Articles about Cape Verde
Planning a trip to Cape Verde? Browse our articles for information about Cape Verde, including guides to the islands, animals and festivals of this volcanic archipelago. From learning about the music of Cape Verde to explaining what grogue is, our articles feature all need to know for your Cape Verde holiday.
Everything you need to know about Cape Verde visas
With year round sunshine and stunning beaches it’s easy to see why the Cape Verde Islands have grown in popularity over the last couple of years. A relative newcomer on the holiday scene, Cape Verde is often referred to as the African version of the Caribbean, so it’s no wonder so many people are keen to visit.
Boa Vista and Sal – The Differences
It seems like holidaymakers all over the world are going crazy over Cape Verde, the chain of islands in the Atlantic Ocean that is often favourably compared to the Canary Islands.
Cape Verde Animals – A Nature-lover's Dream
The small cluster of Cape Verde islands is home to a fascinating mixture of wildlife, with rare species of reptile, bird and sea-based life occupying its volcanic landscape. The range of wildlife here varies depending on the time of year you visit, but overall the islands play host to some of Africa’s most beautiful creatures.
Cape Verde Festivals
Cape Verde can boast many similarities to the Caribbean – pristine sandy beaches, sapphire-coloured sea and a love of festivals and giant outdoor parties.
Cape Verde Island Hopping
Made up of 10 small volcanic islands, Cape Verde is the destination of choice for sun-seekers and watersports’ enthusiasts alike. With all-day sunshine even in winter months, the weather is perfect for exploring beautiful scenery and fascinating historical sites, no matter when you plan to travel.
Cape Verdean Food – A Guide to Island Cuisine
Expect diversity when visiting Cape Verde and sampling the food as the cuisine has many influences, including African, Creole and Portuguese.
What is Grogue?
In England you may very well have heard ‘grog’ used to mean any one of a range of alcoholic drinks. Originally made from rum and water, English grog is now used as a non-specific throwaway word like ‘tipple’. What you probably didn’t know is that in Cape Verde, there is a very specific and well-loved drink called grogue, which has become a stylish favourite for visitors to the isles of the area. This could well be the origin of our word grog.