The Cape Verde Islands are a destination with a difference, a distinctive blend of European and African cultures whose unique hospitality is encapsulated in the Creole word morabeza. These magical islands are soaring in popularity, with property construction, flights and international arrivals rocketing. British and Irish second-home investors are discovering the potential of these beautiful, burgeoning islands and this fifth edition provides practical details on purchasing property, exploring the spectacular landscape and travelling between islands. From the long stretches of shimmering, sandy beaches of Boavista to the lush green peaks and valleys of Santo Antão, Cape Verde has something for everybody.
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'Best guidebook.' The Sunday Times 'Reliable and well researched.' The Bookseller
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Journalist Aisling Irwin has written about Cape Verde for 11 years. Colum Wilson is a specialist in humanitarian aid; he currently advises the UK government on aid to West Africa.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By Susie Q
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We purchased this guide prior to our recent holiday to Cape Verde as we had read and heard very mixed reports.Excellent accurate information in all sections. I particularly enjoyed the history section and it gave a good insight into the troubled background of the Islanders. They are lovely mixed race people and very warm & welcoming.
If you are unsure if this is the place for you to visit this book gives a real insight into all aspects of life on the various Islands.
Beware if you want hectic & noisy this place is not for you, it is tranquil and unspoilt at present but a lot of developement planned.
We saw most of the island of Sal and knew where to go for best days out.We found the restaurant guide particularly helpful and the language section although most of the locals seemed to speak good English.
We will be visiting other islands now as we are keen to explore after reading this guide. Go while it is still peaceful - it will change !!
If you are unsure if this is the place for you to visit this book gives a real insight into all aspects of life on the various Islands.
Beware if you want hectic & noisy this place is not for you, it is tranquil and unspoilt at present but a lot of developement planned.
We saw most of the island of Sal and knew where to go for best days out.We found the restaurant guide particularly helpful and the language section although most of the locals seemed to speak good English.
We will be visiting other islands now as we are keen to explore after reading this guide. Go while it is still peaceful - it will change !!
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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I'm just back from Cabo Verde, where I travelled in the company of this guide-book,
which was an excellent support. There's no guide on the market as good as
this, and having heard of Bradt Publications the first time, I will definitely
specifically look for their books in the future.
which was an excellent support. There's no guide on the market as good as
this, and having heard of Bradt Publications the first time, I will definitely
specifically look for their books in the future.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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I have just returned after 24 super days in 6 of the islands. The guide was most helpful and the only one I could find in English.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Wildly out of date and misleading.
When Irwin and Wilson wrote this book back in 1997 I have no doubt it was the result of masses of research and that still shows in the parts that don't date. Read more
Published 16 days ago by Bowingshelves
4.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
All round excellent advise and correct reviews of place to see and stay. Only thing we found to be totally misleading was the section on Mindelo. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sarah
4.0 out of 5 stars
nice christmas present
Good results -I ordered this book as a xmas present for someone hard to buy for as soon going on holiday to cape verde.
Published 4 months ago by Daffyb
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't lose it!
I liked the look of this book and found it a really good pre-read before getting to Sal, giving the positives and negatives of the islands. Read more
Published 15 months ago by S
5.0 out of 5 stars
very useful travel guide...
we 've found it very useful.Gives you all the information what You need to know about Cape Verde.
highly recommended . i have learned a lot about the cape verdian culture.
highly recommended . i have learned a lot about the cape verdian culture.
Published 16 months ago by rook
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, honest guide
Having spent a week in Boa Vista recently we found this guide very honest. Obviously written by people who know the Islands well and love them. Would recommend.
Published 17 months ago by E. Woolston
4.0 out of 5 stars
The only available option in English
We bought this book a couple of months before our trip to Cabo Verde. The book helped us to plan our trip: chose the number of days, select the islands and pick places to sleep and... Read more
Published 18 months ago by A. Arsenio
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice read
Interesting and nice read for home - do not take it with you to the trip though. Good for what it is, but if you are looking for a guidebook, try the Bradt one.
Published on 9 Nov 2010 by kratoninggris
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very useful guide
We went to Sal and bought the guide just before leaving. The view we add from the plane before landing matched exactly what was described in the guide. Read more
Published on 6 April 2010 by E. Wiltord
3.0 out of 5 stars
just got back from CV
didn't find nothing better. but this book was very useful during my trip. if you go to cape verde you must have somothing like this.
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by Birute Zemgulyte
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