CAPE VERDE
Projeto Arte "Art"
To the rhythm of Cesária Évora’s mornas and my own musical roots, I present the Projeto Arte "Art". This project focuses on culture, music, painting, and all forms of Art. I will talk with the locals, understand them, and later share with everyone the impact of Art on their lives. A Spotify playlist will be created, The Playlist of a PALOPiano, featuring the favorite songs of each person I’ve had a conversation with.
Arriving in Cape Verde
From Lisbon, it is possible to fly directly to four islands: São Vicente, Sal, Boa Vista, and Praia. From Porto and Ponta Delgada, there are direct flights to only one island each: Sal and Praia, respectively.
The Google Flights is the search tool I regularly use to check ticket prices, purchasing them directly on the airlines' websites. With the FlightConnections, you can see all direct flights to the airport you want to fly to.
- Other Schengen Area countries with direct flights to Cape Verde: Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, France, the Czech Republic, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
Health
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- Recommended Vaccines: Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever.
- First Aid Kit: insect repellent, sunscreen , antidiarrheal medication, band-aids, disinfectant (hand sanitizer), headache tablets.
Visa
Portuguese citizens are required to pre-register on the EASE website at least five days before traveling to Cape Verde. Entry registration is mandatory and includes a €30 Airport Security Tax. You can, and should do this online to avoid long queues upon arrival.
Visa is not required if you are a Portuguese citizen. If you are not from Portugal, please contact the Embassy of Cape Verde located in your country.
Weather
Average minimum and maximum temperatures range between 20°C and 26°C throughout the year:
- Rainy Season (entre agosto e outubro) : between August and October): the most humid period, with higher temperatures.
- Dry Season (between November and July): drier and less hot climate.
Other Informations
- Money: The official currency is the Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE). You can check the current exchange rate on XE.com. There are many ATMs in Cape Verde; however, it’s advisable to carry some cash with you.
- Internet: Holafly does not yet offer eSIM cards for Cape Verde. You can buy a local SIM card upon arrival in the country.
- Time Zone: GMT-1 (one hour behind mainland Portugal in winter, two hours behind in summer).
- Capital: Praia.
- Typical Dishes: Cachupa; Djagacida; Fried Moray Eel; Fish Seafood.
Sustainable Tips
If you’re traveling to a country without potable water, you don’t need to keep relying on plastic bottles. There are bottles with filters that eliminate 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, and heavy metals: you save money and avoid waste. More Tips? Wash your clothes in an eco-friendly way during your trip and choose hemp backpacks, a durable and environmentally friendly material.
When traveling between islands, prioritize taking the ferry — it’s an experience and a more sustainable option. You can buy tickets and check schedules on the CV Interilhas. Be sustainable and believe: small choices make a big difference.
Did You Know That...
…my father knows someone in São Vicente who was born on January 1st and is named “Ano Novo” (New Year)?
…it is considered the third most democratic country in Africa?
…during a football match where the home team was winning 3–0, the game was canceled because the other team had turned the score around, and the referee considered that impossible?
