Trip Snapshot

With a varied collection of landscapes to admire, pages of history to tell you, beaches where you can sunbathe and swim, charming fishermen's villages, typical markets with an African atmosphere, Santiago, the largest island of the archipelago, concentrates many of the attractions of Cape Verde...Take the time to linger there. After visiting Praia, the country's capital, go back to the time of the Portuguese colonization by discovering its 15th-century fortress Cidade Velha. Then cross the island to Tarrafal. Breathtaking panoramas await you in the heart of the mountain ranges before enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the bay of Tarrafal. Don't forget the old colonial prison, a symbol of the martyrs of Portuguese slavery. Finally, discover the market of Assomada and the musical scene of Gamboa. So many happy or sad episodes that have built the Cape Verdean people. Fogo Lunar landscape, impressive silence, in the middle of the vast caldera stands the Pico volcano: 2829 m high! At the foot of this giant, vines and coffee trees grow... On returning from the excursion, it doesn't take long to meet up at the wine cooperative to toast its health between two pieces of goat's cheese of the same vintage! Maio It is a treasure island. The gentle way of life seems to have stopped time. At the bend in the sandy paths between deserted white beaches or unexpected coves, one is surprised to find oneself watching for the arrival of a frigate from another century. The harsh living conditions due to the isolation have also forged the character of the islanders, which manifests itself in a welcome as sincere as it is warm.