With a constantly warm climate, any time of the year is a good time to visit Cape Verde. Go between July – September to observe the sea turtles nesting From December – March, the wind across the islands picks up, making it the perfect time for wind surfing, kite flying and much more!

One week is enough to enjoy some relaxation on the main touristy islands. 2 weeks might be better for island hopping

Portuguese, Crioulo (Portuguese-based Creole), English

Not required

Cape Verde’s National Dish: Cachupa (a slow-cooked stew of corn, beans, cassava, sweet potato, fish or meat (sausage, pork, beef, goat or chicken), and often morcela (blood sausage) Seafood: Being an island location, the seafood is plentiful, of high quality and always available along the coast of the islands. Lobster, marlin, eel, tuna and salmon are just a few common favourites you’ll see on most menus across the islands. Red grouper is a local delicacy on Sal island Feijoada (Pork stew with vegetables and beans) Bol de Cus-Cus (cake made with corn and sugar, usually served warm with butter and cabra cheese) Jagacida (a Portuguese-style rice and beans stew) Grogue (National rum) Fogo wine (can be hit-and-miss depending on the age of the grape) Caipirinha (Brazilian inspired cocktail made with sugar cane and local liquor)

Modi bu sta? – How are you? Sin – Yes Nau – No Bu ta papia Inglez? – Do you speak English? È kantu?/Kanté? – How much is this?