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Undiscovered Cape Verde
An Atlantic island discovery
OverviewLying off the west coast of Africa, the Cape Verde Islands offer a unique blend of African and Portuguese history. Volcanic in origin, the islands astound by their diversity. Tourism is still in its infancy, with the main development on the sandy beaches of the flatter eastern islands. Instead, we head for the geologically younger, more rugged islands where there is some superb walking, and where the way of life is often relatively untouched by the outside world. We can enjoy the freshness of this new destination, while recognising that facilities will sometimes be limited.
Our introduction to the archipelago is with the island of São Vicente where we’ll explore the fascinating city of Mindelo, with its British historical connection. We then catch the ferry to Santo Antão where we spend several days exploring the ancient cobbled pathways of this walkers’ paradise.
We fly to the largest island of Santiago with our first stay in the mountains at São Domingos before we travel to the coast to enjoy some good walking around the historic village of Cidade Velha.
Cape Verde offers beautiful landscapes from volcanic to fertile; turquoise seas, exceptional walking and locals whose welcome is warm and sincere. Bring your sense of adventure to the Cape Verde Islands and this will help to make a memorable experience.
Please note: The December 2012 departure follows a different itinerary. Please see our website or contact us for details.
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The walk in Ribeira Principal, Santiago, needed local guidance because rock falls had taken away the path at the beginni...
Had brilliant holiday, and appreciate that it was not going to be a 5 star holiday and made allowances for that. It was ...
Spending his formative years in East Africa, Adrian followed a career as a Chartered Surveyor and Arbitrator in Swaziland, Cayman Islands and UK. 
