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Cape Verde

Cape Verde·🌊 Coastal

In the Atlantic about 570 kilometers west of the coast of Senegal, The archipelago off West Africa's coast combines volcanic mountain landscapes with endless sandy beaches. Sal and Boa Vista offer Caribbean vibes, Santo Antão dramatic hiking trails. Warm year-round, just 6 flight hours from Europe.

What awaits you

BeachHikingActiveLocal cuisineNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

July–December: up to 28°C with 11h of sunshine per day.

In August–November, water temperatures reach a pleasant 28°C — perfect for swimming.

Mild year-round: even in winter 24°C.

Max. temperature
24°
Jan
23°
Feb
23°
Mar
23°
Apr
24°
May
24°
Jun
25°
Jul
27°
Aug
28°
Sep
27°
Oct
26°
Nov
25°
Dec
Water temperature
24°
Jan
23°
Feb
23°
Mar
24°
Apr
25°
May
25°
Jun
27°
Jul
28°
Aug
28°
Sep
28°
Oct
27°
Nov
25°
Dec
Sunshine hours
9h
Jan
10h
Feb
11h
Mar
11h
Apr
11h
May
11h
Jun
11h
Jul
10h
Aug
10h
Sep
11h
Oct
10h
Nov
10h
Dec
Rain days
0d
Jan
1d
Feb
0d
Mar
0d
Apr
0d
May
1d
Jun
1d
Jul
6d
Aug
8d
Sep
2d
Oct
0d
Nov
0d
Dec

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Cape Verde as a Vacation Destination

Cape Verde is an excellent choice for beach holidays, hiking trips, active holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is August, September, October with temperatures up to 28°C.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are August, September, October, November with water temperatures up to 28°C.

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Local languages
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