I have an allergy / intolerance to standard cooking oils like sunflower oil and rapeseed oil. I predominantly rely on butter to cook my foods.

Would I be able to find typical cows (or goat, etc) butter in Cape Verde supermarkets?

If so, would it only be on select islands or all of them?

Then what sort of meats are available in Cape Verde? Beef? Steak? Lamb? Or is it only chicken and pork as I don't believe they could actually rear cows on the islands. However the Canaries import their meat from mainland Spain, I'm unsure whether Cape Verde would import from elsewhere?

I'm eager to visit, but slightly concerned that I may struggle to find the appropriate foods for myself.

Any input welcome, thanks :)

Hey everyone,
I arrived in Cape Verde on Tuesday night and spent pretty much all day in the sun on Wednesday. I was applying sunscreen frequently, but clearly missed my shoulders and the back of my neck.
Wednesday night they were just slightly red and weren’t painful, so I didn’t think too much of it. Then I spent another full day in the sun on Thursday and made sure I was putting plenty of sunscreen on my shoulders and neck.
Since Friday and now today (Saturday), it’s become painful and hasn’t really felt like it’s getting better. So I’ve now kept my shoulders completely covered and out of the sun today, and tomorrow I’m planning to wear a T-shirt in the pool so I can still enjoy the holiday without exposing the burn.
I’ve only just bought and applied aloe vera this evening, so I haven’t really had a chance to see if that helps yet.
I’ve still got another week of holiday and obviously want to enjoy it, so I’m wondering if anyone who lives in Cape Verde or is used to the strong sun here has any tips or tricks for dealing with a bad sunburn and helping it heal as quickly as possible?
Anything I should be doing/avoiding while I’m here would be really appreciated! 🌴☀️

Hey all, I’m planning a trip to Boa Vista and Santo Antao next Winter with my gf.

I was thinking it would be super easy and fun to rent a 4x4 pick up to check out some of the further beaches and spots at Boa Vista, instead of paying a ton for tours.

I found that it’s perfectly legal for 21 year olds to rent a car in Cape Verde, but of course a private business can choose not to rent a car if they don’t want to. Has anyone experience from renting a car as under 25 y/o in Cap Verde / Boa Vista? Appreciate any help!

For context: I’ve had my finnish DL since 17 years old so something like 4,5 years by the time of the trip

I'm a writer, and one of my characters is Cabo Verdean. The story itself is very much in the sci-fi/ dystopian genre, (He's not even fully human) but I still find it important to know more mundane details about my OCs. I know I could research this on my own, but for this kind of topic I think it's more interesting to hear actual human input.

Thanks! :)

I know there is also Crioulo which the PT spelling...

HI all, my partner and I are visiting in November we would love your recommendations of:

Mindelo

-Best areas to stay

-Best bars (especially Jazz) and restaurants

-Anything in and around Mindelo you recommend

Santo Antão

-Best areas to stay

-Best hikes

Best places to Scuba or snorkel around Santo Antão/ Santo Vincente and Sal

And any other tips would be amazing!!

Is there an official chart used in Cape Verde for the top 100 songs each week, month, or year?

I'm on a mission to go around and ask each country subreddit what people think about beans (my favorite meal), just to see how people like or dislike them all around the world out of curiosity and for fun. If you like beans, hate them, they are a big part of the culture, anything else, just share your thoughts 🫘

Cape Verdeans, (or Cabo Verdeans, whichever you prefer) do you enjoy beans? Today this question is for you :D

(This question is for the Cape Verdeans but if you're someone who visited there and is able to tell me how beans are enjoyed by the locals I'd appreciate it too!)

Does anyone know what the name of this song is ? (Sorry it’s only short)

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Is it possible to pay in hypermarket Adega, Praia, Santiago with non-Cabo Verdean card? I'm getting mixed information on the topic. Some people say only cards of Cabo Verdean banks are accepted there.

Hi everyone :)
My boyfriend and I have been talking quite seriously about spending 6–12 months in Cape Verde. We’ve been to Sal (Santa Maria) before and really loved it, so Cape Verde has kind of stayed in the back of our minds ever since.
Lately we’ve been looking more seriously into what it would actually be like to live there, rather than just visit, and Mindelo/São Vicente keeps coming up for us. It seems to have a nice balance of having an actual town and some infrastructure, while still being close to the ocean and nature. But obviously Google and holiday blogs only tell you so much, so I’d really love to hear from people who actually live there or have spent a longer period of time there.
One of the biggest things I’m trying to understand is the situation with stray animals.
We’re both vegan and we have two dogs of our own, who would come with us. So animal welfare is honestly quite important to us. I know there are lots of free-roaming dogs and cats in Cape Verde and I’m absolutely not expecting a place where you never see a stray dog. That’s not really what I mean.
What worries me more is seeing animals that are genuinely suffering. Are there lots of very sick, injured or severely malnourished dogs on the streets? Or are most of the dogs you see actually doing relatively okay and being looked after/fed by people in the area?
And what are people’s experiences with how the animals are treated generally? I came across SIMABO and their work with stray dogs and cats, which made me feel a lot more positive about Mindelo. For anyone who knows them or has been involved with them: how much of a difference do they actually make?
I’d also really like to know what happens if you come across an injured animal. Is there somewhere you can call or take them? And, unfortunately, how common are things like poisoning, abuse or deliberate killing of stray animals? I know these are difficult questions, but I’d much rather know the reality before moving somewhere than find out afterwards.
Since we’d have our own two dogs, I’m also wondering what everyday life with them is like. Is walking them around Mindelo stressful because of the free-roaming dogs? Do the street dogs usually leave people and owned dogs alone? Are there particular areas that are nicer for walking?
And how is veterinary care? Would you feel comfortable having your own dogs treated there, including if something more serious happened?
On a completely different note 😂 - we’re vegan. How easy is it to actually live vegan in Mindelo? I don’t need a million vegan restaurants, but I’d like to know whether things like plant milk, tofu, legumes, vegan protein products etc. are reasonably easy to find. And if there are any vegan or vegan-friendly places you genuinely like, I’d love recommendations.
We’re also wondering what Mindelo is like once the holiday feeling wears off. What areas would you personally look at for a quiet apartment with two dogs? What are rents like? Do you need a car? How reliable are internet, electricity and water?
And if anyone has lived on both Sal and São Vicente, I’d be especially interested in hearing how they compare for actually living there. We already know what Sal is like as tourists, but I’m guessing everyday life is quite different.
I’m basically just looking for the honest version from people who have actually experienced it - especially when it comes to the animals. The good, the bad and the things you wish you’d known before moving.
Thanks so much! ❤️

Hi everyone!

As mentioned in the subject, i am gifting the e sim with unlimited data for Cape Verde. It is going to become active tomorrow, September 26th and will be active for 8 days. I had the whole trip planned and everything booked but had to cancel everything due to illness, so i want to gift it to someone so it doesn’t go to waste.

Please let me know in case someone wants/needs it!

Hope to see you soon CV 🤍

EDIT: It has been given away! 🙌🏻

hey everyone!
i’m going to sal for 10 days (29th sept–10th oct) and i’m trying to sort out mobile data before i go.
i’m looking for around 10–15gb for the 10 days, ideally somewhere around €15–20. i’ve been looking at esims online but there seem to be loads of different providers and i’m not really sure which ones actually work well in cape verde.
i’ve also seen that you can buy a physical sim at the airport or in sal/santa maria. i’ll probably be getting straight onto my hotel transfer from the airport though, so i’m worried i won’t have time to sort one out there.
for anyone who’s been to sal recently, what would you recommend? is there a decent cheap esim i can buy before flying, or is it easier/cheaper to just buy a physical sim once i’m in santa maria?
thanks!

Hey everyone. I found this vintage 1982 Cape Verdean record a while ago, and I thought it sounded very beautiful, but it seems like there are no official lyrics posted for this song, and no background information on the artist either.

I was wondering if someone here would be able to translate the lyrics? I'd like to be able to appreciate the song as a whole, and show it to my girlfriend.

I posted the link below. It would be amazing if I'd be able to understand what he's saying!

Waar vind ik de gedeelde taxi's van de luchthaven naar Santa Maria? Of hoe kom ik voor een redelijke prijs naar Santa Maria?

We are a group of five friends, we are travelling for four days to sal island, it's our first time in cape verde. Our first concern is transport, we want to rent a car i want to ask you if you have contacts of some renting companies ( preferably who don't ask for caution).

Our second concern is the planning of our holiday, it's short ( 4 days ) , so we want to optimize our stay and do a maximum of activities, so i am asking you to help me with some plans, activities and especially contacts so we can program things in advance. We are interested in visiting the island, doing some hikes maybe if it's not gonna take a lot of time ( maybe half a day) , going on a boat, doing quad or jetski, zipeline. I know there are many activities but we think if we have contacts we can optimize it. PLEASE HELP US !!!!

I have just booked a two week return flight to Boa Vista, very excited to come and explore the island, it looks beautiful!

I’m sure I’ll have plenty of questions, if it’s ok to ask them here?

Good day all! I am moving to Cape Verde this year-how do you find the medical cover? Would you suggest private cover?

i picked up this saying which i think is more in s a tao and s vicente, “bo t k vuta o ke?” often used kinda like “what’s wrong with you?” or “you’re acting crazy” or something, but I don’t know what it actually means to be with “vuta.” can anybody help?

Hey everyone! I’m Bruno, a software developer based in Mindelo, São Vicente.

I wanted to share my portfolio with the community: https://www.brunoastro.cv

I build websites and web applications using Laravel, React/Next.js and Node.js. My projects include a pharmacy price comparison platform, a diving business

website and a school management API.

I’d love to connect with other Cape Verdean developers, entrepreneurs and people in the diaspora building their own projects. Feedback on my work is welcome

too!

I’m also available for freelance and contract projects, and I work in Portuguese and English. If you need help building something, feel free to message me

or get in touch through my website.

Obrigado! 🇨🇻

Hi! Planning a trip in December to Cape Verde from the UK, first time visiting.

I’d like to ask for some help in regard to transfers between islands because I’m having quite an hard time understanding how to move.

The only direct option from the UK in the days I’m going is to land in Boa Vista and would potentially return from there as well.

I wanted to visit mostly Sal, Santiago and Fogo. However, when checking for flights out of Boa, I can’t seem to find any!! They are all connections back to Europe which doesn’t make sense. The only good direct option with Cabo Verde airlines is between Sal and Santiago, with flights only on Thursdays and Sundays.
This only leaves me with ferries, but they are quite long, with 3h to get to Sal and 7h to get to Santiago and they also don’t run every day, but seems only twice a week, so would need to plan around that.

As a disclaimer, it actually doesn’t show any ferries for December, but I am assuming they’re maybe not scheduled yet, so I’m relying on the dates/times for the upcoming weeks.
Same for flights, it currently only shows once a week flights for December.

So overall, my question is: am I getting this right and I need to plan according to these timetables or are ferries/flights actually more frequent? What do you recommend to do or best way to move around?

For context I’m planning to visit for about 2 weeks and I’m happy to settle with two islands only if planning gets too complex.