Cape Verde, Cape Verde from 749 €

Total price From 1.498 €

Created: Monday, October 21, 2024 - Departure: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

About the destination

Cape Verde is an island country spanning an archipelago of 10 volcanic islands in the central Atlantic Ocean. Located 570 kilometres (350 mi) off the coast of West Africa, the islands cover a combined area of slightly over 4,000 square kilometres (1,500 sq mi). The Cape Verde archipelago was uninhabited until the 15th century, when Portuguese explorers discovered and colonized the islands, establishing the first European settlement in the tropics. Ideally located for the Atlantic slave trade, the islands grew prosperous throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, attracting merchants, privateers, and pirates. The end of slavery in the 19th century led to economic decline and emigration. Cape Verde gradually recovered as an important commercial center and stopover for shipping routes. Incorporated as an overseas department of Portugal in 1951, the islands continued to agitate for independence, which was peacefully achieved in 1975. Since the early 1990s, Cape Verde has been a stable representative democracy, and remains one of the most developed and democratic countries in Africa. Lacking natural resources, its developing economy is mostly service-oriented, with a growing focus on tourism and foreign investment. Its population of around 512,000 is mostly of mixed European and sub-Saharan African heritage, and predominantly Roman Catholic, reflecting the legacy of Portuguese rule. A sizeable diaspora community exists across the world, slightly outnumbering inhabitants on the islands. Historically, the name "Cape Verde" has been used in English for the archipelago and, since independence in 1975, for the country. In 2013, the Cape Verdean government determined that the Portuguese designation Cabo Verde would henceforth be used for official purposes, such as at the United Nations, even in English contexts. Cape Verde is a member of the African Union.

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Included services

12 Mar

Departure transport

Departure

EasyJet - U27663

13:30 - Lisbon, Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

16:45 - Amilcar Cabral, Amilcar Cabral Intl (SID) Alternative airport

0 PC Nonstop

Transport: U27663

Cabin Class: Economy

12 Mar

Accommodation

7 Nights

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Halos Casa Resort 7.6 Good

Santa Maria - At 114.0 km from the centreALL INCLUSIVEAvenida dos Hoteis, Santa Maria 4111 1 BEDROOM APT (2AD). ALL INCLUSIVE. Standard rate

Brand new hotel opened in October 2018 located only 3 minutes walking from the white sand beach of Santa Maria only a few minutes from the village. Easily reachable from the international airport Amilcar Cabral (15 km far).Unique in its type, it combines the comfort of a resort with the freedom of a residence. Spacious and comfortable rooms that can accommodate up to 6 guests (2 or 3 bedrooms depending on the category). Accommodation is fitted with free Wi-fi, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, bidet and a hairdryer. Halos Casa Resort offers a private beach area (300 m from the hotel) and an outdoor swimming pool, both with sunbeds and gazebos free of charge. The main restaurant, la Joya is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with buffet service. The Cheers Bar and the Boa Vida Caf complete the offer with national and international drinks.

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19 Mar

Return transport

Return

EasyJet - U27664

17:35 - Amilcar Cabral, Amilcar Cabral Intl (SID) Alternative airport

22:45 - Lisbon, Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

0 PC Nonstop

Transport: U27664

Cabin Class: Economy

1 Insurances

Classic Seguro( Seguro de Inclusão Classic) - Região(Continental) - Dias (8)