Cape Verde: The Perfect Spot for an Unspoilt Beach Vacation
The vibrant nation of Cape Verde can be found off the West coast of Africa. Cape Verde is the closest tropical archipelago to Europe and consists of ten main islands and eight tiny islets. This whole area features stunning natural beauty and among the most popular activities here are swimming, scuba diving, sunbathing and hiking.
Santa Maria by Erik Clark Slack (Creative Commons
Beaches
Sun worshippers will really be in their element in Cape Verde, as there are dozens of gorgeous sandy beaches to choose from here. Your Cape Verde holiday 2014 will definitely be a memorable one, especially if you are longing for a relaxing beach holiday because of the beautiful islands and fun-filled water sport activities that it boasts of. Some of the area’s best beaches can be found on the island of Boa Vista, which boasts 55kms of pristine white sand beaches.
Sal
The flat desert island of Sal makes a great base to use while exploring Cape Verde, as it boasts an international airport as well as an excellent tourist infrastructure. The village of Santa Maria can be found on the island’s southern coast and features a lively nightlife scene as well as a selection of beautiful beaches. Visitors who are looking for a more chilled out atmosphere will also find plenty of places to stay in the village of Espargos.
Scenic island of Brava by Holger Reineccius (Creative Commons)
São Tiago
This vibrant island contains a number of bustling cities including Praia, which is the capital of Cape Verde. The city of Tarrafal can be found in the north of the island and features a number of stunning beaches. Nature lovers will also want to visit the inland village of São Domingos, which is set in a lush valley and is a great place to go on hiking trips.
São Vicente
This enchanting island is home to the city of Mindelo, which is famous for its vibrant nightlife scene. This is the perfect place to really let your hair down, while Mindelo also provides plenty of daytime sightseeing opportunities.
Of course, this is just a small selection of the things that await visitors to Cape Verde. Some of the other islands that are waiting to be explored in Cape Verde include Santo Antão, San Nicolau, Fogo and the scenic island of Brava. With so much to see and do here, visitors can be sure that they will want to return to Cape Verde time and time again.
