Cape Verde accommodation to expect?

1. Is Cape Verde safe to walk around?
2. What is the best month to visit Cape Verde?
3. Is Cape Verde a good place to live?
4. Is it expensive in Cape Verde?
5. Why can't you swim in the sea in Cape Verde?
6. Is Cape Verde rich or poor?
7. Which is the best part of Cape Verde?
8. Is Cape Verde very windy?
9. Are there sharks in Cape Verde?
10. Do Cape Verde speak English?
11. Is Cape Verde a poor country?
12. Can I buy a house in Cape Verde?

Is Cape Verde safe to walk around?

The risk of crime overall is relatively low in Cape Verde. However, travelers have reported being mugged or robbed on dark roads at night and in isolated areas. Street lights are scarce in many public places throughout the islands, and intermittent electricity blackouts can cause entire suburbs to go dim.

What is the best month to visit Cape Verde?

The best time to visit Cape Verde is between November and June – at this time of year, you can make the most of the white-sand beaches the islands are known for. The temperatures sit around the mid-to-high twenties, and there's hardly any rain.

Is Cape Verde a good place to live?

For a tropical escape that combines a cultural fusion of Portugal, Brazil and West Africa, sweeping beaches and year-round sunshine, Cape Verde is an ideal place to retire or live as an expat. ... It is peaceful and democratic and offers a safe and inviting place for expats from around the world.

Is it expensive in Cape Verde?

A vacation to Cape Verde for one week usually costs around CVE80,601 for one person. So, a trip to Cape Verde for two people costs around CVE161,201 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs CVE322,403 in Cape Verde.

Why can't you swim in the sea in Cape Verde?

Cape Verde islands are all volcanic islands, and some of the islands are having cliffs and strong currents. So it's not advised to go in the sea for a refreshing dive.

Is Cape Verde rich or poor?

Cape Verde is classed as a poor country however, the quality of life ranks highest in the United Nations index of West Africa.

Which is the best part of Cape Verde?

Which Cape Verde Island is best for you?

• BEST FOR FAMILIES – BOA VISTA. With a name that means "beautiful view" Boa Vista does exactly what it says on the tin. ...
• BEST FOR COUPLES – SAL. If you're dreaming of some just-the-two-of-us time, Sal is the island to go for. ...
• BEST FOR ADRENALINE JUNKIES – BOTH.

Is Cape Verde very windy?

Wind in Cape Verde is usually stronger than many places. The windiest month is February, followed by May and April.

Are there sharks in Cape Verde?

Bull sharks and tiger sharks are both deep water sharks, you are very very unlikely to encounter them inshore in Cape Verde. What you mostly see in shallow waters are lemon sharks or nurse sharks, very placid animals.

Do Cape Verde speak English?

The official language in Cape Verde is Portuguese. However, Creole (or Kriole) is widely spoken on the islands. Creole is a mixture of Portuguese, English, African languages, and French. ... And on the bigger islands like Sal and Santiago, you'll find a lot of local people that can speak proper English.

Is Cape Verde a poor country?

Cape Verde is a small archipelago island nation in the Atlantic Ocean off the northwest coast of Africa. The country is mired in absolute poverty, with 30% of its citizens below the poverty line. The World Bank estimates that 14% of the population is living in extreme poverty.

Can I buy a house in Cape Verde?

Foreign nationals may freely purchase residential properties on the Cape Verde Islands. When buying property in Cape Verde, the buyer is not required to open a bank account, although some real estate agents advise it to make payments and property management easier. Taxes have to be paid in the local currency.