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Cape Verde holidays
Best time to visit Cape Verde
The strongest period is November to June. July and October are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 26°C across the main season. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to Cape Verde cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £45 a day at the budget end, around £90 a day mid-range and £260+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £840 to £1180 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £275 off-peak, £350 typically and £525 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans cheap & cheerful, simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
What kind of holiday is Cape Verde?
Cape Verde is strongest for beaches and coastal time, switching off, and adventure. The main settings are tropical islands and coastal scenery, and the pace is balanced.
Strong fit if
- You want beaches and coastal time, switching off, and adventure.
- You want a balanced mix of downtime and activity.
Think twice if
- Your priorities point in the opposite direction to its pace or setting.
Travel from the UK
Allow roughly 6 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. A week or longer usually makes the travel effort worthwhile.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cape Verde?
The strongest period is November to June. July and October are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 26°C. Rainfall is generally limited.
How much does a trip to Cape Verde cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £45 a day at the budget end, around £90 a day mid-range and £260+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £840 to £1180 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £275 off-peak, £350 typically and £525 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.
How long is the flight or journey to Cape Verde from the UK?
Allow roughly 6 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.
Who is Cape Verde good for?
Cape Verde best suits travellers looking for beaches and coastal time, switching off, and adventure. Expect tropical islands and coastal scenery, with a balanced pace.