Frequently Asked Questions

Inter island flight times are sent to you with our confirmation invoice which is sent within 24 hours of booking. Even though times have been confirmed they may still change as TACV can amend their schedules without much notice.

This does depend very much on the island. In Santa Maria on Sal and Mindelo on São Vicente there are some very good restaurants in and outside the hotels. A selection of Creole, Portuguese, international and seafood will generally be on the menu, however service can generally be a little slow. On other islands such as Boa Vista and Santo Antão, there are only a few restaurants with no specific menu and sometimes only the special of the day is available.

The crime rate in Cape Verde is low although it has increased slightly in the last year. As in all destinations, especially in the larger towns, we advise you to exercise caution and not show valuables or large amounts of cash.

The currency is the Cape Verdean Escudo or CV Esc which can only be obtained in the islands. Euros are widely accepted throughout the islands but be careful as credit cards are not.

Please be aware the charges for changing travellers cheques can be quite high.

Most hotels and restaurants are fairly informal although some prefer gentlemen to wear long trousers for dinner in the evenings. If it is windy in the evening it can feel quite cool, so taking a sweater or a wrap with you is advisable.

The temperature does not vary much year round and stays between the mid and late twenties. There can be strong winds so humidity is low however severe asthma sufferers should not travel between February and April due to dust in the air from the Harmattan winds.

We have day trips from Sal to Santiago, Boa Vista, Fogo and São Vicente. You can speak to your representatives in resort about what is available.

You can aslo register any interest for a particular day trip with us but unfortunately this doesn't guarantee you a place due to limited numbers available, however it does give you a higher priority for places.

This really depends on which island(s) you are traveling to, and when, as some islands have very little building work and on others there is a fair amount.

Our reservations team have details of any current work going on and we will always try to advise you of anything that we know before you travel.

No, there is no malaria present in Cape Verde with the exception of Santiago during September to November. If you are visiting Santiago during these months please speak with your GP for the latest individual advice.

UK mobile phones do work in Cape Verde (except pay as you go) however calls can be expensive. A cheaper option is to buy a pre-paid SIM card for your phone on arrival in Cape Verde and be given a local number.

Times do vary but as a general rule hotel rooms are available from 3pm on arrival, with you being asked to vacate your room by Midday on the day of departure. 

All prices shown on this site for package bookings include:

• Return flights from the UK to Cape Verde
• Luggage allowance of 20kgs
• Transfers from airport to your accommodation (except flight only)
• Accommodation and meal basis as detailed in our booking confirmation invoice 
• Visa (if we receive your details 7 days before departure date) 
• Inter-island flights, ferries and transfers for twin-centre holidays (as appropriate)
• The services of our local agent or representative
• Airport departure taxes both in the UK and Cape Verde 
• UK Air Passenger Duty (APD)
• £1 per person ATOL bonding fee

When you receive your booking confirmation please telephone our administration department on 0845 330 2068 to give us the information required to obtain your visa(s). You will need to have all passenger's passports to hand.

This should be done as soon as your booking confirmation has been received and certainly no later than 7 days before departure. After this time we may not be able to obtain your visa before departure from the UK.

You can apply for a visa on arrival in Sal however this will delay you and you will be asked to pay directly to the authorities a non-refundable fee of around 25 Euro per person.

A full British 10 year passport is required for entry into Cape Verde, valid for at least 6 months after your date of arrival back in the UK. All British Nationals require a visa to enter Cape Verde issued on arrival in Sal. Organising your visa is included in your holiday price providing that we receive the appropriate information no later than 7 days prior to departure. For late bookings made within 7 days of departure our administration staff will try to pre order your visa however if unsuccessful this can also be purchased on arrival and the cost refunded by our representative.

We are working with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to do all we can to help British travellers stay safe overseas. Their website at: www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo is packed with essential tips, travel advice and up-to-date country specific information.

We can offer a range of hotels with or without parking to suite all budgets located at or near your departure airport with prices from £24.50 per person.

Conveniently located car parks are available at all airports, which offer a free 24-hour transfer service to and from the airport terminal. Further details will be sent with your holiday documentation.

Vaccinations are not required to visit the Islands.  Please, as always, discuss any individual concerns you may have with your GP.

As the Islands are small therefore generally speaking the transfer time from the airport to your hotel will on average take around 20 minutes depending on how many hotels need to be visited.

Children are welcome everywhere as the Cape Verdeans love and take excellent care of their young ones. They will love playing on the beaches and some of the hotels have small play areas and sections of the pool for children (mostly unsupervised). There are few organised activities for children.