Enjoy stunning beaches
If you’re looking to kick back on some picturesque sandy beaches in paradise, look no further than the islands of Cape Verde. Head to Sal for classic bleached white sands and crystal waters, or explore the salty black sand beaches of Sao Nicolau. Boa Vista is another favourite beach spot, whilst the Ilheu de Sal Rei is the ideal place for some desert island dreaming. Catch a boat from Sal Rei and you’ll be there in just 10 minutes.
Get active on the islands
If all that time spent relaxing on the beach doesn’t tire you out, try your hand at one of the many sports that Cape Verde is home to. Boasting some of the best waves in the world, the Cape Verde islands are a surfer’s dream, whilst windsurfing and scuba diving are also hugely popular here too – and it’s a great place to learn. Of course, if you’d rather keep your feet dry, trekking is a great option and there are plenty of spectacular landscapes to choose from. Try Santo Antao for its rugged mountains and luscious forests.
Indulge in delicious food
What could be better than sitting on a beautiful beach, cocktail in hand, enjoying a delicious meal? Not many things, that’s for sure! When it comes to food in Cape Verde, freshly caught seafood is the order of the day, with lobster, squid and shrimp all staples on local menus. Be sure to try the national dish known as cachupa rica, a delicious stew of maize, beans and fish and wash it down with the national drink of grogue, rum made from sugarcane.
What is the currency in Cape Verde?
Thinking of visiting Cape Verde and need to know what currency you'll use? Learn all about the Cape Verdean escudo and whether you can use euros.
The Cape Verdean escudo isn’t available outside of the country, which means you’ll need to take your travel money with you in pounds or euros, ready to convert once you arrive in Cape Verde.
The escudo is fixed at a rate of 110 escudos to 1 euro and euros are widely accepted across the island, so it may be worth converting your travel money to euros before you leave to guarantee good rates once you get there. It’s not a good idea to rely on your debit or credit card on the island, as there are no guarantees that they’ll be accepted.
Order your euros
Travelex in Cape Verde
If you want to pick up some euros to take with you to Cape Verde to exchange for escudos once you arrive, it couldn’t be simpler. All you need to do is place your order online and in as little as four hours, you can pick up your travel money from us in store or have it delivered right to your home. Check out our store locator to find your nearest Travelex.
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