Product Description

Adrift in the Atlantic Ocean, one of the attractions of the Cape Verde Islands is the watersports; surfing, windsurfing, diving, and fishing. Travelers are also lured to the islands by the promise of scenic hikes around the dramatic terrain of these volcanic outcrops, including the climb up the Pico de Fogo volcanic cone. Many off-the-beaten-track highlights are provided to help explorers discover the hidden treasures of this magical archipelago, from beautiful bays with whaling history and beaches teeming with turtles to botanical gardens and cobbled paths leading to summits high above sea level. Features include: >How to get there, where to stay, and specialty restaurants >Local culture, including music, customs, and history >Detailed hiking routes for all levels of experience >Maps and town plans of key areas of the islands

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #119204 in Books
• Published on: 2006-03-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 296 pages

Customer Reviews

Don't go without it!
An excellent guide to Cape Verde, i would recommend you don't go without reading this book first. Although i only visited Santiago and Maio i found this guide very helpful for the trip.

Over the top
This book is excellent education material, but if you are just off for you holidays its a little too much, for the AVERAGE traveller, most of the relevant information can be retrieved off sites on the net. Shame there is no real travel guide yet only this as such.

most helpful
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.