What is the color of the sand in Cape Verde?


What is the color of the sand in Cape Verde? These Cape Verde islands have amazing white sandy beaches and an azure blue sea. In the south of Cape Verde, the islands of Santiago, Fogo, Brava and Maio form the leeward islands.


Is sand yellow or tan?

Most sand on beaches is composed of gray or tan quartz and feldspar. Quartz is a light-colored mineral, so your white sand beach will most likely have a lot of quartz in it. Darker sand comes from a number of minerals that are often denser and heavier than tan and quartz.


Is Cape Verde a party island?

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.


Is Cape Verde better than Madeira?

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!


Is it cheap in Cape Verde?

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.


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.


Is Sal or Boa Vista better?

Both islands are very much the same, however I would say Boa Vista a lot less developed. I first visited Sal in 2007 and again in 2016 and it hasn't changed and I'd say will be the same story with both islands in another 10 years. We did island tours on both islands and much more enjoyed Sal on the whole.