10 Places in Cape Verde That Look Like They’ve Been Taken Out Of Fairy Tales

Cape Verde (a Portuguese colony) is of volcanic origin and has a dry climate. Its islands offer tourists wonderful beaches, fishing villages and volcanoes. It is an archipelago of 10 islands that look like a piece of the Sahara stranded in the ocean (just off the coast of Senegal).

The archipelago of Cape Verde (Portuguese: Cabo Verde) is formed by seven small islands and ten islands : Santiago, Fogo, Brava, Santo Antao, Sao Vicente, Sao Nicolau, Santa Luzia, Sal, Maio and Boa Vista. Cape Verde is the smile of Africa. A welcoming country with good people and safe for those seeking a first traveling immersion in this harsh reality that is appealing Africa. Below we put together 10 places that look like they are similar to fairytales.

1. Praia de Santa Maria (Santa Maria).

Praia de Santa Maria
Praia de Santa Maria

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2. Buracona – Olho Azul (Ilha do Sal).

Buracona - Olho Azul
Buracona – Olho Azul

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3. Pico Do Fogo (Cha das Caldeiras).

Pico Do Fogo
Pico Do Fogo

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4. Praia da Laginha (Sao Vicente).

Praia da Laginha
Praia da Laginha

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5. Pedra Lume salt crater (Ilha do Sal).

Pedra Lume salt crater
Pedra Lume salt crater

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6. Tarrafal Beach (Tarrafal).

Tarrafal Beach
Tarrafal Beach

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7. Curralinho Beach.

Curralinho Beach
Curralinho Beach

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8. Sao Pedro beach (São Vicente).

Sao Pedro beach
Sao Pedro beach

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9. Praia Grande Calhau (São Vicente).

Praia Grande Calhau
Praia Grande Calhau

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10. Monte Verde (Mindelo).

Monte Verde
Monte Verde

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