In addition to the inhabitants, the island nation is home to around 700,000 foreigners, for example from France, Luxembourg, Portugal, the Netherlands or the USA.
In addition to the inhabitants, the island nation is home to around 700,000 foreigners, for example from France, Luxembourg, Portugal, the Netherlands or the USA. Most of Cape Verde’s inhabitants are Catholic, at around 90%. There are also some Jehovah’s Witnesses, Muslims, Protestants and a small number of inhabitants who are considered followers of sects. The official language of Cape Verde is Portuguese. Crioulo is also spoken as a lingua franca.
Sights in Cape Verde
Cape Verde’s islands offer many great opportunities for beach and sun holidays. Popular beaches include those on the islands of Boa Vista Praia do Estoril, Maio, Santiago or Sal. In addition, the coasts off the islands are considered a diver’s paradise due to the many shipwrecks in the Atlantic. Apart from the Atlantic coast, most of Cape Verde’s islands are also very mountainous, attracting many hiking holidaymakers. For example, the island of Santo Antão has particularly many hiking trails. However, one of Cape Verde’s main attractions is the crater of the Pico do Fogo volcano, which last erupted in 1995.
In addition to the landscape, Cape Verde’s islands also boast many historical and cultural sights. These include, for example, the presidential palace, the ruins of the cathedral or Praia’s Praça da República.
Location and climate of Cape Verde
Cape Verde is an island nation made up of the Cape Verde Islands in the Atlantic. Of the 15 islands in this archipelago, nine are inhabited: Santiago, Maio, Brava, Fogo, São Nicolau, Sal, Santo Antão, Boa Vista and São Vicente.
The climate on Cape Verde’s islands is mild and dry. There are hardly any major temperature differences between day and night, and seasonal fluctuations are also very small. Throughout the year, temperatures on the islands range from 23 to 30 degrees, with high humidity of up to 70%.
Entry and arrival
Cape Verde has two international airports: Sal Amílcar Cabral Airport and Francisco Mendes Airport. Both airports are located just about two kilometres from the city centres, which can easily be reached by taxi from the airports. There are also many cruise ships that call at the port of Mindelo on the island of São Vicente.
To travel to Cape Verde, German nationals require a passport valid for at least six months and a visa. The visa must be applied for in advance at the relevant embassy in Berlin and is valid for 90 days. Visas are only issued at the border in exceptional cases. Travellers also need proof of a valid yellow fever vaccination. This vaccination is mandatory for all travellers over one year of age.
