Tips & Tricks
Morna Fest (Praça Dom Luis, Mindelo, São Vicente) – celebrado cada diciembre, este evento musical reúne a artistas locales y portugueses que interpretan las conmovedoras canciones de morna por las que estas islas son famosas. Junto con las presentaciones en vivo, también hay talleres, foros y conferencias que se llevan a cabo en varias partes […]
São Vicente Creole Carnival (Mindelo, São Vicente) – these festivities, held in February, are undoubtedly influenced by the famed carnivals held in Brazil (given the bright and extravagantly costumed locals that are often seen there). Although revelers can be found throughout the island, the largest gatherings are easily found in the island’s main city of […]
Morna Fest (Praça Dom Luis, Mindelo, São Vicente) – held every December, this musical event brings together local and Portuguese artists who perform the soulful morna songs that these islands are famous for. Along with the live performances, there are also workshops, forums and lectures held in various parts of Mindelo dedicated to the advancement […]
Carnaval criollo de São Vicente (Mindelo, São Vicente): estas festividades, que se celebran en febrero, están indudablemente influenciadas por los famosos carnavales que se celebran en Brasil (dados los lugareños brillantes y extravagantemente disfrazados que a menudo se ven allí). Aunque se pueden encontrar juerguistas en toda la isla, las reuniones más grandes se encuentran […]
Hiking – since Cape Verde’s islands have diverse topography, there are various types of terrain for hikers. The tour outfit “Cabo Verde Trekking Tours” (www.caboverde-trekking.com) gives visitors the option of conducting hiking expeditions throughout all of Cape Verde. Mountain bike tours, and even whale watching tours can also be arranged.
Santa Maria Festival (Santa Maria beach, Sal Island) —this musical event is held every Fall season at this popular beach town. Various Cape Verdean and international artists perform at this outdoor beachside concert. Musical genres highlighted there range from youth-oriented, fast-moving rhythms like Kizomba and kuduro, to fado and even reggae.