Cape Verde , the former Portuguese colony, the archipelago of Cape Verde was rediscovered relatively recently as a tourist destination of excellence. Whether it's the music that warms the soul, for the food that makes the mouth water, with special reference pair is all that seafood, the joy and sympathy with these people who get enough or the sun-soaked beaches that appeal to the rest, a thing is certain, each of its islands are a bit of sky, each with its specificity. With the warm way to pack this is one of those destinations that attract when you're not there, delight when we got there and let miss when we leave.
The Cape Verde archipelago is located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 620 km off the west coast of Mauritania in West Africa. Consisting of 10 beautiful islands - nine of which are inhabited - and 5 islets, has a volcanic origin. Santo Antao, Sao Vicente, Santa Luzia, Branco islet, islet Raso, Sao Nicolau, Sal and Boa Vista make up the Windward group, while the Isle of May, Sao Tiago, Fogo and Brava Island are the Leeward group. The main island, St. James, has a mountainous interior and very arid, while the Fire Island proudly displays the archipelago's highest peak, Mount Fire with 2840 m high. St. Anthony already has the highest rainfall of the islands tunes reason is also the greenest. The most common species of plants are rhododendron, beech, dragon tree, the marmulano and corn, while the level of the focus is on wildlife birds and fish, with particular focus on those waters of Ilha do Sal
With a landscape almost lunar beauty of these islands is unique and extremely catchy. Its inhabitants are the result of a mixture of African culture, Portuguese, Mediterranean and Latin, which result in the difference of the Cape Verdean people, distinct from all other Africans.
With an increasing number of tourists to discover the beauties and wonders of its islands, Cape Verde has managed to remain intact and unchanged, despite its increasing infrastructure.
The year was 1456 when the Portuguese first landed in Cape Verde. At that time the islands were deserted, without a soul to give a warm welcome! But more surprising is the fact that at the time the green was the predominant color in all the islands, so predominant that attracted the Portuguese sailors, who returned after half a dozen years on the island of St. James where they founded Ribeira Grande, which currently has the designation of Old Town. Since there were no native opted to bring the Portuguese to the island slaves from the West African coast with the aim of these realizares the toughest jobs.
Over the years the island has become a "base" perfect for all vessels proceeded to the transport of slaves both for Europe and for America. In 1586, Francis Drake plunders Cape Verde, which has had an above-average prosperity. But the Portuguese sovereignty was not challenged, so it remained, while the islands continued to grow and prosper. This development has suffered the first setback in 1747 when the islands were hit by the first of many droughts that thereafter he toldariam evolution and everyday life. This already very complicated deteriorated further because of deforestation and overgrazing that would destroy all vegetation, one that is primarily responsible for the retention of soil moisture.
Descuro in the eighteenth and nineteenth century the great droughts that hit the islands had the unfortunate result of the death of about 100,000 inhabitants. In 1832 began the emigration of large amounts of native to New England , and at the end of this century becomes, due to the privileged location, in a perfect spot for the refueling of ships carrying fuel. In 1975 Cape Verde achieved independence, but still continues to fight against poverty and drought regularly devastates islands and betrays their hope of its inhabitants.
As the main island of Saint James is one of the busiest stops in Cape Verde. The city of Praia, the capital, there is almost certainly the most beautiful cities in all the islands, because, according to almost all who visit this qualification belongs by right to Mindelo, but it is an extremely pleasant place that has the center of all the rocky plateau known as the Plateau. To visit the two beaches located near the town of Praia Mar and Quebra Canela. Outside the perimeter of the beach visitors can not miss the Old Town, the island's first settlement founded by the Portuguese. For those bands can be enjoyed fine views from the top of the Fort Real de San Felipe. About 20 km inland from the beach there is the village of Santo Domingo, with its craft shops. At the north end of St. James is the second largest agglomeration of the island, Tarrafal.
The island of São Vicente is the second largest in Cape Verde and that is what is the city of Mindelo, the liveliest and most beautiful of all cities of the archipelago. There the number of bars and clubs is the largest of all the islands, while it also features the best restaurants.
On the island of Sal is the airport of the archipelago. This island is the favorite destination for Europeans with greater economic resources. The village of Santa Maria worth a visit while the village of asparagus, the main island offers good solutions for those who intend to stay in Salt
North of San Vicente is St. Anthony, one of the beautiful islands of the archipelago. The predominant color is green and it is there that you can observe the most varied species of trees. This is paradise for lovers of hiking and mountaineering. Despite being the smallest island Brava also has its charms to show visitors, especially the unique mountain landscape.
No room for much doubt, the best time to visit the archipelago of Cape Verde is between the months of August and October, time of year when the weather is pleasantly warm. In the remaining months the temperature is much more fresh.
Windy Cape Verde has the presence of this element atmosphere all year round so whatever time you choose to visit you should always go armed with a windproof, we guarantee that you will not regret!
The best and busiest business to practice in almost all the islands of the archipelago of Cape Verde is mountaineering and hiking. One of the most popular islands is St. Anthony, where the main drive happens to the Mountain of Ribeira Grande, located in the northeast of the island. But Brava and Sao Vicente also have good conditions to practice these sports.
Of course, the beach is another "sports" whose favorite holiday is here!
Can travel between the islands is by plane but remember, these domestic flights are not cheap.
In each of the islands is usually travels bus or truck, as taxis are very expensive and not available in large quantities. If you prefer to rent a car knows right away that it can only do the islands of São Tiago, Fogo, Sao Vicente and Sal
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