Cape Verde is a great destination which lies a little away from the Senegal coast. Earlier a Portuguese settlement, today it is a part of the African continent.

An open water body divides Cape Verde and the Western part of Africa. With mild temperatures and a pleasant ambience, the place has a populace of different cultures and heritage. With an African and Portuguese background, the place is a plethora of both cultures.  Many people from this region have left home, for other occupations and today this region has a small population which is on the steady path to growth. The hills and the greenery around, along with the warmth of the sun flooding the entire region makes this a haven for all tourists.

A small area, with a collection of islands accompanied by a great landscape and the area is ready for the tourists to enjoy and bask in this land of pleasure. Visit the barren flats at Maio’s and also go to the green pastures of Santo Antao. Then there is the volcanic peak Fogo, which really looks resplendent with its frozen lava. Then there are the magnificent beaches at Boa Vista and Sal which are a great tourist destination. Crowds come here just to enjoy the scenic beauty  .The place is an absolute favourite of those who like hiking, windsurfing, angling and other such adventurous activities.

While here,  you can rent a car and explore at your own pace . It is a good idea to explore each island and seep in its beautiful ambience along with the grace and charm of an ancient land which is fast developing into a modern town.

Amongst the many things to do in Cape Verde, the Santa Maria base is a great choice for all. With the lovely sight of the blue turquoise waters of the sea, it is exhilarating to feel the whiff of the sea spray and the fragrance of the evening dust here in the land of extraordinary pleasures.

With the friendly nature and the warmth of the people in Cape Verde, the travel here suddenly seems to be a dream trip. These Cape Verdeans are basically Africans and have a mix of culture and tradition of the earlier Portuguese culture . A walk around this place is very interesting and pleasant. With a good landscape and the most magnificent scenery, Cape Verde offers great travel attractions and many interesting things to do while here.

Another interesting things to do in Cape Verde is to hike from Ribeira Grande to Fontainhas. Go to the Surf Zone where you have the maximum kind of surfing.  There are facilities like the Kite Surfing, Surfing School and the Wind Surfing facilities.

Cape Verde also has provisions for submarine tours. These tours on the Sal island are great travel attractions here and tourists like to get underwater and see the beauty of this interesting activity.

Cape Verde is very near to the equator so the climate is hot here all the year around. Hence the actual dry season is from November to July when there is no rain. Tourists like to come here and enjoy the beauty of this place during this time and experience a totally different travel pleasure.

With an intriguing background and an interesting history, Cape Verde gives the tourist many things to do. The simple surroundings and the natural ambience here render the tourists totally speechless with pleasure.