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Cape Verde
"10 incredible islands,
1 amazing destination"
- Q&A'sFrequently asked questions about Cape Verde
Where is Cape Verde?
Cape Verde is an archipelago a few hundred miles of the coast of Senegal. The 10 islands of Cape Verde, from which 9 are habited, are very different from each other. In recent years Cape Verde has become a popular tourist destination, with many tourists visiting the islands of Sal and Boavista. For example, the flight Amsterdam to Sal takes about 6 hours.
What currency is used in Cape Verde?
The Cape Verdean currency is called 'escudos'. The escudo is linked to the euro, so the rate does not fluctuate. Current rate: € 1 = CVE 110
In tourist destinations like Sal and Boavista there are places where payment in Euros is accepted. It is not likely that payment in Euros will be possible in other places.
Do I need a Visa for Cape Verde?
EU-citizens and citizens from the USA can travel to Cape Verde without a visa, but will need to by a tourist visa at the boarder when entering the country. Cost for the visa is € 25. There has been talk about this visa being suspended by the government in order to stimulate the tourism sector.
- Get to know Cape Verde
From our blog:
7 places in Cape Verde
you absolutely need to see
Beyond the beaches of Sal and Boavista
- Traveling around Cape Verde
Island hopping around the archipelago
Ferry Schedule Armas & Inter Ilhas
SÃO VICENTE - SANTO ANTÃ0 07:00, 08:00, 14:00, 15:00
SANTO ANTÃO - SÃO VICENTE 09:00, 10:00, 16:00, 17:00
Ferry Schedule - Cabo Verde Fast Ferry
Saturday, 29th of July
• SVICENTE-SNICOLAU 12:00H-15:00H
• SNICOLAU-PRAIA 16:00H-23:00H
Sunday, 30th of July
• PRAIA-FOGO 10:00H-14:00H
• FOGO-BRAVA 15:00H-15:30H
• BRAVA-FOGO 16:00H-16:30H
• FOGO-BRAVA 17:00H-17:30H
Monday, 31th of July
• BRAVA-FOGO 08:00H-08:30H
• FOGO-PRAIA 09:30H-13:30H
• PRAIA-FOGO 15:00H-19:30H
• FOGO-BRAVA 20:00H-20:30H
Tuesday, 1st of August
• BRAVA-FOGO 08:00H-08:30H
• FOGO-PRAIA 09:30H-13:30H
• PRAIA-FOGO 15:00H-19:30H
• FOGO-BRAVA 20:00H-20:30H