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A piece of fairy tale waking up in the blue waters of the Atlantic. His name is Cape Verde. The accumulated beauty of ten volcanic islands has remained hidden for so long. But overnight this tiny country showed greatness in the world of football. Their indomitable fighting and on-field magic created a stir on the world stage. An unpronounceable name began to return to the mouths of football lovers. People started looking for these islands near the Sahara on Google Maps. Football brought Cape Verde into the limelight in a flash. Crossing the familiar boundaries, the travelers are now mesmerized by the pull of this new paradise.

Cape Verde is a strange duality. On the one hand, the primitive rhythm of Africa, on the other, the elegant form of Portuguese colonial culture. The main attraction here is its natural diversity. Sal or Boa Vista’s miles of sweeping white sands where the waves of the blue sea lap, the mind is bound to get lost. Again the mist shrouded green hills and valleys of Santo Antao are an absolute haven for trekkers. On the other hand, the black lava flow of the active volcano that rises up in the chest of Fogo Island is a rough yet primitive horror of nature. This diversity is the biggest attraction for tourists.

How to go, where to stay?

There are no direct flights to Cape Verde from India. Delhi or Mumbai can be reached via Dubai, Lisbon or Casablanca in the capital Praia or Amilcar Cabral International Airport on the island of Sal. Accommodation on the island is royal. From oceanfront luxury resorts to pocket-friendly local ‘pensao’ or boutique guesthouses, all services are readily available.

When to go and how to spend?

November to June is the best time to visit Cape Verde. The sky is cloudless, the sun is shining. Cost wise, the budget here is much more affordable than the Caribbean or European islands. Excluding international airfare, the daily cost per person for accommodation and internal island travel averages around Rs 8,000 to 12,000 in Indian currency.