Holiday destination
Cape Verde
Cape Verde is an Atlantic island group off West Africa, known for warm sunshine all year and long golden beaches. Sal Island is the most popular, with Santa Maria's beach, kitesurfing and the salt lakes of Pedra de Lume. The time difference is small and the flight is under 6 hours 30 minutes.
Region: Africa
Trip types on sale: Beach.
Places
Sal Island
Year-round sun, white beaches and salt pans.
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Best time to go
Warm all year; November to June is drier and breezier.
Who it suits
Families, couples and winter sun seekers.
Getting there
Flights from London and several UK regional airports to Sal (SID) take about 6 hours.
Practical
- Time: 1 hour behind the UK in winter and 2 hours behind in summer.
- Currency: Cape Verdean escudo
- Language: Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole.
Typical daytime highs
- Winter (December to February). Typical daytime highs around 24 to 26°C in winter (December to February).
- Summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 27 to 30°C in summer (June to August).
These are typical ranges, not a forecast.
Things to do
- Relax on Santa Maria beach
- Float in the Pedra de Lume salt lake
- Try kitesurfing or windsurfing
- See turtles nesting in season
- Visit the Buracona natural pool
Questions
How long is the flight to Cape Verde?
About 6 hours from the UK to Sal.
Is Cape Verde warm in winter?
Yes, it is warm all year.
UK passport holders should check the latest entry requirements on GOV.UK foreign travel advice before booking.