Dotted off the west coast of Africa, the 10 islands of Cape Verde rarely see rain and enjoy temperatures hovering between 25°C and 35°C. These volcanic islands off the coast of Senegal were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century. Mingling of Portuguese culture and West African melodies have made the republic of Cape Verde what it is.
The awesome volcanic island of Fogo is definitely a must see. The site of the recent eruptions in 1995 holds century-old lava flows and yellow, sulphur-coated rocks, it is a sight to behold
Beaches: The beaches are superb with long stretches of fine white sand. The most popular are on the islands of Sal and Boa Vista, whilst Santiago and Sao Vicente have fine but little visited beaches.
Activities: trekking, horse riding, diving and sailing, water sports like kite boarding are popular.
Night life: The clubs stay open all night, with Cave and Syrius among the most stylish.
Tourism here is still developing so it remains a fresher, unspoiled destination. Do visit it for a tropical island break.
Via: The Telegraph
