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Tips on Boa Vista Island

All the information you want to know before arriving

How to arrive at Boa Vista

 The island of Boa Vista is directly accessible through charter and regular flights from several European countries and beyond.

BestFly Cabo Verde  and TACV are the two companies with domestic flights and CVinterilhas with ferries, connect Boa Vista to other islands daily, for easy access to and from the island.

Here is an overview of current flight connections, but unfortunately we cannot guarantee exact information on current flights to the island of Boa Vista as they are constantly changing. For more information, contact us and our team will be happy to help you find the best way to get here.


 

Direct international flights to Boa Vista

THE OVERVIEW OF CURRENT FLIGHT CONNECTIONS

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* flights only in the winter period (from October/November to April/May)

USEFUL INFORMATION BEFORE ARRIVAL

PASSPORT VALIDITY:

Six months beyond the date of intended departure


TOURIST VISA REQUIRED:

A cost free visa can be acquired on arrival, in the passage by the services of foreigners and borders; it can also be obtained in advance at the embassies and consulates of Cape Verde.

However, to visit CV up to 30 days, the Visa is not required for the following countries. [See List] 


AIRPORT SECURITY FEE:

All foreign citizens planning to travel to Cabo Verde are required to complete a pre-arrival registration and pay the Airport Security Fee (TSA) at the online electronic platform  [EASE] at least five days prior to entering Cabo Verde. 

The currency of Cape Verde is the Cape Verdean Escudos (CVE). 1 Euro = 110,265 CVE.

We recommend traveling with Euros, which are generally accepted across the country and in the banks in exchange for local currency.

As we are not part of the EU, Euros can’t be issued anywhere, but are accepted as payment all over the island; Paying in Euros, in general the price is 1 Euro = 100 CVE; To save your 10% we recommend to change some money in CVE in the Banks at the beginning of your stay.

The local banks are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (to change money you need to take your passport with you).

You can also withdraw cash (CVE) with Credit Card (Visa and MasterCard) within Banks or ATMs (operate 24 hours).


In Cape Verde, the climate is dry tropical. Temperatures are high throughout the year, with minimum temperatures reaching 24°C in January/February and maximum temperatures reaching 30°C in August /September. The rains are scarce throughout the year, the rainfall reaches a maximum of 80 mm per month and the higher winds are between January and May. Larger waves can be found on some parts of the island, which proves particularly popular with water sport enthusiasts.

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TRADITION AND GASTRONOMY

Cape Verde was a Portuguese colony and has been independent since 1975. Here, slaves were brought to be converted to Catholicism and taught the Portuguese language, before being taken to Brazil. Despite the domineering imposition of European colonizers, acculturation took place in a fusion between European and African cultures. Thus, Cape Verdean culture is rich in the religious, gastronomic and musical aspects.

Taste Catchupa and Cuscus, the traditional dishes, listen a good Morna (Cesária Évora for example), try to go to a traditional festival like Santa Isabel where you can enjoy the regatta of traditional boats and dance to the rhythm of the drum in the São João procession.

We love to give our guests tips on how to experience the Cape Verdean lifestyle as much as possible.

MUSEUMS TO VISIT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT

CAPE VERDE'S HISTORY AND CULTURE

In Sal Rei, we can visit two museums filled with history about the island of Boa Vista and Cape Verde. We recommend everyone to visit both of them.

MUSEUMS TO VISIT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT

CAPE VERDE'S HISTORY AND CULTURE

In Sal Rei, we can visit two museums filled with history about the island of Boa Vista and Cape Verde. We recommend everyone to visit both of them.