{"id":3817393,"date":"2021-02-05T15:40:49","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T14:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/?p=3817393"},"modified":"2026-03-03T10:49:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T09:49:11","slug":"cape-verde","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/us\/cape-verde\/","title":{"rendered":"Set sail for the Cape Verde archipelago"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d header_2_line_height=\u201d1.4em\u201d custom_padding=\u201d40px||40px||true|\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The little country with so much to offer<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Like pieces of the world\u2019s end borne by a sea breeze, the Cape Verde islands float off the coast of northern Senegal in the Atlantic Ocean. With its contrasting landscapes, wild and sometimes harsh environment, patchwork of colours and melting pot of cultures, this little country gradually reveals its identity as you hop from island to island.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||40px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n<p><span>In the beginning, God created the world\u2026 then, tired from his creation, the Almighty rubbed his hands above the ocean. And this, so the legend goes, brought crumbs of divine earth tumbling down, which emerged from the sea as the ten \u201crocks\u201d of\u00a0<\/span><strong>Cape Verde<\/strong><span>. Embark on a little ride through a compendium of Cape Verdean marvels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||40px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Santiago, the African island<\/h3>\n<p><span>Santiago is the archipelago\u2019s largest island, its cradle and its economic heart. This is where the navigator\u00a0<\/span><strong>Antonio da Noli<\/strong><span>\u00a0disembarked in 1460 to found Ribeira Grande, now\u00a0<\/span><strong>Cidade Velha<\/strong><span>. Listed as a\u00a0<\/span><strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong><span>, it was a crucial port of call for the African slave trade in the 16<\/span><sup>th<\/sup><span>\u00a0You can visit the ruins of its old cathedral, its royal fortress and the pillory in the city\u2019s main square. Each of these sites is steeped in history. Around a dozen kilometres to the east lies Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. In the\u00a0<\/span><strong>historical Plateau district<\/strong><span>\u00a0and under the covered\u00a0<\/span><strong>market of Sucupira<\/strong><span>, African, Portuguese, Mediterranean and Latin American influences all converge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||40px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Fogo, the volcanic island<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d width=\u201d100%\u201d width_tablet=\u201d\u201d width_phone=\u201d\u201d width_last_edited=\u201don|phone\u201d max_width=\u201d1000px\u201d module_alignment=\u201dcenter\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||5px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_enable_color=\u201doff\u201d background_enable_image=\u201doff\u201d background_size=\u201dcontain\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_image src=\u201dhttps:\/\/escales.ponant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/fogo-ile-cap-vert-2-resize.jpg\u201d alt=\u201dfogo ile cap vert \u201d title_text=\u201dDirt Road through Volcano Landscape\u201d align=\u201dcenter\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d custom_margin=\u201d-24px|||||\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d40px||40px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n<p><span>To the east of Santiago stands the extraordinary\u00a0<\/span><strong>Fogo, the \u201cblack pearl\u201d of Cape Verde:<\/strong><span>, the great volcanic island that also produces wine and coffee. Rising up with Pico do Fogo \u2013 the country\u2019s only active volcano \u2013 the island towers above the archipelago from its lofty 2,800-metre peak.\u00a0<\/span><strong>Scaling Pico do Fogo<\/strong><span>\u00a0and exploring its caldera are, of course,\u00a0<\/span><em>must-do<\/em><span>, activities that promise breathtaking landscapes and panoramas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||40px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Brava, the wild island<\/h3>\n<p><span>A fragment of wilderness and authenticity that can only be reached from Fogo,\u00a0<\/span><strong>Brava<\/strong><span>\u00a0is the\u00a0<\/span><strong>smallest island<\/strong><span>\u00a0in the archipelago. Enveloped in fog and cooler temperatures, it is a paradise for birds, who benefit from the luxuriant, breathtakingly beautiful vegetation. Hibiscuses dominate this setting, hence its nickname: \u201cthe island of flowers\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||40px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">S\u00e3o Vicente, the cultural island<\/h3>\n<p><span>On the\u00a0<\/span><strong>island of S\u00e3o Vicente<\/strong><span>, the beautiful, festive town of\u00a0<\/span><strong>Mindelo<\/strong><span>\u00a0leads a carefree existence nestled in a bay surrounded by hills. The archipelago\u2019s cultural capital and a hotspot for art and music, Mindelo is the birthplace of\u00a0<\/span><strong>Ces\u00e1ria \u00c9vora<\/strong><span>. also known as the Barefoot Diva. It was she who delivered the best rendition of\u00a0<\/span><em>Morabeza<\/em><span>, an upbeat yet wistful \u2013 and typically Cap Verdean \u2013 song, to the beat of languorous\u00a0<\/span><em>mornas<\/em><span>. Another emblem of Mindelo is its carnival, which delivers a climax of colours and extravagance!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||40px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Santo Ant\u00e3o and S\u00e3o Nicolau, the green islands<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Santo Ant\u00e3o<\/strong><span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><strong>S\u00e3o Nicolau<\/strong><span>are the two greenest islands in the archipelago. The sharp relief of\u00a0<\/span><strong>Santo Ant\u00e3o<\/strong><span>\u00a0is tempered by the gentler slopes of\u00a0<\/span><strong>S\u00e3o Nicolau<\/strong><span>. On Santo Ant\u00e3o, hiking enthusiasts can enjoy treks into the heart of the lush Paul Valley or along the cobblestoned Estrada da Corda road that crosses the island from north to south. Ramblers, meanwhile, will appreciate S\u00e3o Nicolau\u2019s easier footpaths as they look for rare and splendid dragon trees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||40px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sal, the salty island<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Beaches, turquoise water and coral reefs<\/strong><span>,\u00a0diving, surfing and windsurfing:\u00a0<\/span><strong>the island of Sal<\/strong><span>\u00a0will appeal to both holidaymakers who want to relax and those looking for some watersports fun. The white sandy Santa Maria beach, at the island\u2019s southern tip, is especially popular. Its\u00a0<\/span><strong>Ponta Preta waves<\/strong><span>\u00a0are renowned among experienced surfers and kitesurfers alike. Inland, the Pedra de Lume salt ponds are now one of Cape Verde\u2019s protected natural sites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d max_width=\u201d900px\u201d custom_padding=\u201d0px||0px||true|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d header_2_font=\u201d|300|||||||\u201d header_2_text_color=\u201d#334556\u2033 header_2_font_size=\u201d38px\u201d header_2_line_height=\u201d1.4em\u201d custom_padding=\u201d40px||40px||true|\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span>Culture, nature, beaches and adventure: this little country is every bit as wonderful as its larger counterparts!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=\u201don|phone\u201d admin_label=\u201dMEA \u2013 classic\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d background_color=\u201d#f7f7f7\u2033 width_tablet=\u201d\u201d width_phone=\u201d100%\u201d width_last_edited=\u201don|phone\u201d max_width=\u201d1000px\u201d custom_margin=\u201d||50px||false|false\u201d custom_padding=\u201d|50px|50px|50px|false|true\u201d custom_padding_tablet=\u201d\u201d custom_padding_phone=\u201d|40px||40px|false|true\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.16\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d theme_builder_area=\u201dpost_content\u201d][et_pb_text 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