Consider the cost of a trip to Cape Verde, how much are air tickets, we will find the best hotels for a holiday by the sea and prices for food. We will find out when is the best time to rest and climatic conditions.
The Cape Verde archipelago has 18 islands, which differ from each other in landscape. Thanks to this, it is here that tourists get the most varied rest - both active and passive.
There is everything for a beach holiday: some of the best beaches are located here, there is an opportunity to go surfing, windsurfing, diving, sailing, visit beautiful inaccessible rocks, go on exciting nature excursions, walk around the city.
Prices for holidays in Cape Verde
Prices for holidays in Cape Verde in 2021 are standard, on average, no different from other conventional resorts. The cost of plane tickets to Cape Verde depends on the point of departure, for example:
- St. Petersburg - about 64,000 rubles;
- Sochi - 97,000 rubles.
Flights to Cape Verde from Moscow:
- to Praia Island - from 32,000 thousand rubles;
- to the island of San Vicente - from 34,000 thousand rubles;
- Eshpargush - from 39,000 thousand rubles;
- to Boavista island - from 57,000 thousand rubles.
It is best to search for cheap plane tickets directly through Aviasales, we recommend using neighboring dates, you can often find very advantageous flight offers.
Hotel prices in Cape Verde
The price depends on the chosen hotel, on what category it belongs to and how many stars it has. Also, the cost varies from the type of food, you can choose a hotel with or without an all-inclusive system.
It is better to book a hotel in Cape Verde through booking, they have a huge accommodation base and there are no extra charges. Below are the recommended options for where to stay for your vacation.
The best 3 star hotels:
- Praiano Aparthotel 3 * is an excellent hotel at an affordable price - only 3600 thousand rubles per day. The price includes accommodation in a standard room without meals. The location is convenient - it was built not far from the coast, there are inexpensive restaurants nearby;
- Les Alizés 3 * is a comfortable, hospitable and inexpensive hotel. Located close to the beach, it offers its guests additional services for water sports (surfing, sea fishing, sailing, diving, horse riding, city tours). The cost of living is from 3700 per night.
Four star hotels:
- Hotel Foya Branca 4 * - located within walking distance from the coast, has its own swimming pools, tennis court, playground, fitness center. Provides additional services for diving, windsurfing. The cost of living from 4200 thousand rubles without meals, with meals - from 7000 thousand rubles per day;
- Boutique Hotel Pescador 4 * - located near the beaches, has its own pool. Provides its guests with the following services: visits to the massage room and sauna, bike rental. The cost of living is from 5,600 thousand rubles without meals and 11,800 thousand rubles with meals per day.
The best 5 star hotels in Cape Verde are:
- Dunas Beach Resort Self-catering Apartment - the cost of living per day - from 8800 thousand rubles without meals. Located close to the coast, there are several pools, a garden, shops, bars, restaurants;
- Club Hotel Riu Funana 5 * - the hotel is located on the coast, has several swimming pools, massage room, playground and babysitting services, playground for adults. The cost of living is from 21,000 thousand rubles with breakfast per day per person;
- Hotel Riu Karamboa - located on the coast, the cost of living from 14,000 rubles per day. Provides excursion services. In the presence of a private garden, shops, tennis court, playground, gym, sauna.
All Inclusive Cape Verde Hotels:
- Hotel Oasis Salinas Sea 5 * is an excellent, comfortable hotel that accepts guests on an all-inclusive basis. The cost will be from 18.3 million rubles per day per person in a standard room. When placed in a superior room, the cost of living will be from 24,000 thousand rubles. Offers additional services: private beach, gym, SPA center. Provides surfing, windsurfing and sea fishing lessons;
- Meliá Tortuga Beach - All Inclusive 5 * - the cost of living from 17,000 thousand rubles on the "all inclusive" system. Has a beach by the sea, a swimming pool. It offers its guests to visit spa treatments, massage room, sauna, Turkish bath, as well as do water sports: diving, windsurfing. There is a playground, shops and a billiard room;
- Hotel Riu Garopa 5 * - the cost of living from 15,000 thousand rubles with meals per day per person. There is a private beach, several swimming pools, fitness center, massage room, sauna, tennis court and gym. The cuisine is varied, the menu to choose from.
Prices for tours to Cape Verde from Moscow
We figured out the points for an independent trip, consider the cost of tours to Cape Verde from Moscow for package tourists. You can find and select good deals directly without intermediaries through Onlineturs.
The Endless Summer in Cape Verde package is carried out to Boavista Island. Reservations daily, minimum stay 7 days. The cost depends on the chosen hotel and its category, medical insurance is provided. The price ranges from 168,000 thousand rubles for the entire stay.
An excellent tour to Sao Vicente, the cost is from 178,000 thousand rubles on the all-inclusive system, this includes accommodation, relaxation on the best beaches of Cape Verde, an excursion to choose from around the island, air tickets, transfer, medical insurance.
Sal Island - the cost from 98,000 thousand rubles for 6 days, with accommodation and meals in 3 and 4-star hotels. Excellent beaches, excursion program, medical insurance.
Praia Island - offers several tours to choose from, the cost depends on the category of the hotel, this includes tickets, airport transfers, hotel accommodation, medical insurance. Price for 7 days - from 152,000 thousand rubles.
The cost of food and meals in a cafe
The cost of basic products in stores:
- milk - 78 rubles;
- yogurt - 110 rubles;
- bread - 75 rubles;
- rice - 89 rubles per 1 kg;
- eggs 12 pcs. - from 120 rubles;
- cheese (1 kg) - 490 rubles;
- chicken - from 280 rubles;
- apples - 85 rubles;
- oranges - 160 rubles;
- tomatoes - from 87 rubles;
- potatoes - from 70 rubles;
- sea fish - from 130 to 440 rubles per kg;
- seafood - from 800 rubles and more.
The average bill in a restaurant is about 1,900,000 rubles on average: this includes a second course, salad, fruit, and a drink.
The average bill in a local cafe is from 700 rubles.
Comparing holidays on the islands and other popular resorts, we can safely say that the prices for holidays in Cape Verde are not too high.
Transport fares
The main transport links between the islands are the planes of the local airline. Flights are carried out daily in all directions 1-2 times a day. The fare depends on the destination and varies from 3200 to 7800 thousand rubles per person one way. You can also buy a travel pass, its price is about 30,000 thousand rubles for 10 flights.
Another way to travel between the islands is by ferry or boat. The movement is carried out in all directions, the fare is 2100 rubles.
It is possible to travel by land, transportation is carried out within the island. You can use the services of public transport - minibus or taxi. The fare is 80 rubles by bus and from 800 rubles by taxi.
Tourists vacationing in Cape Verde have the opportunity to rent a car. The cost of the service is 3,500 thousand rubles and 5,500 thousand rubles for an SUV.
How to get to Cape Verde?
You can get to the archipelago by plane, there are no direct flights from Moscow, you need to make a transfer in European countries (Madrid, Paris, Lisbon). You can also change trains in Morocco, Spain.
Arrival of aircraft is carried out at international airports on the islands of San, Praia, Boavista.By 2021, it is planned to open an airport on the island of São Vicente.
If there is a need to move to another island, use:
- by a local airline transfer - by an internal flight line;
- ferry or boat.
To search for tickets, it is better to use Aviasales, he searches even among low-cost airlines:
Visa for Cape Verde, registration
A visa to Cape Verde for Russians is issued at the consulate in Moscow or the airport upon arrival on the island of Sal.
Visas are:
- tourist: single or multiple;
- transit;
- national.
To apply for a tourist visa, you need following documents:
- questionnaire;
- valid international passport;
- hotel reservations for the entire duration of your stay;
- air tickets;
- a certified copy of the Russian passport and international passport.
Weather in Cape Verde, when to go on vacation?
Cape Verde is characterized by a dry subtropical climate, the temperature drops are less pronounced in contrast to the main continent of Africa.
Cape Verde Monthly Weather:
- January - +20 ° С;
- February - + 22 ° С;
- March - + 22 ° С;
- April - + 24 ° С;
- May - +26 ° С;
- June - +28 ° С;
- July - +33 ° С;
- August - + 35 ° С;
- September - + 27 ° С;
- October - +25 ° С;
- November - + 23 ° С;
- December - + 22 ° С.
The climatic conditions for a vacation in Cape Verde with children or in a company of friends are ideal all year round, the beach season is possible at any time.
If a tourist is still wondering when is the best time to relax in Cape Verde, then it is worth choosing the period from June to August. The driest months are from November to July, and from December to December is the high season for visiting.
Vacation reviews in Cape Verde
All tourists who have visited this archipelago talk about the warm climate and good weather throughout the rest.
"Stunning warm climate all year round, great for a beach holiday, no sweltering heat."
"The beaches in Cape Verde are clean, sandy, the ocean is turquoise and warm."
"Great diving site, very rich underwater world."
"The best natural landscape and attractions, interesting and long excursions."