Time Difference & Entry Requirements

There is a 2-hour time difference to Boa Vista. No visa is required for entry. However, an entry fee of €31 per person is charged and can be paid in advance. For package tourists, this fee is often already included in the travel price.

Mobile Internet & Electricity

The eSIM from Saily was the most affordable option for mobile internet. A travel adapter is not needed, as European plugs fit.

Costs & Currency

Supermarket prices tend to be higher than in Germany, since nearly everything has to be imported to the islands. Meals at casual restaurants average €8–10, while upscale restaurants charge prices comparable to those in Germany. Euro payments are often welcome, though the exchange rate applied is typically 1 € = 100 Escudo, which means a roughly 10% surcharge on the actual price. Credit card payments usually incur a 2.5% fee on the total amount.

The Hidden Paradise in the Atlantic: Discover Cape Verde with picotours

Are you longing for authentic encounters with locals, craving real travel experiences far from the crowds, and eager to immerse yourself in untouched nature? A destination that promises exactly that is Cape Verde. The former Portuguese colony remains a relatively unknown travel destination in the Atlantic and will surprise you with its beauty and a rare diversity.

With a Cape Verde vacation from picotours, you'll experience the fascination of this island group in an individual and sustainable way.

A Vacation in Cape Verde — More Than Just Sun and Sand

For some, vacation time means lounging on white sandy beaches and swimming in azure blue waters. Cape Verde offers that too, off the coast of Africa, but so much more. Across the ten inhabited islands of the archipelago, you'll find landscapes that each stand out with their own unique character. Volcanic terrain alternates with lush valleys, and barren deserts give way to vibrant towns. Few other destinations lend themselves so perfectly to hiking, diving, surfing, exploring local culture, or simply letting your soul unwind. If you value the extraordinary as a nature lover and crave lasting impressions and cherished memories, Cape Verde is an ideal destination for you.

Traveling with picotours: Sustainable, Individual, and Authentic

The travel company picotours places great importance on personal service, sustainability, and authentic experiences that make every trip unique. Far from conventional package tours, picotours focuses on intensive contact with locals and the culture and history of the destination. The innovative travel company specializes in individually planned round trips and island hopping. Starting from just two people, you can plan your upcoming trip individually and personally as a group. You choose your own perfect mix of culture, hiking, swimming, relaxation, and everything else Cape Verde has in store. You dream up the perfect trip across the archipelago and the picotours team makes that dream come true.

A special highlight awaiting you during your trip to Cape Verde are private tours with local guides. Nobody can share the best insider tips quite like them. Your guides know the area like the back of their hand — they live there or even grew up in the region. This gives you insights that remain closed off to most other travelers. Be prepared to see hidden natural wonders up close. You'll listen to the stories of the locals and leave the country with authentic knowledge. Of course, you also have the freedom to explore on your own at any time. Flexibility is one of picotours' hallmarks. After all, every traveler has their own priorities when it comes to experiences abroad.

Sustainability Always in Focus

The collaboration with local and trusted partners guarantees support for owner-operated, small-scale businesses. By traveling with them, you contribute to the sustainable development of Cape Verde and support the people who bring the country and its picturesque islands closer to you during your journey.

If you're visiting Cape Verde for the first time, picotours recommends the ten-day round trip on Santiago, the largest island of the archipelago. In the lively island capital Praia, at historic sites, and along well-kept beaches, unique impressions await you.