Praia International Airport to be Renamed
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The Mail & Guardian Online reported today that The Praia International Airport on Cape Verde will be renamed in homage to Nelson Mandela. 2012 marks the 22 year since his release from prison. See full article:... Read More
New Champagne Bar at Tortuga Beach - Cape Verde
Saturday, November 26, 2011
The first dedicated Champagne bar is due to be opened on Cape Verde at the Tortuga Beach Resort and Spa. The original bar has already enjoyed spectacular reviews and is to be be renamed as The Late Bar, this is the place to be at night. Stylish and... Read More
Lonely Planet Guide to West Africa (incl. Cape Verde)
Saturday, October 8, 2011
If you are planning a trip to Cape Verde, then the Lonely Planet Guide to West Africa, contains a wealth of information on travel, places to stay, health, visas etc. Click here to purchase from Amazon: Lonely Planet Guide to West Africa Read More
Foreign Office Travel Update for Cape Verde
Monday, October 3, 2011
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated their travel advice page for Cape Verde (22/9/11): Summary: Low Threat of Terrorism Low Threat of Crime Low risk of Hurricanes Stable political climate (with peaceful elections having taken place... Read More
Cape Verde is a Top 10 Destination to Visit
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
According to TheMoveChannel.com Cape Verde rose 5 places to number 9 on its top ten most searched for destinations in the latest ‘Top of the props’ report, making up almost 3% of the site’s traffic. (Sept 2011) With the usual... Read More
Increase in Number of Visitors to Cape Verde - 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
The National Statistics Institute (INE) report a 27.5 percent increase in the number of visitors to Cape Verde versus the same period in 2010. This is an increase of 47,000 visitors. The main source of tourists for Cape Verde was the United Kingdom which... Read More
New Cape Verde Aviation Agreement
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
The European Union and the Cape Verde authorities signed an aviation agreement 23 March 2011 which will allow any airline from the EU to operate flights to Cape Verde from a member state, where traffic rights are available and a bilateral agreement exists... Read More
Cape Verde is 2011 Holiday Hotspot
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
The influential travel guide "The Lonely Planet" has placed Cape Verde at number three on its top ten list of countries to visit in 2011. This makes it one of only two African countries to make the coveted list. The other being Tanzania at number 8. This acclamation reflects the growing popularity of the Archipelago amongst tourists attracted by the white sandy beaches and endless sunshine. The guide quotes the Islands as being marketed as the new Canary Islands, with stunnning landscapes,... Read More