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Discover the Magic of the Cape Verde Islands
Imagine an exquisite blend of Old World Portuguese charm and the exotic magic of African culture, and you begin to get a feel for the unique and mysterious beauty that awaits you on the Cape Verde Islands.
The Cape Verde Islands lie, 620 km (385 miles) off the westernmost tip of Africa. They were discovered by the Portuguese in the 15th Century, but were off the beaten path for travellers until only recently. Now, as new flights to major European cities and other destinations continue to be introduced, people are coming to realise the immense potential of the Cape Verde Islands, which are quickly gaining popularity with tourists and investors alike.
Although the Cape Verde Islands are all of volcanic origin, they are diversity itself. There is indeed something for all tastes – from the flat island of Sal, with its stunning pristine beaches and abandoned salt mines, to the lush and rugged landscape of Brava, to the majestic island of Fogo, with its active volcanic peak rising almost 3000m (10,000 ft) above sea level.
Nine of the ten main islands are inhabited. The capital of Cape Verde is Praia, situated on São Tiago island, although it is surpassed in beauty by the charming city of Mindelo, on São Vicente, with its red tiled roofs and abundant colonial architecture.
There’s plenty to do on the Cape Verde Islands. With abundant sunshine all year round and temperatures averaging 26ºC, you can enjoy any water sport you can think of in the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic. The islands’ diverse landscapes can be explored by mountain bike, or on horseback – a great way to take in the spectacular scenery. Or you can even lace up your hiking boots and discover marvellous hidden beauty spots that would be otherwise inaccessible.
If you live for the nightlife, there is no shortage of that in Cape Verde either. With music playing such an important part in the daily life of the locals, you will find enthralling live performances just about anywhere you look. There’s the captivating Morna music, a Creole version of Portuguese Fado, the Funana dance rhythms with their evident Portuguese and African roots, the sensual Coladeira sounds that evolved in the 1930s… the list goes on – as is to be expected when two absolutely different cultures have mingled for so long.
But the greatest thing about the Cape Verde islands is still to come. The islands are at the verge of a tourism boom that is expected to give a significant boost to the local economy and transform them into one of the world’s top holiday destinations.
Cape Verde’s immense potential is being compared to that of the Canaries a few decades ago.
And savvy property investors are already getting in on the act!
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