Product Description

Cape Verde is a destination on the up: construction is rocketing, international flight numbers are soaring, and visitor arrivals are rising year on year. The fourth edition of this genuinely independent guide -- the only English-language guide to Cape Verde -- covers all the islands, and has information about how to plan and execute trips between them, particularly on a short timescale. It provides updated information on Cape Verde's rapidly expanding tourist facilities, a new section on buying property, and a revised natural history section, helping visitors delve deep into the heart of the country's spectacular landscapes, colourful music and unusual people.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #77023 in Books
• Published on: 2009-01-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 354 pages

Review
'The only travel guide in English is the excellent and up-to-date Bradt Travel Guide.' --The Guardian

'Best guidebook.' --The Sunday Times

'Reliable and well researched.' --The Bookseller

About the Author
Aisling Irwin is an ex-Daily Telegraph journalist who has been writing about Cape Verde for ten years. Colum Wilson is a specialist in humanitarian aid;he currently advises the UK government on aid to West Africa.

Customer Reviews

Read & prepare so you know what to expect !
We purchased this guide prior to our recent holiday to Cape Verde as we had read and heard very mixed reports.Excellent accurate information in all sections. I particularly enjoyed the history section and it gave a good insight into the troubled background of the Islanders. They are lovely mixed race people and very warm & welcoming.
If you are unsure if this is the place for you to visit this book gives a real insight into all aspects of life on the various Islands.
Beware if you want hectic & noisy this place is not for you, it is tranquil and unspoilt at present but a lot of developement planned.
We saw most of the island of Sal and knew where to go for best days out.We found the restaurant guide particularly helpful and the language section although most of the locals seemed to speak good English.
We will be visiting other islands now as we are keen to explore after reading this guide. Go while it is still peaceful - it will change !!

no guide as good as this
I'm just back from Cabo Verde, where I travelled in the company of this guide-book,
which was an excellent support. There's no guide on the market as good as
this, and having heard of Bradt Publications the first time, I will definitely
specifically look for their books in the future.

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.