Useful Information about Cape Verde
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General
Cape Verde Islands
There are 10 islands and 5 islets in the Cape Verde archipelago.
3 of the islands in the Cape Verde archipelago are uninhabited.
The islands of Cape Verde belong to two groups; the Barlavento (Windward) and the Sotavento (Leeward).
The Cape Verde islands are volcanic in origin, and some are as old as 50 million years.
The general climate in Cape Verde is hot and sunny. However, some of the islands might be wetter, windier or greener than others – the islands all have their own distinct climates.
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Infrastructure
Officially, Cape Verde is still part of the developing world. The islands are poor, and the economy fragile, with little significant manufacturing or production. The GDP per capita in 2004 was $2,091.
For many years, the main industry of the islands was salt collection, which has since faded.
The economy of Cape Verde is service-orientated; there is a relatively small industry in ship repair, as there is in the production of metal products.
Islanders still depend on the production of crops such as asparagus, bananas, corn, beans and coffee, and on fishing and rearing livestock.
Cape Verde’s principal trading partner is Portugal, followed by the US and the UK. The only products exported are fuel, fish and clothing.
The Cape Verdean economy is dependent on remittances from Cape Verdeans overseas, namely in Portugal and the United States; more than half a million Cape Verdeans live abroad.
More and more, the most important source of income is tourism. For this reason, and in recognition of the importance of sustainable tourism, the Cape Verdean Government has committed itself to providing for the development of new and existing infrastructure.
The main focus of this development has been transport on and between the islands. By the end of 2007, Cape Verde will have international airports on the islands of Boa Vista and Sao Vicente, in addition to the two already functioning on Sal and Santiago. As of November 2006, there are international flights between the UK and Cape Verde.
Travel between the islands can be made by domestic flight or boat.
For traveling around the islands themselves, tourists can hire bikes or cars, or take taxis – although walking is also a pleasant way to see Cape Verde.
Electricity is plentiful in Sal, Santiago and parts of Sao Vicente (namely Mindelo), though less constant on other islands such as Maio and Boa Vista.
Water in Cape Verde comes from desalination plants, though many new buildings also have desalination tanks built under them.
The vast majority of property developers on Cape Verde until now have been Italian, with a large number of British and Irish investors purchasing property.
The population of Cape Verde is concentrated principally around several areas –Praia in Santiago; Mindelo in Sao Vicente and, increasingly Santa Maria on Sal.
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History
The Cape Verde islands were formed some 50 million years ago – the result of a volcanic explosion. They remained uninhabited throughout centuries and centuries, until they were stumbled upon in the fifteenth century, by the Genovese navigators Antonio and Bartolomeu da Nolia, in the service of the Portuguese crown.
Cabo Verde (meaning Green Cape) became an important logistical part of the Portuguese sea-borne empire, not least of all because of its location; as a virtual midway point between the Americans, Africa and Europe.
It was the transatlantic slave trade that left the deepest marks on Cape Verde – gradually, it became a vending post for slaves, where Africans were brought from the western slavery coast of Africa to the islands, and then sold on by middle men, privateers and slave traders, who were crossing the Atlantic by boat.
The islands were settled by a small number of traders, mostly European, and a greater number of Africans –some who had been brought over as slaves, others who were traders themselves.
The majority of the white settler population were men who had been banished from the Portuguese kingdom; they settled with African women, who gave birth to the Creole population.
After the Inquisitions in the 16th century, it is thought that some Jewish Portuguese came to islands.
Between 1580 and 1640, when the Castillians overthrew the King of Portugal, the Cape Verde islands were raided frequently. Black, white and creole inhabitants were kidnapped and sold.
In 1830, as in the mid 1700’s, Cape Verde suffered a devastating drought, and more than 40% of the population perished. Until 1864 the Cape Verdean immigrants were all men. By 1920, there were almost 2 women for every man in Cape Verde.
In 1820, Portugal official prohibited the sale and purchase of slaves. In 1843, the British-Portuguese Commission for the Abolition of Slavery established itself on the island of Boa Vista, Cape Verde. It became clear that the end of slave trading was in sight, and the residents of the islands began to look for other ways to earn capital.
In 1835 there was a slave rebellion in Praia, Santiago.
Cape Verde witnessed a variety of different maritime expeditions crossing the Atlantic; between the 18th and 19th centuries it was, for example, an important port of call for the whaling ships who crossed the Atlantic to North America – the whalers often recruited Cape Verdeans on their voyages, and many of these new recruits went on to settle in New England. It is thought that as many as 100 American whaling ships passed through Cape Verde every year.
After the discover of petroleum, the price in whale oil dropped, and the extraction of salt, which had once been a sideline of Cape Verdean economy, became a main feature of several islands, and a salt mine was established on Sal. Pedro do Lume was once the largest salt mine in the world.
In 1884, at the Conference of Berlin, European superpowers divided up African amongst themselves. Cape Verde (along with Mozambique, Angola, Guinea Bissau and São Tomé & Principe) became colonies of Portugal.
Cape Verde was the only place which allowed South African Airways to refuel their planes, during the Apartheid regime which left South Africa isolated in international politics. Funded by Italy’s fascist dictator Mussolini,, a long runway (for international aircraft) was built in 1939, and a base for South African personnel to stay: these are the origins of Sal’s tourist industry.
In 1936 the Claridade movement was created. Through its literary magazine, Claridade questioned the meaning of being Creole and Cape Verdean, and questioned the precarious socio-economic climate of the islands, and neglect by Portugal. The writers went on to become some of the most famous in Cape Verdean history.
In 1946, the Portuguese secret police (the PIDE) founded a prison for ‘rebels’ and ‘anti-colonialists’ on the island of Santiago.
In 1951, bowing to international pressure, Portugal renamed her colonies as ‘Overseas Provinces’, and all inhabitants of those provinces became full Portuguese citizens; the change, which paid lip service to European pressure, had little effect within the islands.
Between the 1940s and 60s, a small number of Cape Verdeans made it to Europe to study, where they were influenced by revolutionary students from other African colonies, such as Angola, Mozambique and Senegal.
During the 1960s, those students began to explore the idea of breaking away from the Portuguese ‘metropolis’, and alliances were formed between the different territories. The most important of these alliances was that between Cape Verde and Guinea Bissau, forged by Amilcar Cabral, the Guinean son of Cape Verdean immigrants. Cabral lead the PAIGC (the African Party for the Independence of Guinea Bissau and Cape Verde). In 1961 Cabral and the leaders of similar movements created the Conference of Nationalists from the Portuguese Colonies (or CONCP).
The wars for the independence of Cape Verde were never fought on its soil – but on Guinea Bissau, saving the islands from the bloody clashes which characterised Portugal’s other colonies.
In 1967, a Belgian built himself a small holiday house in Santa Maria, Sal. In the following years, as South African flights increased up to 40 a week, he also constructed the Hotel Morabezza.
In 1973, Amilcar Cabral was assassinated.
Cape Verde finally achieved independence from Portugal, on July 5th in 1975.
The PAICV remained in power until 1991, when multi-party elections resulted in a victory for the MPD (the Movement towards Democracy Party).
In 2001, the PAICV returned to power, led by José Maria Neves.
The Republic of Cape Verde is a representative democracy in which the people's elected deputies (representatives), not the people themselves, vote on legislation.
The Capital of Cape Verde is Praia. There are 17 municipalities or concelhos, namely Boa Vista, Brava, Maio, Mosteiros, Paul, Praia, Porto Novo, Ribeira Grande, Sal, Santa Catarina, Santa Cruz, Sao Domingos, Sao Filipe, Sao Miguel, Sao Nicolau, Sao Vicente and Tarrafal.
The Cape Verde constitution--adopted in 1980 and revised in 1992, 1995, and 1999--forms the basis of government. New constitution came into force 25 September 1992; underwent a major revision on 23 November 1995, substantially increasing the powers of the president; a 1999 revision created the position of national ombudsman (Provedor de Justica)
The president is head of state and is elected by popular vote for a 5-year term. The prime minister is head of government and proposes other ministers and secretaries of state. The prime minister is nominated by the National Assembly and appointed by the president. Members of the National Assembly are elected by popular vote for 5-year terms. Cape Verde has adopted universal suffrage with the right to vote given to everyone over the age of 18.
Cape Verde enjoys a stable democratic system. The Movement for Democracy (MpD) captured a governing majority in the National Assembly in the country's first multi-party general elections in 1991. The MpD was returned to power with a larger majority in the general elections held in December 1995. In 2001, the PAICV regained power, with four parties holding seats in the National Assembly--PAICV 40, MPD 30, PCD 1, and PTS 1. Nationwide municipal elections were held March 21, 2004.
In January 2006, Cape Verde held a successful round of parliamentary elections, followed by successful presidential elections on February 12, 2006. The National Electoral Commission (NEC) judged both elections free and fair. However, the leading parliamentary opposition party has filed a court case in an attempt to overrule the NEC on the grounds of alleged fraud.
The judicial system is comprised of a Supreme Court of Justice--whose members are appointed by the president, the National Assembly, and the Board of the Judiciary--and regional courts. Separate courts hear civil, constitutional and criminal cases. Appeal is to the Supreme Court.
Cape Verde pursues a nonaligned foreign policy and seeks cooperative relations with all states. Angola, Brazil, China, Cuba, France, Portugal, Senegal, Russia, and the United States maintain embassies in Praia. Several others, mostly European countries, maintain honorary consulates. In addition, Cape Verde maintains multilateral relations with other Lusophone nations and holds membership in many international organizations. It currently is working to accede to the World Trade Organization.
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Geography & Climate
The Cape Verde archipelago is situated 445km from the West coast of Africa, where its closest neighbour is Senegal; 2 or so hours to the North lie the Canary islands. To the West of Cape Verde are miles and miles of Atlantic Ocean, separating the islands from the Americas.
Cape Verde is typically hot, dry and windy, though the climate differs slightly from island to island.
There is an average of 10-12 hours of sunshine per day, except in the humid season, where the average is 6-7 hours.
The ‘dry season’ officially runs from November through to July and the ‘humid season’ from August to October, though little rain may fall in this time.
Total rainfall per year is approximately 10 inches, 90% of which falls in the humid season (August-October).
The wind speeds vary from 9 knots in the summer, to a 13 knot average, providing a welcome breeze.
Salt plains are a feature of many of the islands, as are small, random oases. Many of the islands are dry and rocky, with little vegetation except for the staple crops. However, some of the islands such as Brava are humid and wet, and the islands of Sao Nicolão, Santiago and Santo Antao are much greener than Sal or Fogo.
Many of the islands have miles of empty, white sandy beaches, with Sal and Boavista having the most famous. Because of the windy climate, the sea is perfect for water sports such as surfing, whilst the sheltered coves on the islands offer calmer waters for swimmers.
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Culture & People
The Cape Verdeans are a mix of African and European cultures, whose lives have been heavily influenced by the dry, barren environment in which they live, and by the political and socio-economic events of the outside world, through the centuries.
More than half a million Cape Verdeans live abroad - between 1820 and 1920 around 40,000 Cape Verdeans emigrated to America (many as crew on whaling boats), escaping famine and drought, and today there are more than 400,000 Cape Verdeans living in the United States (with the largest communities in New England), many of them second and third generation immigrants. The famous US Rhythm and Blues band the Turnpikes (later Tavares) were all sons of Cape Verdean immigrants to New England.
The origins of the Cape Verdeans are linked to maritime trade and slavery – a mixture of black African - descendents of slaves and traders who came from the West Coast -, and white European- mostly descendents of Italian merchants and Portuguese settlers and colonialists. Cape Verdeans range from the very dark-skinned to the very fair - on Fogo, there is even a community of farmers who trace their ancestors to a French Duke.
The Cape Verdeans are a mix of African and European cultures, whose lives have been heavily influenced by the dry, barren environment in which they live, and by the political and socio-economic events of the outside world, through the centuries.
More than half a million Cape Verdeans live abroad - between 1820 and 1920 around 40,000 Cape Verdeans emigrated to America (many as crew on whaling boats), escaping famine and drought, and today there are more than 400,000 Cape Verdeans living in the United States (with the largest communities in New England), many of them second and third generation immigrants. The famous US Rhythm and Blues band the Turnpikes (later Tavares) were all sons of Cape Verdean immigrants to New England.
The origins of the Cape Verdeans are linked to maritime trade and slavery – a mixture of black African - descendents of slaves and traders who came from the West Coast -, and white European- mostly descendents of Italian merchants and Portuguese settlers and colonialists. Cape Verdeans range from the very dark-skinned to the very fair - on Fogo, there is even a community of farmers who trace their ancestors to a French Duke.
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Tourism
Tourism to Cape Verde has been increasing over the last decade, with considerable numbers of tourists from Italy and France. With the introduction of direct flights from the UK in November 2006, the number of British visiting the islands is likely to increase significantly.
The origins of tourism to Cape Verde lie in the international airport on Sal, and for this reason it is the most developed of all the islands in terms of resources and facilities for tourists.
Tourists visiting Cape Verde can indulge in the magnificent beaches, to be found on all the islands, and enjoy some of the things which different islands have to offer – from hiking on Santo Antao, to windsurfing on Boa Vista, from snorkeling on Sal, to live music on Sao Vicente – there really is something for everyone.
The key attractions of Cape Verde are its proximity to Europe, as it can be reached in less than 6 hours from the UK – and the year-round sunshine.
For the investor there is the added bonus, that Cape Verde is in the initial stages of development, which means lower prices than in other jurisdictions like Spain or Portugal.
Transport; Cape Verde is just a 6 hour flight from the UK. As of November 2006, direct flights operate between the UK and Cape Verde, making it incredibly easy to get to.
TACV Cabo Verde Airlines is a scheduled and charter, passenger and cargo airline based in Cape Verde. It is the national flag carrier of the Cape Verde Republic operating an inter-island service and flights to Europe, North America, South America and the West African mainland. Its main base is Sal, with a hub at Praia Airport. TACV stands for "Transportes Aéreos de Cabo Verde" meaning Air Transportation of Cape Verde in Portuguese.
Praia Airport, which was opened to international flights on September 2005, caters mainly to the Cape Verdian diaspora; Sal Airport, which previously handled all international flights, currently serves mainly the tourist industry of Sal Island.
TACV Cabo Verde Airlines is a scheduled and charter, passenger and cargo airline based in Cape Verde. It is the national flag carrier of the Cape Verde Republic operating an inter-island service and flights to Europe, North America, South America and the West African mainland. Its main base is Sal, with a hub at Praia Airport. TACV stands for "Transportes Aéreos de Cabo Verde" meaning Air Transportation of Cape Verde in Portuguese.
Praia Airport, which was opened to international flights on September 2005, caters mainly to the Cape Verdian diaspora; Sal Airport, which previously handled all international flights, currently serves mainly the tourist industry of Sal Island.
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Financial
Tax & Law
The purchase of land and property in Cape Verde is subject to Cape Verde law. The concept of Freehold does not exist in Cape Verde – the system is closer to Southern Europe, with Common Hold.
Property purchases are subject to registering at Notary Public. The sale and purchase of land in Cape Verde is controlled by the Land Registry Office. Land purchases on Maio are subject to the registering of Title Deeds on Santiago, and those on Boa Vista must be registered on Sal.
Legal transfer of ownership in Cape Verde is very similar to that of Southern Europe. This is done at notary public – a state official who registers the contractual transaction. You can appoint someone, e.g. your own solicitor, to represent you at notary.
After declaration of finish of works, which is done by the developer once a building is complete, then you will go on to the waiting list for the notary public.
Due to the fact that there is, at present, only one notary public on Sal, the process will take approx. 1-6 months, during which time you will have to pay your taxes for the land registry and for stamp duty. All the costs, including the notary fees, is typically about 5.5% of the declared purchase price.
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Cape Verde Mortgages
Interest Rates: From 9-10% in Cape Verde Escudo, From 8% Euros
Ongoing Rates: As above
Loan to Value: 50-70% depending upon status
Term: 30 years maximum
Interest Only: Not available
Minimum Loan: 30,000 Euros
Lender Arrangement Fee: Typically 1%
Valuation Fee: Depends on location/property
Early Repayment Charges: Usually 1% but can vary from product to product
Re-mortgage: On case by case basis
New Build: Yes
Self Build (owning land): On case by case basis
Lending Criteria: Affordability
Currency: Cape Verde Escudo or Euros
Documents Required
If Employed: Latest P60, 6 months bank statements, 3 months wage slips, Copy of passport, Copy of sales purchase contract.
If Self employed: 3 years accounts, Letter from accountant, Latest tax return
Additional documents that may be required are reference from your UK bank, UK credit report, evidence of deposit, employer reference.
Life Cover: Recommended
Buildings Insurance: Required
Rental Income: Not usually taken into account for income purposes.
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Banking & Finance
The Bank of Cape Verde is the primary financial institution of Cape Verde. The rights of the bank are described in Article 94 of the Constitution which states that “The Bank of Cape Verde shall be the central bank which shall have the exclusive right to issue money and collaborate in the definition and implementation of the monetary, financial and exchange rate policies in accordance with the law.”
The Financial Services sector is not very well developed. This is primarily because of the lack of potential margins for foreign institutions and low demand. Corporate and consumer spending are both at a fairly low level when compared with other developing nations.
However, with increasing investment, foreign trade and development of infrastructure and tourism the financial services sector is likely to grow to meet the increasing demand and will compel foreign banks to start expanding into this region.
There are currently four banks with 30 branches operating in Cape Verde, most of them concentrated on the islands of Santiago and Sao Vicente. In addition to the banks, there are three non-blank financial institutions and two insurance companies. The non-blank financial institutions consist of a risk capital company (A Promotora), a foreign exchange agency (Câmbios 24 Horas) and a company issuing credit cards (Sociedade Interbancària e Sistemas de Pagamentos).
The commercial banking system in Cape Verde is largely privatized, although the state retains a substantial minority interest. Control is now vested in Portuguese banks and insurance companies. All banks offer more or less the same basic financial products.
All four banks endeavour to mobilize funds from the Cape Verdean Diaspora. Although no Cape Verdean bank has branches abroad, they can nevertheless benefit from the extensive branch network of their main shareholders, the Portuguese banks. As a result, money transfer from abroad, using this network, is inexpensive by international standards. In order to increase the attractiveness of non-resident accounts, the Government has granted tax holidays on interest on these accounts.
A stock market is also to be opened shortly. The law has been approved and the central bank is currently working out the necessary supervisory regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Where is Cape Verde?
Cape Verde is 450km West, of the North-West Coast of Africa in the Atlantic. Two hours flight South of the Canary Islands.
Q2: Why should I invest in Cape Verde?
Cape Verde is like Spain 30 years ago. It is at the beginnings of development. Development is being mainly driven by investment infrastructure with help from the World Bank and European Union (EU). Obviously anyone investing in the early stages of the development is likely to see the highest returns.
Cape Verde is in a rather special situation for investment purposes. In the short-term the infrastructure will simply not support development on a huge scale. Therefore, demand is likely to outstretch supply for the foreseeable future. In the medium to long-term, Cape Verde has a limited amount of land and therefore prices will continue to rise on the basis that the government won’t allow the whole country to be covered in concrete.
Q3: I don’t know where I shall invest my money, I am thinking of investing in Spain/Portugal/Italy/Dubai/Bulgaria/Croatia, what do you think?
Cape Verde is an entirely different proposition to an established market like Spain or Dubai - Cape Verde is really at the beginning of the development. The risks are higher but there is a far greater potential for significant capital growth. The prices in Cape Verde are significantly lower than in most other jurisdictions - Where else can you get a frontline 1 bed apartment with a 40 m2 garden facing the sea with a shared swimming pool for 53,000 Euros?
Cape Verde is also different new markets like Bulgaria, as we are really starting with a tiny country which is very much still in the 3rd World. Because of that, Properties and Land are still comparatively cheaper. And, therefore, it represents an investment that has a higher potential for growth.
Q4: What are the risks if I want to invest in Cape Verde?
Some of the potential risks of Investing in Cape Verde:
Exchange Rate Risk: The Cape Verde Escudo is linked to the Euro at a fixed rate of 110 Escudo per Euro. The Euro is practically inter-changeable with the local currency in Cape Verde. The Euro has proven itself to be a stronger currency than the Dollar in the last few years.
Price Risk: Property prices have doubled in the last 3 years in Cape Verde. Land prices have also risen a staggering amount. Cape Verde property prices are holding well.
Developer Risk: Only 1 developer is offering any kind of guarantees and this is only on a fairly limited basis. We will tell you what the risks are and what the benefits are of any particular development so that you can make an informed decision. We are independent, so we will tell you what we know about the developers and what their history is. Buying a property in Cape Verde need not be daunting.
Construction Risk: All we can do is show you constructions that the developers have already done and you can make your own judgment about the quality of the build.
Legal Risk: We are happy to refer you to lawyers in Cape Verde or UK lawyers that deal in Cape Verde. The actual property transaction is done at the Notary Public at the end of the off-plan process.
Roads: Cape Verde has one dual carriage way going between the one fully operational International Airport and the only tourist resort. Many of the main roads in Cape Verde are old and cobbled roads left by the Portuguese form the 1970s. Most of the side roads are dirt tracks. Investment is happening in this area but it will take some years for the country to achieve European standards.
Airports: Recent investment from the European Union (EU) and the World Bank has allowed for the development of 3 new airports. The first airport to be built and completed in November 2006 was Praia Airport in Santiago. The capital of Cape Verde now has an airport even though to date the traffic has been fairly limited as most of the planes are still going to Sal. The next 2 airports that are currently being built are in BoaVista and S.Vicente. This will mean Cape Verde has a total of 4 International airports, which is quite considerable for a population of only 470,000.
The projects should be finishing within the next couple of years. But it will also take some time before a substantial number of flights come into the new airports.
Ports: The main 2 ports of Cape Verde are in Praia, Santiago and Mindelo, S.Vicente. Both of these can take large ships as they are deep ports. All other islands need further investments to further expand their ports.
Electricity: Electricity is not as abundant as it needs to be and the infrastructure does feel the strain at peak tourist times. Most development is happening near existing infrastructure which can be extended. Significant further investment in this area is needed as many of the local population are not connected into the electricity.
Water: All water in Cape Verde comes from desalinisation. There is further investment in this area but continuing investment will be needed to sustain the new development. At present most buildings are constructed with big tanks for water underneath. Sporadic supply from the mains or by truck delivery is stored and then pumped around the building as necessary.
Tourism Risk: Tourism has been increasing steadily in Cape Verde over the last few years. The development of the tourist industry will follow property development. In other words you have to build the accommodation first, before you can fly people in for holidays.
There has been and continues to be a strong expansion of the residential housing stock and of the number of beds in tourist villages and hotels.
Direct flights from the UK are starting in November 2006 and there will be a gradual and steady development of the tourist industry. There may well be a lag-time between the further expansion of the housing stock and more flights coming into the country.
The rental market at present in Cape Verde is very strong, as there is currently very limited housing stock. There is no guarantee therefore that rental income for holiday lets will be consistent in the coming few years.
Q5: Is there any crime / Is it safe in CV?
On the most part, Cape Verde is very safe. Many of the islands have such small populations that crime is practically insignificant. Tourists to Cape Verde should have little to worry about.
Q6: Are there Police Stations on these islands?
Yes, all islands have a Police Force.
Q7: What about hospitals?
The health services in Cape Verde are still limited by the resources of a Developing World economy. There are hospitals but really you should have Travel Insurance, as Cape Verde is outside of the European Union. If you need a complex operation, a developed country would be better as Cape Verde has limited resources and skills. All basic healthcare is, of course, available.
Q8: What about the transport system? Is there any public transport available?
There is very limited public transport in Cape Verde. It is common practice for the locals to give each other lifts. But really as a tourist, the best way of travel is by taxi.
Q9: How much do taxis cost?
Taxis are not too expensive. A 20 minute ride from the airport in Sal to Santa Maria is 10 Euros.
Q10: What are the hotels like?
The top hotels in Cape Verde would be classed as a 4* by European standards. A lot of the accommodation, apart from the few good hotels, is fairly basic but it is usually clean and functional.
Q11: Can you recommend hotels?
In Sal, the best hotels are the Morabezza and the Odjo d'Agua. In Boavista, we would recommend the Estoril Beach Hotel.
Q12: What is the food like?
As you would expect from an island nation, the food is mainly fish and shellfish. You can have a good plate of food for 5 to 10 Euros.
Q13: Can I get back home quickly, if I need to?
There are a limited number of flights out of Cape Verde, therefore this will depend on availability.
Q14: How much a meal for 2 will cost?
Meal for 2 - €20 to €30.
Q15: What is the climate like in Cape Verde?
The temperature is 26-30 C all year round. There is a limited wet season in Autumn but essentially the sun is out the majority of the time. There is a fairly steady North-Easterly breeze which helps with sleeping at night.
Q16: Is the local population friendly?
The Cape Verdeans are very friendly people, warm and welcoming.
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