Market produce in Cape Verde may include items not so familiar to Europeans. Markets are often colourful, bustling places in Cape Verde, such as this market in Praia on the island of Santiago.

The proposed Little Africa project on the island of Maio was originally programmed to commence on site on 1 July 2021. There has been very little news since then. More: discover-cape-verde.com/little-africa-…

Cape Verde celebrates National Heroes' Day on 20 January each year. This is one of the country's public holidays, but what is National Heroes’ Day? More: discover-cape-verde.com/national-heroe…

These children are having a lot of fun on Bitxe Rotxa beach in Porto Inglês (Vila do Maio) on the island of Maio. They don't have many possessions like children in other parts of the world, but they are happy ...More: discover-cape-verde.com/bitxe-rotxa-be…

It is alarming to have read the recent press releases about the illness and death of some people whilst on holiday in Cape Verde. Since 2022 six British tourists have died in Cape Verde, or following a visit to the country. More information: discover-cape-verde.com/illness-report…

It is carnival time again. The carnival celebrations start within a few days. In Mindelo on the island of São Vicente it commences on 15 February and runs for seven days. More: discover-cape-verde.com/carnival-celeb…

We find that when we talk about Cape Verde, a lot of people don't know anything about the country. Some people don't even know where it is. If you have questions about Cape Verde, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page ...More: discover-cape-verde.com/cape-verde-que…

The nine inhabited islands of Cape Verde have some of the most beautiful beaches you will find anywhere. The many pristine beaches, tropical climate, and beautiful scenery makes Cape Verde a perfect destination for beach vacations. More: discover-cape-verde.com/most-beautiful…

The Câmara (town council) in Tarrafal de São Nicolau has announced the dates of the three largest festivals in 2026. The hope is that announcing the dates early will allow residents to plan and tourists to arrange their visits to the island of São Nicolau. discover-cape-verde.com/festivals-sao-…

The Airport Security Tax (TSA) for visitors to Cape Verde was introduced a few years ago. All visitors to Cape Verde are required to pre-register on the EASE platform. More...discover-cape-verde.com/airport-securi…

Once again there is a new internal airline operating the flights within Cape Verde. The new airline is called CVsky and has been formed by the government to improve the inter-island transportation. More: discover-cape-verde.com/new-internal-a…

Are you considering a holiday in Cape Verde? Are you unsure which island to visit; where to stay; how to get there; or what to do when you are there? with the local people or contribute to the local economy, because the don’t leave the hotel. More:discover-cape-verde.com/tailor-made-pa…

The island of Brava, as well as being the smallest of the inhabited islands that make up the Cape Verde archipelago, is also the greenest. The clouds form over the mountain (Monte Fontainhas) for the entire year. More: ...discover-cape-verde.com/brava-island-c…

In May 2025 we reported on a Cape Verdean Creole-English dictionary. It was published by Mili Mila. This publishing company was formed in 2016 and so is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. More: discover-cape-verde.com/dictionary-pub…

São Nicolau is an authentic Cape Verdean island. Four different landscapes make it unique for tourists who like walking on the beautiful tracks in the various parts of the island. More: ...discover-cape-verde.com/sao-nicolau-li…

In the terrible storm of August 2025, the cultural centre in Mindelo, on the island of São Vicente, was badly damaged. As a result it has been closed for repairs since then. However, the work is now complete and the centre will open again shortly. More: discover-cape-verde.com/mindelo-cultur…

Cape Verde - Fogo. This atmospheric movie of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde reflects on the volcanic eruption in 2014. In it Mustafa talks about how the lava destroyed his hotel and his village in the Caldera. He subsequently rebuilt the hotel.  More: discover-cape-verde.com/movie-cape-ver…

Normally when we report on new hotels in Cape Verde, it refers to a new hotel on the island of Sal. This time, however, it is a new hotel in Mindelo on the island of São Vicente. More: discover-cape-verde.com/new-hotel-sao-…

Fajã d'Água is a tiny village on the northwestern coast of Brava. This little village is sandwiched between the mountains and the sea in what is one of the most beautiful bays in the whole of Cape Verde. More: discover-cape-verde.com/faja-dagua-bra…

For the first time since before the Covid pandemic, flights between Cape Verde and Brazil will restart. Cabo Verde Airlines will be flying between Praia (on Santiago) and Recife the state capital of Pernambuco. More: discover-cape-verde.com/flights-cape-v…