversity of each island. They may be known as the Forgotten Islands, but they are anything but forgettable.

Located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 500 km off the coast of Senegal in Western Africa, is the archipelago of the Republic of Cabo Verde, popularly known as Cape Verde. This sunny collection of ten islands has been growing in popularity among snowbirds from northern Europe looking for a winter sun alternative to the Canary Islands. The islands offer seaside relaxation and a unique culture that provide "fun in the sun" year-round. Cape Verde - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Sao Vicente - Mindelo - Santiago - Praia - Cidade Velha - Tarrafal - Sal - Fogo - Boa Vista - Sao Nicolau - Maio - Santo Antao - Recommendations for the Budget Traveller - Places to Stay - Casa Verde Mindelo - Hotel Pontao - Sab Sab Sal Hotel - Palm Beach Resort - Hotel Gaudi - Places to Eat - Restaurant Pont d'Agua - Chocolate Restaurant - Ocean Café Restaurant - Geko Gourmet - Marlyne's Restaurant & Bar - Places to Shop - L'Alambic Cabo Verde - Mercado Municipal Mindelo - Scuba Caribe - Mercado de Peixe - Boa Vista Mini-Markets

This new 7th edition of Bradt's Cape Verde (Cabo Verde) has been fully revised and updated and remains the most comprehensive English-language guidebook available to the islands of this alluring Atlantic archipelago, described by some as 'Africa light'. The guide includes well-researched history and cultural sections, with a particularly strong section on music, and brings an honest approach to reporting the fragile balance between tourist development and protecting the environment. This new edition reflects the many changes since the previous one, including the introduction of charter flights from the UK to Sal and the first casino-hotel on Sal, as well as providing full information on how to make the most of the less developed islands away from the main tourist hotspots. Stable and peaceful, quietly isolated by its mid-Atlantic location, Cape Verde continues to grow economically and to develop its tourist infrastructure at a leisurely pace. With few natural resources, the islands are heavily dependent on imports, foreign remittances and still to some extent on foreign aid. The reduction in the latter has heightened the focus on the importance of tourism as an economic driver and visitor numbers continue to rise. Year-round sunshine makes Cape Verde a particularly appealing destination. The archipelago is diverse, particularly in terms of its tourist infrastructure. Sal and Boavista, the oldest of these volcanic islands are flat with white-sand beaches that rival anything in the world. Consequently, they attract 95% of Cape Verde's visitors, leaving the other seven inhabited islands undeveloped. Hikers and those curious to discover something authentic are drawn to them, spending their time walking amongst the jaw-dropping mountainous landscapes of Fogo or Santo Antão, taking some true time-out in tiny Brava or mellow Maio or enjoying the cultural fusion of African, Portuguese and Brazilian influences in the cities of Praia and Mindelo. The adventurous will find adrenalin rushing as they profit from windsurfing and kitesurfing opportunities, fuelled by strong breezes and Atlantic waves, while for culture, Mindelo is the attraction with a constant backdrop of seductive music, the thread which ties together the islands scattered across the mid-Atlantic.

Berlitz Pocket Guide Cape Verde Islands: iconic style, a bestselling brand, this is the quintessential pocket-sized travel guide to the Cape Verde Islands Compact, concise, and packed with essential information, this is an iconic on-the-move companion when you're exploring the Cape Verde Islands Covers Top Ten Attractions, including Praia de Santa Maria on Sal, Faja d'Agua on Brava and Parque Natural do Fogo, and Perfect Day itinerary suggestions Includes an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture Handy colour maps on the inside cover flaps will help you find your way around Essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around Inspirational colour photography throughout Sharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.

Insight Pocket Guides: ideal itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Compact, concise, and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What to Do, this is an ideal on-the-move companion when you're exploring the Cape Verde Islands Covers Top Ten Attractions, including Praia de Santa Maria on Sal, Faja d'Agua on Brava and Parque Natural do Fogo, plus Perfect Day itinerary suggestions Offers an insightful overview of landscape, history and culture Contains an invaluable pull-out map, and essential practical information on everything from Eating Out to Getting Around Includes an innovative extra that's unique in the market - all Insight Pocket Guides come with a free eBook Inspirational colour photography throughout Sharp design and colour-coded sections make for an engaging reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Cape Verde (pop. 506,000) is located 500 km from the west coast of Africa. The once uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; they subsequently became a trading center for African slaves and later an important coaling and re-supply stop for whaling and transatlantic shipping. Independence was achieved in 1975. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.

Berlitz Pocket Guide Cape Verde Islands is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this tiny West African nation has to offer. The Where to Go chapter details all the key sights on this diverse group of islands, from the volcanic landscape of Parque Natural de Fogo to the dreamlike deserts of Boa Vista and the golden beaches of Sal. Each island is covered in detail, with information on colonial towns, mountain villages and beach resorts and other places of interest. Handy maps on the cover help you get around all of the islands with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Cape Verde Islands' Top 10 Attractions, followed by an itinerary for A Perfect Tour of the Cape Verde Islands. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from watersports and hiking to bird- and turtle-watching, plus nightlife and markets. You'll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the islands and an Eating Out chapter covering its Portuguese-inspired cuisine. There are carefully chosen listings featuring Cape Verde's best hotels and restaurants, plus an A-Z to equip you with all the practical information you will need.