Cape Verde Travel Forum

Hi, me & my friends are a group of well travelled women in our mid 20's & we are considering Cape Verde as our next destination. The main ingredients needed for our holidays are:
-hot weather
-beautiful beaches
-nice accommodation
-places to see & explore
-active nightlife (bars, clubs, disco's) we don't expect 'Ibiza' but we are not have a drink at the hotel bar and be in bed by midnight people!

I like what I have seen so far from different website but would like advise from locals or people who have travelled to the island themselves to confirm if the above criteria's will be met.

Thanks!

I am a dedicated runner.
Is it save to go out running on my own early in the morning?

I will be visiting Praia for a couple of days and will be staying with friends who don't have an internet connection at home. Unfortunately, I will need to check my emails at least twice a day and possibly do some work. I will have my laptop with me. My questions are:

1. Is there a place in Praia where I can access the Internet either free or paid using wifi? This would allow me to work from my computer.

2. If not, can anyone recommend an affordable cybercafé or other place where I can access the Internet?

Finally, what types of electrical plugs are used in Cape Verde?

Thanks.

Hi can anyone tell me if maestro debit cards can be used in the ATM's on the island of SAL?

Thanks

Hi,

Has anyone stayed in the Juniour suites with sea view at the Morabeza Hotel in Santa Maria
My husband and I are going 31 Jan 2008, also can you get sports massages there.
Also what is the Mistral windsurf centre like.

Any comments most welcome

Thanks!

We are considering having a chill out holiday in Cape Verde Islands, possibly in either February or March next year. Can anyone please help with the following information?

1). Any hotel recommendations would be welcomed?
2). Is it best to stay on a B&B or AI basis?
3). What is the average cost of a meal when eating out?
4). What is the average cost of drinks?
5). Any restaurants and/or bars recommendations?
5). What will the weather be like at this time of year?
6). Any other information would also be most welcomed.

Many thanks

we are going to santa maria in february and need some advice. we would like to know the prices of the usual holiday things such as the price of a beer in bars and the average cost of a meal eating out. many thanks.

Hi there, I am off to Cape Verve on the 30th Nov, I am travelling alone and all I have done so far is book the flights to and fro uk and the connecting one on tacv.

I would love know whether I can just 'rock up' and find a place for 1 night in Sal easily? and again can I just fly to Sao Vicente and find places to stay easily??

Where would you recommend Mindello or Foya Branca? Foya seems a little remote??

Hope to get some help

Thanks

W

My friend has decided to get married abroad and has chosen the beautiful Cape Verde Islands.We cannot,however find a travel agent that has wedding "packages".Does anyone have any information or contact names/numbers that they could pass on????
Kind regards
Sarah

I will be visiting Cape Verde for two weeks and I wonder what activity kan one get involve in except for sunbathing. Is the people friendly and do they speak English?

AABA

Buying flights only.

Is it relatively easy to find budget accommodation early on my arrival in mid November ?

I will be travelling to Cape Verde and would like to know if I could take out local money from an ATM machine with my Meistro card.

Is there a Maestro sign on any ATM machine in Cape Verde???

Hi !

I'm contemplating a break on Sal between now and Christmas, however I'm a little strange when it comes to food and have a particular problem with seafood......... I'll spare you the details... LOL

Having read most on the information on Cape Verde it seems, quite understandably, that fish dominates the diets and menus there. What is the availability of foods such as dairy products, fresh fruit and meats such as pork, beef and chicken ?

Please can you tell me if these are readily available. I'm staying at the Rui Funana from the 27th of this month and think I read somewhere that there was one outside the hotel. Please can someone confirm if this is true. If not where would the mearest one be located.

Many thanks

we are considering a trip to cape verde in january for some winter sun, what sort of temperatures can we expect land and sea?
Is there any good snorkeling to be had? Preferably off the beach rather than having to hire a boat. many thanks in advance
Linda

Is the swimming pool at the otel Odjo D'Agua fresh or salt water??

Any other comments on the hotel.

i have heard good things about cape verde but know nothing about it.
i am keen to take a holiday there in late november from london
can anyone advise me for a quiet relaxing place?
also....does anyone have any good travel agents for holidays there?????
advice is much appreciated

Hi there,
My husband and I will be travelling to santa maria in october.I am extremely allergic to all nuts, to the extent that I can die if I eat any nuts (including nut oils, almonds etc), and not sure what language will be spoken by the waiters in Cape Verde. I need a few sentances written down so i can hand them this when ordering food in restuarants. Something that says....'Im allergic to all nuts, and if i eat any nuts i will die. can you please ensure my meal is nut free?' If anyone can be of assistance, I would be extremely greatful to you.
Many Thanks,
Catherine.

WE'RE THINKING OF HOLIDAYING IN SANTA MARIA IN FEB?
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT THE WEATHER IS LIKELY TO BE?
IS IT HOT ENOUGH FOR THE BEACH AND WARM ENOUGH TO SWIM IN THE SEA.
ALSO WE`VE BEEN TOLD IT CAN GET QUITE WINDY AND CHILLY AT NIGHT?
THANX.

Planning to move my ex trawler from canaries to cape verde in autumn,anyone interested in joining the crew for interesting trip down,modest contribution required for nosh and fuel.Interested parties contact my e mail...davmori@hotmail.com...and ill get back to you.

I was wondering if anyone knew anything about deep sea fishing here? Are there any organised trips etc that you can do? How much does it cost and what do you primarily fish for?

Thanks

does anyone have any suggestions for good bars to visit in Sal . looking for good atmosphere and music if possible

i have been told you can get a visa on arrival on sal and that it costs 25 euros per person . does anyone know if this is correct.

what should i do when i go to paria

Hi All,

I'm interested in investing in property in Cape Verde - and after looking around have decided that Noscasa look to be the best company to use.

Has anyone any extra knowledge of them that might be useful? - their site is noscasacv.com and it all seems to check out on there. And any tips that you think might come in useful with any part of the process?

Thanks.

I'm off to Cape Verde soon and understand that I should take cash as there are not many banks!

Please could someone tell me which currency I am best to take. I guess Euros but would US Dollars be better?

where would you recommend more to spend 10 days? looking for nice beaches, sightseeing (nature and history but especially nature), relaxed night life. laid back place. month: may. thanks for your help!

Is anyone familiar with these apartments. I am looking to rent a 2 bedroom for a 2 week holiday in September. What should i expect to pay ?.
I hear the Turtle Bay apartments in Santa Maria are nice ?.

We are visiting some of the Cabo Verde islands around Easter. Would like to know if there are internet cafes, internet access in mayor hotels or mobiles are working on the islands.

Thanks a lot.

My boyfriend and I are thinking of getting a package deal to the Pontao Hotel close to Santa Maria because this is the cheapest option in cape verde that we found.
my boyfriend doesnt like non-hotel or guesthouse accommodation, but would it be cheaper and where would you suggest staying if we aranged the accommodation and flights from the UK ourselves?
I understand Sal is the most developed island. Would you recommend going there or should we try to go to one of the other islands???

all help and advice welcomed!
thanks
kirk