-Legendary singer Cesaria Evora

The few active volcanoes

-Former center of the slave trade

Fair-colored fragrant papaya

Moon-beautiful landscapes, sun burnt hills, stripped from the soil rugged rocks, frozen lava flows and the lovely singing of birds

-Lack of fresh water, and the whims of the pervasive erosion of the ocean

Niespiesznego lifestyle-people, whose philosophy is sometimes described as morabeza

Islands are located within a tropical climate.

The annual amount of precipitation ranges from 100 to 300 mm. The rainy season lasts from July to October.

Misięczne average air temperatures are as follows:

- February - 22 ° C

- September - 27 ° C

To the characteristic element of the local climate are the strong winds. From the north and northeast trade winds reach - permanent winds blowing from the intertropical zone of tropical systems wyżynowych toward równikowemu niżowi. Above the Sahara and blows harmatan - chains and a lot of hot wind carrying dust, responsible for long periods of drought, soil erosion and the lunar landscape devoid of vegetation of the island.

It's hard to determine which season most conducive to stay on the islands of Cape Verde. Their location in the dry climate zone podrównikowego makes the weather conditions are relatively stable. There is therefore a distinct warm and cool season. In the months from August to October may occur mild rainfall.

Serferom but recommended the month of February, while other travelers probably the most should contribute the autumn months.

Culture in Britain comes from the mixing of European cultures, especially the Portuguese and African.. The best-known artist originating from that country is a singer Cesária Évora and singer Lura.

Cesaria Evora is the queen's most popular music form in Britain called morną.Podobno you can find her strolling the streets cigar beautiful, colonial town of Mindelo on Sao Vicente, where he comes from. I certainly impress any music of Cabo Verde. In addition morny - often called the local blues, there are also other forms of music as coladeira - a bit livelier, reminiscent of Brazilian samba. Music accompanies people in their daily lives, dobarwia celebrations, often being their primary element.

Also, works of local writers are some of the richest in Africa.

Roman Catholic (Christianity 97%), in conjunction with local beliefs

Cape Verde Atmospheric residents complete. Characterized by their distinct culture - a blend of influences of African, Portuguese and Latin American, spontaneity and great hospitality.

Residents Islands are extremely polite and open to tourists. Very often they talks. It is worth to them moments of chat.

Island resides primarily Criollo and immigrants from Senegal.

Criollo settlers are descendants of African and Portuguese colonizers

Creole language called. krioulo, which is used by most of the population. It is a linguistic mix of Portuguese and local languages of West Africa. Here you can see the influence of English, French and Italian.

Widespread, especially among young people is the knowledge of French, whose teaching is compulsory in schools.

Not many, English is virtually unused by the natives.

As developed.

Creole language is not a single language. It can be seen clearly with the change in geographic. The further south, towards the Islands Nawietrznych, shows a stronger influence in Africa, while the Windward Islands will be closer to people who speak the language of Portuguese.

In the Republic of Cape Verde visa is mandatory that you get in the diplomatic missions.

Also obtain an entry visa at international airports. The easiest way to get it at the airport on Sal, Prai, or immediately after arrival in the country. There is a possibility to extend it on the spot in the Immigration Service.

Price depends on the visa is to stay and the number of people arriving in a group or family. Most yourself to call the embassy in Berlin RCV and seek direct information as needed.

Trafficking in narcotic drugs and drug use are forbidden and punishable from 1 to 8 years imprisonment.

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Embassy of the Republic of Cape Verde

Stavanger Str. 16, D-10439 Berlin

tel. (0-0 49 30) 204 50 955

Fax: (0-0 49 30) 204 50 966

E-mail: info [at] embassy-capeverde.de

www.embassy-capeverde.de

Polish Embassy in Dakar

Villa "Les Ailes"

BP. 343 Dakar, Senegal

Tel.: (00-221 33) 824 23 54, 825 24 03

Fax: (00-221 33) 824 95 26

Polish Consulate in the Praia

Honorary Consul: Marilla Maisa Salazar

BP 489, rue Andrade Corvo, Praia, Cap Vert

tel. (0-0238) 613 183, 614 443, fax (0-0238) 611 450

No obligation meldunkowego in the country.

Similarly, as at the entrance to the country.

We should have sufficient means of subsistence in the UK.

Hospitals, health centers and pharmacies are well-equipped. Standard is higher than in neighboring countries.

It is worth thinking about buying additional insurance to cover medical costs in a wider area, and the costs of medical care in private hospitals and clinics. Going abroad should take out an individual package of insurance against accidents and medical expenses.

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Vaccines are not mandatory, unless the travel advance by Senegal (or another African country) threatened by malaria and yellow fever. In such cases, is required for entry into the health books confirming vaccination. It is recommended that vaccination against hepatitis A and B. In more humid, low-lying areas at risk malaria.

In Cape Verde there is a risk of malaria. For this reason, we should use anti-mosquito bites.

In the Republic of Cape Verde can not speak of immediate danger to tourists. But they place pickpockets and theft bold bandit attacks. It is, so to leave on deposit in the hotel's passport, important documents, valuables or large amounts of cash. Islands must be accompanied by professional tour guides. Remember that occur here because of strong currents underwater while swimming in the ocean we have to be careful.

What distinguishes islands from the black continent, here is the lack of any internal conflicts, social or ethnic, there is practically no crime.

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Water. Please drink this bottle. This is a scarce commodity in the UK

In the water watch out for sea urchins.

Dangerous creature on land is a small crustacean, called by the inhabitants of millipede, it can sting painfully, and then threatened the hospital.

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Get into the country only by air.

The international airport is located 2 km from Espargos. We get at them from several European cities such as Paris, Lisbon, Munich, Amsterdam, Zurich, Madrid, Rome and Lisbon and the cities of South America and Africa.

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The cheapest flights are from Amsterdam and Lisbon.

Not long ago, travel between the islands was made possible only by air. Prices for plane flights are different. Within the limits from 35 to 180 euros, depending on destination. It should be borne in mind that some islands there is no return on the same day. Thus, for example, planning a one-day trip. from the island of Sal on the other will ensure necessary conditions for return.

For almost a basic way to move between the islands are considered to small propeller planes for local lines. Pay for no less than a plane, but more than a ferry. Keep in mind the baggage, which must be very careful.

Lack

Between cities not served by bus. We can use them in Mindello and Prai.

It is recommended to travel between cities by minibus (called 'shared taxi'). They are really inexpensive. The only condition is to collect a particular group of people (ok. 10), which is usually not a problem. Volunteers are not lacking.

A car rental in Sao Tiaro (in Prai) and Sao Vicente (Mindelo in).

Traveling by car is recommended maximum caution. The local drivers are known for their lack of discipline and rather reckless driving. We must know that in the event of technical problems we are condemned to each other, because we do not find in the UK roadside assistance!

Ferries, conditioning convenient movement between the islands. It is recommended that Peel was able to travel due to the decrease in costs.

Taxis, many in larger cities, the official. But almost everywhere in the UK also will meet with those nieoznaczonymi.

Private cars, operating between cities. Driving the pace for little money. Are popular among tourists.

It is recommended to ride a bicycle, because of the brilliant route.

Available in almost every hotel. After using it in hotels do not pay anything, that in. a few euros. Rather, the lack of cafes, in addition to cities such as Mindello, Praia and Ribeira Grande. The quality of links is rather poor.

Mail Cabo Verde has devoted his birds a lot of stamps, but singled out a special issue of the most endangered, the small singer with Raso. Uninhabited and protected from the wind provides ideal conditions for building nests directly in the ground and upbringing of children. Calhandra, discovered in 1897 by Alexander Boyd aroused considerable interest and some European museums have organized a special trip to obtain copies of their collection. Easily identifiable by przeraźliwemu piskowi, despite strict protection is considered an endangered species. Its population is estimated at about 50 pairs.

We advise against travel by car because of the small number of roads. When driving a well zaopatrzeń the map, we get it almost every kiosk.

Choosing a taxi, do not forget to bargain with the driver. It pays off.

Unfortunately, the lack of on-site bicycle rental.

On the small islands are recommended to travel on foot.

Speaking of phone calls. Discouraged phone conversations with guests. After a chat there, we must reckon with the issue even more than ten euros per minute. Take advantage of the ordinary telephone booth, or to talk via computer. Mobile coverage includes more than half of the country. Please make sure that our mobile operator launches roaming there.

Cape Verde Escudo (CVE)

There is a lot of ATMs. However, holders of other cards like Visa is recommended to take stock of cash, because only they are allowed. However, we do not rely on transactions using the card, even in the most hotels are not accepted.

Bottle of mineral water 1,5 l - 100

Bottle of cola - 70

-Small bottle of beer - 70

-10-Roll

-Hot dish in a restaurant like a fish with rice and fried potatoes and salad - 500

-Can luncheon meat - 150

-Cube margarine - 70

-Postcard - 60th

At markets. It was there that we should demonstrate the art of negotiations and not be afraid to haggle.

-Grog

Amaryndowy-flavored liqueur - sweet memorial for women.

-A small piece of the islands - volcanic rock: basalt or pumice

-In Mindelo in prison is worth to buy goods made by prisoners personally

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Money replace only in larger cities like Praia, Mindello or Tarrafal

Traveller's checks can be easily converted into cash at banks, for example, Banco Comercial do Atlântico, Caixa Economica and Banco Interatlântico. From Cape Verde, you can also donate money using Western Union. All offices, banks and shops are open from 8.00 to 14.00 hours, but are closed on Sundays and public holidays. Many shops are closed even earlier, as early as Friday. Restaurants in Cape Verde are open for lunch from 12.30 to 14.30 and dinner from 19.00 to 23.00 hours.

Tourism infrastructure remains in Britain at a high level, especially if you choose to ba island of Sal, Sao Vicente Sao Tiaro and. Choice Hotels is really big. Here you will find accommodation offered carried international networks, to small guesthouses.

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It should talk to the locals and ask them about the possibility of accommodation.

Tourist services are not cheap. Per night in the guest house will pay about. 40-50 €.

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Cape Verde can be delicious to eat in local restaurants whose menus are based mainly on fresh fish and seafood, prepared in hundreds of ways, but you'll find something for themselves as lovers of meat meals. Recommended in particular are Sashimi Tuna, which is perfectly seasoned grilled fillet of tuna from the outside and raw in the middle, with the degree of severity can choose. The dish is often served with soy sauce. Great is also the local tuna carpaccio, grilled octopus and lobster and mussels served with boiled rice. Sensational dessert administered in Cape Verde is the Banana Flambe, which can be ordered at every restaurant. A local specialty is Catchupa - stew made with grains of maize and beans. Being in Cape Verde is worth a try, two local wines - grogu a large capacity 70%, which recalls the taste of grappa or brandy, as well as the local ponchu, which is a combination of molasses and grogu. Beer lovers will not have to part with your favorite beverage - is available on the island is quite good, the Portuguese beer Sagres.

Catchupa. Food is the most popular on the islands. It is eaten in the morning and evening in all homes. She's on the menu of most restaurants. Grounds for this dish is softened corn boiled for 3 hours, to which are added various components, eg. chicken, beef, cabbage, garlic and beans.

Alcohol from cane. Grogiem on the islands is called locally produced rum from sugar cane with lemon. Be careful not to confuse grogu produced from sugar cane da Terra), with a significantly poorer quality grogiem produced from imported sugar 9de Açúcar)

It is recommended restaurants. These rooms, as well as independent.

The standard, 10-15% of the contract

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Among the cities it is advisable to see Mindelo and Praia, which offers a unique post-colonial atmosphere, a small cafe with delicious coffee, fruit markets, fish markets, the port. Neat and charming, however, only located on the shores of these cities. Wandering continue to encounter the huts and slums.

Salina is worthy of attention, ie,. salt pan on the island of Sal, seawater is pumped into the crater of an extinct volcano, and there it is evaporated. Are salt deposits that are exploited.

First of all, the extinct volcanic craters of Santo Antão and São Vicente.

Market very colorful fish and other creatures of the ocean, I saw it in almost all major cities.

Kabowerdyjczycy. With time to pause even for a moment to listen to these musicians. They sing and play drums and guitar before both houses and on beaches and public places.

Turtle Island symbolizes. This is reflected even on postage stamps. On a desert browning St.. Lucia is located in a special reserve to protect female składającycg eggs on the island.

Nature itself is extremely diverse. The richest is the Santo Antaao and Santiago. Here are grown: banana, coffee, sugar cane, papaya trees. Here too we meet only in this part of the world tree dragoeria (dragon). With larger animals, there were two monkeys.

On the island of St.. Vicente, in the lower parts of the palms. Above you'll meet maguey, maize and beans.

Fogo - island-volcano (active) - the height of 2829 meters above sea level.

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5. July - the anniversary of the proclamation of independence

Boisterous celebration of the festival is a permanent element of culture and folklore of the Republic of Cape Verde. The most celebrated is uproariously carnival in Mindelo, resembles that of Rio de Janeiro. From the Sunday before Ash Wednesday through the streets to the sound of drums, the crowd of colorful floats decorated wozzami. The procession takes roztańczonym competition between the samba schools and different neighborhoods.

In August and takes place in this area the largest world music festival in Baia das Gatas in Sao Vicente. It takes several days, the artists come to him from various countries of Africa and the world.

In Mindelo and Praia Hotel is located a few clubs.

Light clothes, preferably cotton jacket - jacket, anti-mosquito bites, first aid kit with a supply of medicines, adequate supply of cash

Let us always with a bottle of water. This product, although for most common here is sometimes treated often at a premium.