"Boavista & friends: turtles islands !!!" Cape Verde by mauro_pd

Cape Verde Travel Guide: 555 reviews and 1,124 photos

Relaxing without collapsing :-)

Still not so tourists-crowded, these african islands are an ideal spots for relaxing holiday.
Don't go there if u r a fanatic for nightlife or fashion stuff !!!!!!
Here u can really re-discover the pace of life, waking up with the sun and going sleeping with the 1st darkness ... enjoy my tips ... I'll take a while to complete this page.

View of Sal Rei

A view of Sal Rei, main city of Boavista.
Do not even think to this city as a "standard" city, it's more a collection of houses with some squares & bars.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Fishes (I mean on a plate :-)
Cons:Dirtyness
In a nutshell:1 week holiday to remove the dust from your skin :-)

Last visit to Cape Verde: Sep 2002
Intro Updated Oct 12, 2003
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Reviews (26)

Classical sunbathing :-) Hotels (4)

But of course u can also go for classical sunbathing ... more travel advice

Don't worry !!!!!!!!! Warnings Or Dangers (3)

If any bad luck is overlooking you ... just ask the local hospital !!!!!!!! more travel advice

Downtown strolling Things to Do (3)

Just visit downtown in Boavista ... you can feel that the big revolution is slowly coming; new villas, new buildings,... more travel advice

Be careful Restaurants (2)

Restaurants on these islands are more or less ok if you have a tough stomach. Consider that on Boavista local people do... more travel advice

What to Pack (1)
Mosquito repellent & few others
Transportation (4)
See All Kreutzer travel operator
Tourist Traps (2)
See All Garbage collection :-(
Local Customs (4)
See All Eating by the beach

Nightlife (1)
Classical in Boavista !!!
Off The Beaten Path (1)
Beaches :-))))
Shopping (1)
Account managers on the beach :-)
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Comments (11)

pepples46 Dec 4, 2004 at 11:16 PM Report Abuse

whata view from the Beach Bar, could sit there all day long ^..^ fine info and pix of course
ncfg Jul 24, 2004 at 9:09 AM Report Abuse

Nice page Mauro. When i was reading it i thougth i was reading a portuguese page, Estoril Boavista .... all names of portuguese places!
msforbes Jun 14, 2004 at 6:15 AM Report Abuse

Good job, thanks for sharing.
Goienaga Feb 24, 2004 at 4:10 AM Report Abuse

Good job Mauro, I would like to go to cape verde in a year or two so, I'll probably contact you then. imanol
ania70pl Nov 7, 2003 at 9:33 AM Report Abuse

Good job Mauro. Are you sure this green building is a hospital? Well, it doesn't seem to be trustworthy. ;-)
globetrott Aug 4, 2003 at 2:38 PM Report Abuse

a lovely page about a rare destination ! Great pics of the unique architecture and landscape !
call_me_rhia Dec 15, 2002 at 5:44 AM Report Abuse

pagina e destinazione interessanti... un giorno forse
matcrazy1 Nov 22, 2002 at 5:39 PM Report Abuse

Very funny and informative page, amazing pics (Animal sunbathing ); good advices and suggestions :-)) Thanks for your warning haha :-)
lorgnierl Nov 19, 2002 at 4:53 AM Report Abuse

don t forget to dive and go to maria 's restaurant
xaver Nov 10, 2002 at 1:23 PM Report Abuse

Grande night life tips:)) non so che darei per avere il deserto qua cverti week end!