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Cape Verde holiday tips

Former_MSE_Megan
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Hi everyone,

I'm looking at places for a holiday this year and wanted to know what you all thought of Cape Verde? Has anyone been? Any must-dos while I'm out there?

Thanks! :)

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  • richardw
    richardw Posts: 19,470 Forumite
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    Long flight, can be very windy, RIU hotels seem to dominate, not a great mix of holidaymakers.
    Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.
  • FBaby
    FBaby Posts: 18,374 Forumite
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    My opinion is it is a perfect destination around Feb/March to get some warmth (ie. quite a few degrees above Canary Islands) without a long flight, jet lag and much cheaper prices than the Caribbeans.

    Great for a relaxing holiday, around the pool, enjoying fantastic beautiful white beaches and blue lagoon sea. I was impressed with the quality of services at the RIU. Do not go for entertainement and exploration.

    Fantastic place for surfers though and heard it kind be quite fun to hop from one Island to another, but then it starts to get quite expensive.
  • silvercar
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    We were warned against it due to the likelihood of a lot of windy days.
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  • ibizafan_2
    ibizafan_2 Posts: 920 Forumite
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    I have spoken to a few people who have been, as I was interested in Cape Verde as a possible winter holiday destination. However, none said they would return, so I have crossed it off my list.
  • DUKE
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    edited 19 May 2015 at 12:18PM
    I've always fancied Cape Verde, but was a bit worried that there wasn't much to do there. The prices seem high as well, but if the price was right I'd definitely go. The wind wouldn't bother me as it cools you down a bit, & I've stayed in 3 Rius & I wouldn't hesitate to stay in a Riu again. I'd love to be taken on a tour all round the island. We did that in Madeira (it was windy there), & absolutely loved it. If you decide to go let us know how you get on :D
  • DUKE
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    richardw wrote: »
    Long flight, can be very windy, RIU hotels seem to dominate, not a great mix of holidaymakers.

    rich what do you mean by long flight? I thought it was only 5-51/2 hours? Also not a great mix of holidaymakers? Pie & chips & let's get p****ed every night brigade?
  • Moto2
    Moto2 Posts: 2,206 Forumite
    If you go on holiday purely for the weather, I suppose it makes a decent mid-winter destination.
    As someone that can't manage more than 10 minutes on a sun bed, I struggled to find enough things to go and see or do when I checked it out a couple of years ago.
    Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
  • Former_MSE_Megan
    Former_MSE_Megan Posts: 439 Forumite
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    Thanks everyone! Some good stuff here :) I do hate the wind but I can deal with it!

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  • richardw
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    DUKE wrote: »
    rich what do you mean by long flight? I thought it was only 5-51/2 hours? Also not a great mix of holidaymakers? Pie & chips & let's get p****ed every night brigade?

    It is. No.
    Posts are not advice and must not be relied upon.
  • wondercollie
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