STAGE 7.8
04.03 — 14.03
🇨🇻 Cabo Verde
Island Hopping in Cabo Verde: Volcanoes, Culture, and Trade Winds
Explore the diverse beauty of Cabo Verde, an archipelago where African and Portuguese influences blend against a backdrop of volcanic landscapes and azure waters.
10 days
2300 €
Start/Finish Cities and Airports:
🇨🇻 Mindelo [VXE]
🇨🇻 Praia [RAI]
🇨🇻 Praia [RAI]
Approximate
step by step route:
- Mindelo → Santo Antão, 20 nm
- Santo Antão → São Nicolau, 70 nm
- São Nicolau → Ilha Brava, 120 nm
- Ilha Brava → Fogo, 20 nm
- Fogo → Praia, 70 nm
difficulty of this stage
is 3 out of 5
While inter-island passages are relatively short, the sailing can be challenging due to strong trade winds and oceanic swells.
COST
- Personal safety equipment (lifejackets, lifelines, PLBs)
- Bed in a twin/double cabin with blankets, pillows, clean linens and towels
- Formalities costs for the boat
- Meals onboard
- Transfers from the airport to the boat and back
- All fuels (diesel for the yacht, gasoline for the dinghy, gas for the stove)
- Marinas and ports fees
TRAVEL STYLE
Island hopping with a mix of sailing, cultural exploration, and natural wonders
INCLUDED
- Airplane tickets
- Visas and any personal administrative costs
- Any additional costs outside (restaurants, museums, souvenirs, car rentals etc.)
- Personal insurance
NOT INCLUDED
Please note that the team altogether takes part in grocery shopping and in maintaining the boat clean during the voyage and after it.
ROUTE
HIGHLIGHTS
Mindelo, São Vicente:
Starting point and cultural heart of Cabo Verde
Santo Antão:
Hiking through stunning green valleys and craggy peaks
Starting point and cultural heart of Cabo Verde
Santo Antão:
Hiking through stunning green valleys and craggy peaks
São Nicolau:
Exploring this less-visited, authentically Cabo Verdean island
Sal or Boa Vista:
Enjoying pristine beaches and turquoise waters
Exploring this less-visited, authentically Cabo Verdean island
Sal or Boa Vista:
Enjoying pristine beaches and turquoise waters
Fogo:
Witnessing the magnificent active volcano and unique wine culture
Santiago:
Concluding our journey in Praia, the capital city
Witnessing the magnificent active volcano and unique wine culture
Santiago:
Concluding our journey in Praia, the capital city
Experience Details
Trade Wind Sailing:
We'll have a final opportunity to experience the unique ecosystem and culture of the Bijagos archipelago
Volcanic Landscapes:
The 4-day passage to Cabo Verde will test our seamanship and offer a true blue water experience
Cultural Immersion:
During our ocean crossing, we'll have the chance to practice traditional navigation techniques
Music and Dance:
Opportunities to spot various marine life, including whales and dolphins
Gastronomy:
Upon reaching Cabo Verde, we'll encounter dramatic volcanic scenery, a stark contrast to the Bijagos
This final stage of our West African journey takes us through the captivating Cabo Verde archipelago. Each island we visit has its own distinct character.
Beach Paradise:
We’ll experience the shift from West African to Cabo Verdean culture, influenced by its Portuguese colonial history
From the cultural vibrancy of Mindelo to the otherworldly landscapes of Fogo, from the pristine beaches of Sal to the historical depths of Praia, we’ll uncover the many facets of this very specific island nation.
Our sailing adventures will be complemented by inland explorations. We might hike through the stunning ribeiras (valleys) of Santo Antão, visit traditional grogue (local rum) distilleries on São Nicolau, witness the power of nature at Fogo’s volcano, or dive into the history of the slave trade in Cidade Velha.
Throughout our journey, we’ll be immersed in the warmth of Cabo Verdean culture, known for its music, morabeza (hospitality), and resilience in the face of challenging island life. We’ll have opportunities to interact with local communities, experience traditional festivals (if our timing aligns), and gain insight into the complex history and hopeful future of this young nation.
Join us for this grand finale to our West African sailing expedition. Exhilarating sailing and profound cultural experiences, volcanic wonders and tranquil beaches — this adventure offers a lot to those who are open to it.
Our sailing adventures will be complemented by inland explorations. We might hike through the stunning ribeiras (valleys) of Santo Antão, visit traditional grogue (local rum) distilleries on São Nicolau, witness the power of nature at Fogo’s volcano, or dive into the history of the slave trade in Cidade Velha.
Throughout our journey, we’ll be immersed in the warmth of Cabo Verdean culture, known for its music, morabeza (hospitality), and resilience in the face of challenging island life. We’ll have opportunities to interact with local communities, experience traditional festivals (if our timing aligns), and gain insight into the complex history and hopeful future of this young nation.
Join us for this grand finale to our West African sailing expedition. Exhilarating sailing and profound cultural experiences, volcanic wonders and tranquil beaches — this adventure offers a lot to those who are open to it.
Historical Exploration:
We’ll visit Cidade Velha on Santiago, the first European settlement in the tropics
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