Can you Swim in Cape Verde? + The 6 BEST Beaches for It
Key Takeaways from This Article: Cape Verde has some incredible beaches, but not all beaches are considered safe for swimming. Sea conditions for swimming depend on the weather and wind, so it’s important to check conditions before you swim. Look out for coloured flags at the beach. If there are none, you will need to […]
Monthly Cape Verde Weather Guide + Insider Tips
Key Takeaways from this Article: Best Time for Hiking: Recommended months: October to May Ideal islands: Santo Antão, Santiago, Fogo Enjoy lush mountains and volcanic landscapes on these islands during the dry and comfortable months for hiking. Best Time for Touring and Outdoor Activities: Generally favourable year-round weather in Cape Verde. The dry tropical climate […]
Is Cape Verde Safe to Visit in 2024? + 7 Safety Tips
Key takeaways from this article: The Cape Verde islands are considered safe to visit, especially when compared to many other African countries; however, we recommend taking the usual precautions to protect your valuables. Be extra careful when heading into crowded areas, as these areas may be frequented by pickpockets. Travelling solo as a woman is […]
The Best Places to Go Whale Watching in Cape Verde
Key takeaways from this article: Where to go: The islands of Boa Vista and Sal. When you can see them: Sightings are possible between February and May. Which species you can see: Humpback whales, pilot whales, sperm whales and more! What you should bring with you: A good camera and plenty of water. About […]
TUI Academy wants to train 350 youths from Sal and Boa Vista within the next 3 years
Two technical courses are currently taught in Sal Island, relating to cooking and pâtisserie, and bar and restaurant. The two courses last for eight months and are aimed at young people who only have education up to eighth grade, are unemployed, and come from families who are struggling financially. The TUI Academy initiative, which has […]
Cape Verde Hiking: 9 Truly Breathtaking Trails
Key takeaways from this article: The best islands to hike in are: Santiago, São Vicente, Santo Antão and Fogo. Volcanoes, mountains, lush green valleys… Cape Verde has it all. Avoid hiking between July and October as humidity and rainfall spikes during this time. Bring plenty of water and don’t forget to take photos! Why […]
Applications for Cabo Verde Digital Scholarship open until 23 January
“Cape Verde’s digital transformation is our priority”. Milton Cabral – Cabo Verde Digital To date, the Cabo Verde Digital scholarship has presented encouraging results. CV Digital provided financial support for around 150 young entrepreneurs and 83 projects in the first three editions of the program. The Cabo Verde Digital Scholarship will support at least an additional […]
Blue Hack, the United Nations’ Blue Economy Innovation Contest, Arrived in Mindelo
Blue Tech OceanVision was the winning startup for the Mindelo edition of the Blue Hack contest, which took place in late November. Blue Tech OceanVision is a business idea that aims to develop an underwater simulator as its main product and bring it to the national market. The company’s primary goal is to promote it […]
The 2nd Sal Municipal Sports Forum focused on Entrepreneurship, Sports, and Youth
The opening session for the Municipal Sports Forum, held at the Salão Nobre dos Paços do Concelho (or Council Chambers’ Noble Hall), was hosted by Carlos Monteiro, Minister of State for Youth and Sports, under the motto of “Together, so that sport doesn‘t stop”. Over the course of three days, the youths heard speakers from […]
Cape Verde strongly represented at Web Summit 2022
The young Cape Verdean companies that were selected to attend Web Summit 2022 were helped by the Cape Verdean Government, which paid for their travel and accommodation as well as their participation fees. The group did their best to increase their network, find potential partners and investors, and publicize their businesses. 10 Startups were presented: […]