- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides; illustrated edition edition (19 Nov 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1898323739
- ISBN-13: 978-1898323730
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.5 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,232,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Best guidebook.' The Sunday Times 'Reliable and well researched.' The Bookseller
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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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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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 !!
29 of 30 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
Format:Paperback
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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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 3 months ago by S
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 4 months ago by rook
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 5 months ago by E. Woolston
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 6 months ago by A. Arsenio
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 18 months ago by kratoninggris
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
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
A most valuable Bradt Travel Guide 2009 edition from Amazon
Bradt Travel Guides are well produced and easy to follow. Aisling Irwin and Colum Wilson have used their vast knowledge of the Cape Verde Islands to write an excellent detailed... Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2009 by Joy Frances
adequately accurate and well-written
I now own into double figures of Bradt guides, in every case because there is limited or no reasonable alternative. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2009 by M. N. Cullen
Very disappointing
I am at a loss as for why other readers enjoyed this guide. I bought it in order to plan a trip - not been there yet - but I can tell you I had a clearer idea of which islands I... Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2009 by Dr Lex
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