There are a number of books and websites that provide general information about the islands.


Maps : Open the links below to view the maps of the 10 islands in Cape Verde


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The photo on the next page, taken from a plane looking down over Vila Verde (left) and Santa Maria (far right) on Sal, shows the flat landscape of the south of the island. Photo taken by Mr. S.Leese, Barnsley.
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Cape Verde & Santiago: Has a large international airport. The main capital City of Praia (for Cape Verde) is on Santiago.

March 08: 15 Brits living & working in Praia.

Many areas [...]

On arriving by boat on the Ferry from Sao Vicente and into the port at Porto Novo, the landscape in front of you again is barren but mountainous.

Half an hour’s [...]

The flight bringing you towards the island of Sao Vicente from Sal will provide views of the coastal areas of Baia das Gatas and Calhao if you are viewing out [...]

For those of you that have just seen photos in magazines, property brochures or an artist’s impression of Sal you may be in for a bit of a shock when [...]

The Island of Maio - July 08

The flight to Maio from Praia, Santiago was short and sweet, a full 10mins. It was a cloudy morning but on approach and looking [...]

December 07 - a very short mornings visit was made to Sao Nicolau. An opportunity to take a quick look at what it was like.

The flight from Sal to Sao [...]