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Cape Verde, officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an island country spanning an archipelago of 10 volcanic islands in the central Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Western Africa.

Cape Verde, officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an island country spanning an archipelago of 10 volcanic islands in the central Atlantic Ocean. Located 570 kilometres (350 miles) off the coast of Western Africa, the islands cover a combined area of slightly over 4,000 square kilometres (1,500 sq mi).

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Am I OK with Euros in Cape Verde?

Am I OK with Euros during my stay in Cape verde or must I have local currency to start my sta? I am on a charter (all inclusive), so I would not expect to need much, but I am curious about the use of the Euro in general on the island.
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Where can I dance "Mazurca" in Cape-Verde?

There is a variant of Mazurka in Cape-Verde. Are there some places or events where someone can see it and maybe give it a try? I'm looking specially for Mazurca but any advice for dancing other traditional styles (rabolo, funana, coladeira) is also…
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How to travel between the islands of Cape Verde?

Cape Verde (Cabo Verde in Portuguese) has ten islands. I would like to visit at least three of them. How can I travel between the islands? If there are several ways to travel between them (boat vs plane), what are the pros and cons?
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Boats/ferries/cargos from Dakar to Cape Verde islands?

I'm wondering if it is possible to catch a boat from Senegal mainland to Cape Verde and how much/long it would cost.
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Inter-island ferries in Cabo Verde?

I'm visiting Cabo Verde in November, arriving at Sal. I'm hoping to visit a few of the other islands, preferably by ferry. CVInterilhas runs between some of the islands, but their schedule appears to be in flux. And, though a few weeks ago they…
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How do you travel between the Cape Verde Islands in November 2024?

We'll be in Cape Verde in November flying in and out of Praia and wanted to visit a few islands if possible. However I have hard time figuring out local transportation. It looks like the main options are flying or taking a ferry. Flights are…
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Cape Verde: visa requirements and possibility of visa on arrival at airport?

I'm am European (French) and plan a holiday in Cape Verde (Cabo Verde). Do I need to apply for a visa to stay there for 3 weeks? If yes, do I have to get the visa before going there (ie. through ambassy) or can I simply get it when I arrive (at the…
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Travel within Cape Verde

I plan to visit Cape Verde in December. In particular, I’d like to visit the island of Maio. I’d like to know how to get there from the island of Sal. I fly from the UK to Sal, but I haven’t seen if there is a direct flight or ferry to Maio. I have…
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Getting around Cape Verde islands from Sal

I will land in Sal and, as I'm staying for only 5 days, I would like to visit a couple more islands. I understand that the time is short and moving across them is not easy and, in any case, easier by plane. What islands are reachable by ferry, if…
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Where can I find tickets from Stockholm to Cape Verde?

I'm trying to find tickets from Stockholm/Arlanda to any of the Cape Verde islands, nothing shows up in the search engines. Can I find a list of airlines that frequent those routes or are there any more in-depth search-engines? There are plenty of…
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Cape Verde: accommodation to expect?

What are the usual accommodations in Cape Verde (Cabo Verde in Portuguese)? We are backpacking, hence looking for cheap but clean options. Is there anything available for travellers on a budget?
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Cape Verde: any safety alerts regarding hasslers, con men, thieves or muggers specific to this region?

I'm travelling to Cape Verde (Cabo Verde in Portuguese) & want to know what expectations I should have regarding possible hasslers, con men, thieves or muggers. Some countries/locations in the world definitely have specific issues for travellers,…
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Insurer that covers medevac repatriation from Cape Verde

I am soon traveling to Cape Verde where I am planning to do some hiking. My country origin (Spain) gives travel advice, which states that an insurance supporting air medevac back home is recommended. I've checked several insurance companies (googled…
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