Cape Verde Holidays - Travel Guide

The Cape Verde Islands are a group of volcanic islands that lie off the west coast of Africa. Cape Verde was a former Portuguese colony and the influence of Portugal is still evident in the cultural mix of everyday life that you will come across on Cape Verde holidays. Despite having been blighted by drought over the last century, Cape Verde has gradually developed a flourishing tourist industry.

Cape Verde Holidays are very popular with surfers and windsurfers due to the trade winds that create some excellent surfing conditions. The island of Sal in particular has a glowing reputation among the surfing fraternity that have already discovered the attractions of holidays in Cape Verde. The international Airport on Sal lies close to the main tourist area of Santa Maria and the island is blessed with stretches of long white sand beaches.

A ferry system links the Cape Verde islands together and provides the opportunity to see even more of the amazing volcanic terrain and the unique sights of each island. Enjoy a range of watersports in the Cape Verde Islands or simply relax on the sun-drenched beaches. One type of cuisine that you will likely encounter on Cape Verde Holidays will be the tasty fish dishes that draw influence from the distinctive Portuguese and African elements of the islands.

Cape Verde is also known for its distinctive musical style called Morna, which expresses emotion in a similar way to Portuguese Fado music and gives visitors the opportunity to connect with the culture of the islands in venues where it is performed. Cape Verde holidays are an excellent choice for anyone looking for a relaxing and unique island holiday experience away from the more developed tourist destinations. Book Cape Verde Holidays online at Holiday Hypermarket or speak to our travel experts over the phone.