The archipelago
Nine islands, two groups, one country.
The islands divide into two groups, named for their relationship to the prevailing north-easterly trade winds. The Barlavento, or windward, islands lie to the north; the Sotavento, or leeward, islands to the south.
Santa Luzia, between São Vicente and São Nicolau, is uninhabited: it is a protected nature reserve, and the waters around it form a marine protected area. Travelling between islands involves a mix of domestic flights and ferries, and the practical options differ from one pair of islands to another.
The archipelago
Nine islands, nine journeys.
Cape Verde is not one destination: every island has its own landscape, pace and culture. We operate on six islands every day and arrange the other three on request.
São Vicente
Every day
Mindelo, the cultural capital: morna, carnival and harbour life.
Santo Antão
Every day
A hiker’s paradise: green valleys and clifftop trails.
Santiago
Every day
Praia, UNESCO-listed Cidade Velha and the African soul of the country.
Fogo
Every day
The 2,829 m volcano, its vineyards and its coffee.
Sal
Every day
Santa Maria beaches, the salt flats of Pedra de Lume, turquoise sea.
Boa Vista
Every day
Endless beaches, whales in spring, turtles in summer.
Maio
On request
Wild beaches and absolute calm, far from it all.
São Nicolau
On request
Mountains and villages off the beaten track.
Brava
On request
The island of flowers, the archipelago’s best kept secret.
Let’s create your Cape Verde journey.
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