Cape Verde Complete Guide 2026: Praia, Mindelo, Sal, Boa Vista, Santo Antão & Fogo
Browse more guides: Cape Verde travel | Africa destinations Cape Verde Complete Guide 2026: Praia, Mindelo, Sal, Boa Vista, Santo Antão & Fogo TL;DR I planned my Cape Verde trip around four ideas: the Creole heart of Praia and Cidade Velha on Santiago Island, the music city of Mindelo on São Vicente, beach days on Sal and Boa Vista, and the hiking spine of Santo Antão with a side trip to Fogo Volcano. India passports get visa-free entry for 30 days with onward ticket. Best window is November through April, temperatures 22 to 28°C. Direct flights from Lisbon, Amsterdam, Manchester, and Milan land at Praia (RAI), Sal (SID), and Boa Vista (BVC). I spent roughly 1,400 EUR for 12 days. The country has 540,000 people across 9 inhabited islands of 10 total, ranks 110th of 195 on the UN Human Development Index. Why Cape Verde in 2026 I picked 2026 for a few practical reasons that lined up in my favour. First, visa. India passport holders get 30-day visa-free entry with onward ticke...