Explore Cape Verde Like a Local!

About the Author

Hi, I’m Paulina and I wrote this guide. I visited Cabo Verde for the first time in 2016 and haven’t stopped returning to the islands since then.

I’ve been writing articles on my site PaulinaOnTheRoad.com. There are some really great things I saw in Cabo Verde that I can’t wait to share with you.

I do all of this in this Cabo Verde Guide Book.

Make sure to check Chapter 10 about local food! #yum

What You’ll Read:

✭ Useful Travel Information about Cape Verde
All you need to know about Cape Verde visa, how to get around between islands, which SIM cards to buy, health and safety tips for Cape Verde. 

Including how to save money when traveling from island to island. 

✭ Highlights of every island
A general overview of the best things to do on every island. 

Perfect if you are limited in time or you’re still wondering what’s the best island to visit in Cape Verde.

✭ In-Depth Guide: The Best Cape Verde Islands for Beaches
All you need to know about Sal, Boa Vista and Maio! Learn how to find the best spots to escape the crowds. 

All lessons learned and discoveries from my stay in Cape Verde: the best places to eat, photography spots and how to find the most secluded beaches.

✭ In-Depth Chapter: The Hiking Islands of Cape Verde
All you need to know about Santo Antao, Fogo Sao Nicolau and Brava. 
Learn about the best hiking trails, how to climb Mount Fogo and about the best viewpoints in Brava.

Every trail comes with detailed how-to instructions. Of course, I’ll share with you the best places to stay and where to taste the best Cape Verdean food.

✭ In-Depth Section: The Culture Islands of Cape Verde
Prepare your trip to the beautiful islands of Santiago and São Vicente. 

With a selection of the best places to listen to Cape Verdean music, eat traditional food and learn about Cabo Verde’s rich history.

Learn about the best beaches in Sao Vicente and how to find the best hiking trails in Santiago. Includes in-depth guides for Mindelo and Praia.

✭ Best Beaches in Cape Verde
There’s at least one scenic beach on every Cape Verde island. But how to get there?

Even mountainous places such as Fogo or Santo Antao boast gorgeous beaches. However, it may be hard to find them. I’ll share a list of the best beaches in Cape Verde and how to get there.

Warning: some of the beaches will be completely desert!

✭ Sustainable Travel Tips: Small, Independent Businesses in Cape Verde
Do you want to make a real difference when traveling but you don’t know how? 

Independent businesses can be hard to find in Cape Verde as they lack the financial resources to promote their businesses. However, it’s here where you’ll make the most genuine encounters. 
And where your purchase can make a difference.

After months of research, I share with you some of the most valuable, local businesses in Cabo Verde. On every island!

✭ Useful Phrases in Cape Verde Creole
A selection of the most useful expressions and typical phrases in Cape Verde creole. It has never been easier to mingle with locals!

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What others say about the “Cape Verde Travel Guide”:

“Planning to visit several islands of the archipelago for almost one month, I was looking for a detailed guide. It was clearly worth the purchase!

Not only is it very enjoyable to read, but more importantly, the author shares a lot of insider tips and hidden gems.

I would never have found that bakery in Sao Vicente without her!”​

Christophe L.

Explorer

“Thanks a lot for the effort to put a small piece of Cape Verde into this guide!

Without the practical information and highlights, you managed to summarize here, we would have missed so much!

It made our trip hopping from Sao Vicente to Santo Antao and Sao Nicolau that more enjoyable!”

Antoine L.

Backpacker

“Thank you so much for the guide!

It was super helpful in preparing for the trip!

Especially for the hikes in Santo Antao. We discovered so many small villages thanks to this guide!”​

Sara N.

First-time visitor

“Your guide was a very useful tool that helped us a lot to find our way in Cape Verde. I already recommended the book to a friend.

Without it, the planning of the trip would have been much much harder and we would never have seen all that we did.”

Antoine L.

First-time visitor

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Frequently Asked Questions

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