Studying abroad can be fascinating but not as compared to the experiences one has to filter outside classroom life! Cape Vered is no exception when it comes to exciting lifestyle to refresh your mind and utilise your idle time!
The country is adorned with natural reserves that will keep you intrigued every day as it comes. RocApply has dedicated this guide for your information on what activities you can immerse into and sites you may explore on your timeouts!
There are quite a lot of things to do and places to go when you are in Cape Verde but we have summarised the best for you! This is how you can enjoy your stay here!
What to See and Do
Music- Cape Verde's most famous musician and cultural ambassador Cesaria Evora passed away in the year 2011. But her legacy lives on and you can enjoy traditional Cape Verdean music (morna and coladeira) throughout the island 6state.
The best places to hear the typically poetic and melancholic notes include Sao Vicente island's capital Mindelo, the cultural capital of Cape Verde and Cesaria Evora's hometown. Carnival here is the best by far on the island and takes place around February every year.
Hiking - Mount Fogo, an active volcano on Fogo Island and the highest peak on the archipelago, is an obvious destination for trekkers and adventure-lovers.
But for great scenery and lovely cobbled paths, reserve time to Santo Antao island. Volcanic peaks, a dramatic rocky coastline, and some tropical forest make for great trekking. Spend the night in a bed and breakfast in one of the small villages for an authentic experience you don’t want to spare on weekends.
Watersports - Fishing, diving, and surfing are all possible on the islands, Santiago island is the hub for tourists and it is easy to organize day trips and packages from any number of tour operators and/or resorts. It is quite windy on all the islands, so Cape Verde has become a popular destination for windsurfers and increasingly kite surfers. Make the best of your off-class time in of these and you will enjoy to the brims!
There is so much Cape Verde has to offer! Apply on RocApply!
DISCLAIMER: The suggestions on these pages are based primarily on recommendations that we receive from former students.Activity lists are by no means exhaustive; rather, they are meant give an idea for exploring all of the ways you can get involved in Cape Verde! We advise you to check by yourself what beauty lies ahead!
