73,000 years ago, the volcano on the Cape Verde island of Fogo caused a super tsunami as high as 170 meters. If you look at the island of Fogo, you immediately notice that part of the island has been broken off. The crater of the volcano Pico do Fogo seems to be only partially intact. The facts that the eastern side of the volcano's crater broke of the made 167 cubic kilometers … [Read more...]
Fogo seen from space
A beautiful satellite photo shows us the volcanic island of Fogo seen from space. At the right side of the photo is Fogo. At the bottom left is the island of Brava with three small islands Rombos-Grande, Luis-Carneiro and Cima. Fogo has a diameter of approximately 25 kilometers. The black area in the middle of the island is the crater of the volcano Pico do Fogo. This is … [Read more...]
Morna on the UNESCO World Heritage List
The morna was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List for Intangible Cultural Heritage at the end of 2019. This is very special. This international heritage list contains strictly selected intangible traditions that are so special that they must be protected. The morna is the most important and traditional music movement in Cape Verde. The morna is a traditional style … [Read more...]
First Robinson Club opened on Cape Verde
The first Robinson Club in Cape Verde opened in mid-December 2019 on the island of Sal. Robinson Club Cabo Verde is located in Santa Maria on the island of Sal, a few hundred meters from Ponta Sino. The all-inclusive Club is stylishly built and is aimed at adults who can enjoy the culinary diversity, entertainment and recreational (water) activities. What is … [Read more...]
Santa Monica listed as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world
According to the international review website TripAdvisor, Santa Monica beach on the island of Boavista is one the most beautiful beaches in the world. The TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2019 rewards the best travel experiences in various categories, among others the best beaches in the world. The sandy beach of Santa Monica is located in the southwest of the … [Read more...]
Budget tips Cape Verde
Cape Verde is a relatively cheap holiday destination where you get a lot for your money. Definitely on the islands where a limited number of tourists are coming. The average price level in Cape Verde is for example significantly higher than in West-Europe.If you go on holiday with a limited budget, you want to do and see just as much as you have more money to spend. You do not … [Read more...]
Morabeza
Cape Verde stands for Morabeza. A word that you regularly encounter. What does it mean? Morabeza is the Cape Verdean Creole word used to express Cape Verdean hospitality. It is the friendliness, casual and relaxed behavior of the Cape Verdean population and its culture. It is a unique mentality that lies in the heart of the Cape Verdeans and that they also cherish. Morabeza … [Read more...]
Most beautiful infinity pools
Everyone dreams of taking a dip in a nice swimming pool. But swimming in an infinity pool is of course something quite different. And this is also possible in Cape Verde. But what is an infinity pool? An infinity pool is a borderless pool, which gives you the feeling that the pool is infinite (hence the name infinity). The water level at an infinity pool is up to the edge and … [Read more...]