Cap Verde Islands, officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is a small island country of ten #volcanic islands in the central Atlantic Ocean. It once was the first European settlement in the tropic region, when Portuguese explorers discovered this beautiful place in the 15th century. It became independent from Portugal in 1975. Golden sand beaches, beautiful clean #azure water, breathtaking volcanic sceneries and a #kitesurfing and #sailing paradise, that is what Cap Verde is all about. Some people claim it to be the most #underrated winter sun destination on Earth. Let us show you why and follow us on a tropic volcanic island hopping trip. 

Here is a sneak peak of some of our highlights: 

Sal

Sal is a place that looks and feels like #paradise. It is that easy. Golden sand beaches, tropic flair, incredible azure blue water and a cloudless blue sky almost every day of the year. Sal has 330 days of sunshine each year! The capital of Sal is #Espargos and located directly in the centre of the island. Unfortunately there are no beaches at Espargos but the area has a spectacular variety of maritime life along it’s rugged stone coast and is perfect for #snorkeling and #diving. The most beautiful and almost picture book beach of the island is undoubtedly in #SantaMaria. Crystal clear water, golden pure sand and a water temperature that never drops below 20°C, what more can you ask for? Constant winds also make perfect conditions for #kite and #windsurfing.

Pedra Lume is an almost hidden place of the island as the small village can only be reached by one single road from Espargos. This place seems almost #magical and has a long tradition reaching back to the 18th century, as it was a place for the trade and production of sea salt. Except a small cafe run by the locals, there is no store in this fisherman village and it seems that time has not passed here.

Boa Vista

Talking about beautiful golden sand beaches and an azure blue and clean sea, Boa Vista is in no way inferior to Sal but not as crowded, which makes it a true insider tip for #beachlovers. It feels more calm and rejuvenating to explore the narrow streets of the islands tiny villages. The streets are guarded with date trees on each side and you will see abandoned villages and ruins on the way to the main town Sal Rei with it‘s lovely cafes and restaurants. Boa Vista is the island, where desert and Atlantic meet, because it consists mainly of shifting sand #dunes brought by the wind from the #Sahara. It is therefore also called the desert Island. The northwestern part is also completely in the hands of an untouched desert called Deserto de Viana. If you want to go on a #pirate adventure then you have to stop by at Praia da Atalanta beach. The wreck of the Spanish cargo ship Cabo Santa Maria, which ran on ground in 1968, is located right at the beach. Who knows, maybe there are some #treasures left behind? Arrrrrrrrrrrr!

Sao Vincente

Sao Vincente is an island full of passion, life, love, culture and #creativity. Mindelo, the cultural hub and capital of the island is home of some of the most influential and creative musicians, artists, writers and creators of Cap Verde. When the sun goes down the city really comes to life through its various bars, cafes, restaurants and music that is played live everywhere. If you are into #windsurfing you have to visit Sao Vincente as it is one of the finest spots for speed windsurfing or go on a #hiking adventure and #explore two of the highest mountains in the area, Monte Verde and Monte Cara.

Santo Antão

São Vicente's neighbour Santo Antã is the most westerly segment of the archipelago and some say even the most western point in Africa. Santo Antao is titled the „Most Visibly Volcanic Island in the Cape Verde Archipelago" as the dramatic #volcanic sceneries can be seen everywhere on the archipel. You have an astonishing view over the island from the top of Santo Antã‘s highest volcanic mountain Topo da Coroa. In the southwest of the small coastal city #Pombas, which is located next to a beautiful bay, the mountain Pico da Cruz invites you to a hiking trip to the top. The pastel-coloured houses, tiny streets and heart warming locals of Pombas will make you fall in love with this place. Coconut palms and sugar cane plantations create an atmosphere like in the #Caribbean.