Has anyone been to Cape Verde in February?

There is nothing better than finishing off a walking vacation in Cape Verde with Carnival on Sao Vicente in February. Winter blues into winter bliss. Given that they are 500km off the West African coast, these islands really do have their own climate.



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The maximum speed of the wind can be about 10 to 20 kilometers per hour higher.In the months of January through March there is on average the strongest wind in Cape Verde. Depending on the island and location, the wind force is between 5 and 7 on the Beaufort scale (29 – 61 km / h).

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These conditions continue into the spring, when sea temperatures start to warm. There's also up to 10 hours of sunshine a day in March, giving you plenty of chances to get out and make the most of the waves.

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Since the islands sit further south than the Canary Islands, temperatures are even hotter. Yet, just like all islands, there is a rainy season and for Cape Verde, this is in April. If wall-to-wall sunshine is what you are after, then the best time to visit the islands is between June and November.

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The results of their research show that the mosquitoes in Cape Verde are genetically distinct from their counterparts on the African continent. They exhibit a clear preference for human blood and increased susceptibility to Zika virus, explains Louis Lambrechts, Head of the Insect-Virus Interactions Unit.

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Praia da Laginha This picturesque little beach is home to some of the best beach swimming in Cape Verde; the calm, tranquil nature of the sea makes it easy to swim in for even the most precautious of swimmers. Nonetheless, the beach is manned by lifeguards to ensure visitors have complete peace of mind while swimming.

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The people of Cape Verde are generally friendly and welcoming – and you won't experience the same type of aggressive hassling as you do as a white person in continental Black African countries such as Senegal.

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Is Cape Verde expensive? A question that obviously is very difficult to answer with a yes or no. Most visitors I talk to are suprised by the prices in the country. Yes, prices in general are lower than in most countries in Europe and also the United States.

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Keep sight of your belongings at all times. Leave valuables in a hotel safe if possible and do not carry large amounts of cash. Avoid unlit areas after dark. Petty crimes e.g. pick-pocketing or handbag snatching can occur, including on beaches.

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The 8 best places to visit in Cape Verde
  • Sao Nicolau. Still relatively unknown to tourists, the island of Sao Nicolau is often overshadowed by its neighbour, Sao Vicente. ...
  • Brava. Hidden just behind Fogo is Brava, the smallest and most southern island in the archipelago. ...
  • Sao Vicente. ...
  • Santo Antão. ...
  • Santiago. ...
  • Sal. ...
  • Fogo. ...
  • Boa Vista.


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