Cape Verde – Indie Traveller

Macaronesia Islands Throwdown: Azores vs Canaries vs Cape Verde

Marek Bron — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:06:04 +0000

Have you ever dreamt of traveling to — dramatic pause — Macaronesia? No, it’s not some exotic Pacific island destination. In fact, Macaronesia is the collective name for four volcanic archipelagos in the Atlantic, including the Azores, Madeira, the Canaries, and Cape Verde. For Europeans, the Macaronesian islands prove that exotic destinations may be closer ... Read more

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Cape Verde: 7 Reasons Why It Should Be Your Next Travel Obsession

Marek Bron — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:24:49 +0000

What if I told you there’s an archipelago that few travelers know about that’s filled with the most incredible hiking trails, home to a friendly and colorful culture, surrounded by seas filled with whales, dolphins, and other life — and is unravaged by mass tourism? Would that maybe capture your interest? Alright, so I need ... Read more

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Travel Guide to Santo Antão, A Wonderland For Hikers

Marek Bron — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 18:23:50 +0000

Santo Antão is one of the greenest islands of Cape Verde and considered by many the most scenic. I, too, completely fell in love with this island with its majestic volcanic landforms and friendly people. At first, though, you might wonder “wait… is this it?”. When you arrive at the ferry terminal in Ponto Novo, ... Read more

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Cape Verde: Getting Away From It All In Tarrafal

Marek Bron — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:15:32 +0000

The remote seaside town of Tarrafal de Monte Trigo was the one place that surprised me most in Cape Verde. I almost didn’t go, just because it’s a bit far removed from other places on Santo Antão island. There also wasn’t much information online about Tarrafal, so I wondered if it’d be worth going. I ... Read more

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Things To Do On São Vicente Island, Cape Verde

Marek Bron — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:41:07 +0000

São Vicente is one of the nine inhabited islands of Cape Verde. It’s quite small (about a 30-minute drive across) and there aren’t infinite things to do on São Vicente, but I much enjoyed my time there. The main destination of my Cape Verde trip was Santo Antão, the neighboring island that’s known for it’s ... Read more

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Travel to Cape Verde: Everything You Need To Know

Marek Bron — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:45:57 +0000

Cape Verde is a spectacular volcanic archipelago off the coast of West Africa. Safe, relatively developed, and with a friendly culture, this small island country makes for a wonderful (and somewhat off the beaten path) trip. For more inspiration, be sure to see my travel guides to Santo Antao and Sao Vicente. In this post, ... Read more

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