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Where is Cape Verde?
Cape verde is situated West of Africa.
The Cape Verde Islands are located in the Mid- Atlantic Ocean 450Km off the west coast of Africa and is Europe’s closest tropical Isle chain. It is next to Senagal and Gambia. The archipelago includes 10 islands, divided into the windward and Leeward groups benefiting from stunning weather all year round, which has led to it becoming a large tourist attraction in recent years with an increasing number of All-Inclusive Cape Verde Holidays on offer.
Santiago is the largest of all of the Islands with over 1000 square kilometres of pristine mountain interior to explore with some really impressive peaks of up to 5,000 feet. The Pico d’Antonio is breathtaking especially when set against the dramatic deep blue ocean and deserted sandy bays.
The weather in Cape Verde is consistently good with temperatures averaging 22-27 degrees all year round. The Island’s latitude within the tropic of Cancer means no hurricanes.
Why Holiday Makers Like to Spend Their Vacations in Cape Verde?
If you’re into surfing or windsurfing and looking for somewhere different for your next holiday why not consider taking a trip to the Cape Verde Islands. In fact, All-Inclusive Cape Verde holidays have become very popular with all those involved in the above mentioned water sports due to the trade winds that blow on to the Islands shores.
It is these trade winds which provide ideal conditions for all forms of surfing, and of all the Islands in this group Sal is the one which has gained the best reputation of all inside the surfing community. But in addition to this island offering great surfing facilities it also has some of the most beautiful white sand beaches that anywhere in the world can offer these days.
As for getting to the Cape Verde Islands, there is an airport is situated right on Sal Island and close to Santa Maria. This is the main tourist part from the isle and so very soon after arriving you can quickly be settling in to your accommodation and enjoying an excellent All-Inclusive Cape Verde holiday.
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What is the History of the Cape Verde Islands?
The Cape Verde islands are thought to have been officially first discovered in 1456 by the Portuguese, but there are suggestions that the islands had already been found previously to this. However, there’s no evidence to back this up, and it is instead based on the probability of such a scenario.
When the Portuguese arrived they quickly declared the islands component of their country’s territory, a status that they held until fairly recently. Alvise Cadamosto was the person to make the discovery, and records suggest that the islands that he found had been at that time lush with vegetation, hence the name ‘Verde’, even though such greenery isn’t so extensive today.
The islands had been all found at different times, and have all played different roles throughout the background of Cape Verde. Sal was found in 1460, along with Boavista, Santiago and Maio. It was originally named Llana, but became essential for the salt plains that had been discovered on it. Indeed, the exportation of salt was the biggest business for the island before tourism came along. São Vicente was also discovered early on in 1462, but it was only during the 19th century that it began to be substantially populated.
What is the Weather Like in Cape Verde?
It varies from island to island, but mostly hot and dry. The islands to the East and North are desert like with hot weather and around 350 days of sunshine a 12 months. The islands to the South and West are a lot more tropical and humid.
Temperatures range from 25 – 32 degrees throughout the year with a brief rainy season. The dryest islands are Sal, Boa Vista, Maio and Santa Luzia (that is uninhabitable). There are no hurricanes that affect the islands, so little chance of any adverse weather spoiling your All-Inclusive Cape Verde Holiday.
What are the Local Food and Drink in Cape Verde?
A mix of African and Portuguese cultures has had a large impact about the meals of Cape Verde. Many different ingredients are utilized within the preparation of dishes resulting in very delicious tastes. As well as very conventional food, you will find also numerous restaurants across Cape Verde who specialize in international dishes.
Cape Verde has a huge variety of fresh fish and seafood, tuna fish is readily accessible and may be the most consumed through the nearby Capeverdeans. These are the other primary types of seafood accessible on Cape Verde, lobster, squid, rock barnacle and many other kinds of shellfish.
The nearby food offers a range of exotic dishes strongly influenced by African and Creole cooking. One from the local dishes is Cachupa rice – a excellent national dish and the most well-known dish from Cape Verde. Cachupa is made from corn, a selection of meats, variety of beans, vegetables like sweet potatoes, manioc, cabbage, squash, and various kinds of sausages. Cachupa is also often made with fresh tuna.
Of course, with the All-Inclusive Cape Verde Holidays on offer here you can eat solely in the hotel if you wish, but it would also be shame not to try one of the local Cape Verde Restaurants.
