Is Cape Verde like the Canary Islands?

Cape Verde and the Canary Islands are difficult to compare. Both archipelagos have their own atmosphere and culture. Quite similar are the climate and the beautiful beaches. Cape Verde is approximately 700 kilometers more to the south than the Canary Islands and is closer to the equator.



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In Cape Verde temperatures – partly due to the closer location near the equator – are slightly higher than on the Canary Islands. The weather varies depending on the height and the location of the various islands. On the flat islands (Sal, Boavista, Maio or Fuerteventura, Lanzarote) it is generally warmer.

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In the winter of for example West-Europe it is summer in Cape Verde. This means a lot of sunshine, almost no rainfall and a lovely sea temperature. It is not for nothing that the Cape Verde Islands are in the top five winter sun destinations.

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Enjoy your parties in Cabo Verde Cape Verde is definitely the destination for you. Especially in the islands of Sal, São Vicente and Santiago, and partly also in Boavista, you will find many places for enjoy of Cape Verde nightlife, dance and listen to live music.

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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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Both archipelagos have their own atmosphere and culture. Quite similar are the climate and the beautiful beaches. Cape Verde is approximately 700 kilometers more to the south than the Canary Islands and is closer to the equator. Partly because of this, the temperature is slightly higher in Cape Verde.

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Cape Verde is considered, by many, as an alternative to the Caribbean and offers the same stunning powdery white sand beaches but for cheaper, with shorter flight time (six hours from the UK) and no jet lag as there's only an hour's time difference.

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Cape Verde is famous for its warm tropical climate, volcanic islands, wonderful musicians, and delicious cuisine. Americans may not have heard much about Cape Verde, but Europeans are much more familiar with the islands as a winter escape.

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La Palma - best for jaw-dropping scenery It's no wonder that the most north-westerly of the Canary Islands is known as both La Isla Bonita (The Beautiful Island) and La Isla Verde (The Green Island). The capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma, is an attractive history-rich town that's well worth a day (or two) of exploration.

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Madeira has a milder climate, which is great for lush green nature. Madeira is not recommended for a beach vacation, but you can still take a swim in the sea. For stunning wide beaches, Cape Verde is the place to be!

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Cape Verde is a relatively cheap holiday destination where you get a lot for your money. Definitely on the islands where a limited number of tourists are coming. The average price level in Cape Verde is for example significantly higher than in West-Europe.

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Cape Verde is arguably one of the world's most underrated destinations being full of pure, untouched beauty. It is full of stunning tropical beaches, with Santa Monica Beach on Boa Vista Island considered the most stunning beach in the country 18 kilometers (11 miles) long.

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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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The lesser known islands of Cape Verde, 400 miles off the coast of West Africa, are a go-to for luxury holidays.

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The best time to visit Cape Verde is between November and June, during the dry season when the weather is warm and sunny. Cape Verde has a very dry tropical climate with low rainfall and lots of sunshine year round.

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The paths on the islands are not waymarked and finding your way independently can be difficult, which is why we only recommend certain self-guided routes. The most spectacular of them all is the coastal walk from Cruzinha to Ponta do Sol on Santo Antão.

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