Cape Verde Top Things To See

 • Wander around Cidade Velha in Santiago, the first European settlement in the tropics and a World Heritage site to boot. City ruins from the 1600s have survived the ravages of both time and pirates, and Fortaleza Real de Sao Filipe, a dramatic cliff-side fort, provides sea views.

• Trek around Cape Verde's diverse islands. Fogo has a beautiful volcanic peak with sweeping views, while Boa Vista has a desert-like quality with shifting sand dunes and palm trees.

• Sun yourself on Cape Verde's pristine beaches. Two of the best are the fine white sand beaches of Sal and the salty black sand beaches of Sao Nicolau.  

Watch the sunset on Sal Island. Truly one of the most beautiful in the world.

• Go bird-watching. Cape Verde is home to several rare breeds of African birds, as well as unique types of sparrows, swifts and warblers.

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