Discover Cape Verde

It seems that almost every month there is news of more international flights to Cape Verde. This time we have heard of another EasyJet route and also new links with the United States. In addition to these additional flights, the cruise market is also growing. This all points to Cape Verde continuing to establish itself as a major tourist destination.

EasyJet is commencing direct flights between Amsterdam and Sal in October 2026. This route is already available for booking on the EasyJet website. There will be three flights a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. EasyJet has stated that this development is in response to an increasing demand for warm, sunny destinations in the colder months in Northern Europe. This brings the airlines connections to Sal to seven (Amsterdam, Bristol, Lisbon, London Gatwick, Manchester, Milan and Porto).

Up until July 2021 Cabo Verde Airlines flew between Praia (on the Island of Santiago) and Boston in the USA. Before that the airline had flown to Rhode Island, but that service ceased in 2017. However, there is now news that the airline has notified the US. Transportation Department that it intends to recommence flights to T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) Providence, Rhode Island. This route is expected to start on 31 March 2027. This is a natural route for the Cape Verdean airline as there is a large Cape Verdean diaspora in that part of US.

Fajã d'Água is a tiny village on the northwestern coast of Brava. This little village is sandwiched between the mountains and the sea in what is one of the most beautiful bays in the whole of Cape Verde. There is an attractive walk to this little village, which takes you through fertile fields and deserted villages. In the past American whalers would use the bay for shelter and to pick up crew. As a result Brava has slightly more American influences than the other islands.

Cape Verde - Fogo. This atmospheric movie of the island of Fogo, Cape Verde reflects on the volcanic eruption in 2014. In it Mustafa talks about how the lava destroyed his hotel and his village in the Caldera. He subsequently rebuilt the hotel. Thank you Fraser James for this movie. Click the link below to view this movie:
https://www.discover-cape-verde.com/movie-cape-verde-fogo

In the terrible storm of August 2025, the cultural centre in Mindelo, on the island of São Vicente, was badly damaged. As a result it has been closed for repairs since then. However, the work is now complete and the centre will open again shortly. The works commenced in February and included the replacement of the roof, works to the auditorium, and the walls, ceilings and the facade. Also included are new sound and lighting systems.

The cultural centre (Centro Cultural do Mindelo) was founded in the 1980’s. It was always a multicultural community space for music, dance, theatre, literature, exhibitions and public debates. With the refurbishment and new equipment, the centre is preparing an exciting programme. This represents a return to the cultural life that is so much a part of life on São Vicente. https://www.discover-cape-verde.com/mindelo-cultural-centre-reopening/