Cape Verde

18 cities · 1,091 places

About Cape Verde

Cape Verde is an island nation in the Atlantic Ocean, situated roughly 570 kilometres off the west coast of Africa. The archipelago comprises ten main islands divided into the Barlavento (Windward) and Sotavento (Leeward) groups. Portuguese navigators reached the uninhabited islands in the 15th century, and the country gained independence in 1975. It is widely regarded as one of Africa's most stable democracies. Visitors encounter a varied landscape of volcanic peaks and sandy beaches, alongside a distinctive Creole culture shaped by morna music, famously associated with the late singer Cesária Évora.

Cities

• Praia

  
  158 POIs159K

• Sal Rei

  
  134 POIs6K

• Mindelo

  
  125 POIs70K

• Porto Novo

  
  88 POIs

• Ribeira Brava

  
  74 POIs

• São Filipe

  
  66 POIs8K

• Porto Inglês

  
  54 POIs3K

• Assomada

  
  53 POIs12K

• Espargos

  
  51 POIs6K

• Santa Maria

  

  Ilhas de Barlavento

  43 POIs26K

• Nova Sintra

  
  42 POIs1K

• Ribeira Grande

  
  38 POIs3K

• Cova Figueira

  
  37 POIs1K

• São Domingos

  

  Ilhas de Sotavento

  36 POIs3K

• Tarrafal

  
  36 POIs6K

• Pombas

  
  27 POIs1K

• Calheta de São Miguel

  
  17 POIs4K

• Pedra Badejo

  
  12 POIs10K