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Atlantic islands, kitesurfing and a "no stress" vibe.
Cape Verde seen from Algeria: Atlantic islands, kitesurfing and a "no stress" vibe. Entry formalities, real budget, best seasons and what to do — tailored to a Algerian passport.
In pictures
The visa, step by step
How to apply
Visa issued on arrival: present a valid passport, a return ticket and proof of funds/accommodation.
Required documents
- Passport valid 6 months
- Return ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Yellow fever certificate
Good to know
- •Confirm visa-on-arrival is still open to your nationality before flying.
A one-week budget
Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé
420 000 FCFA–780 000 FCFAFlights from Alger (ASKY, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc…), depending on the destination.
Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.
Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)
Budget simulator
What to do there
Santa Maria (Sal)
Beach and fishermen's pier.
Pedra de Lume
Float in the salt crater.
Kite Beach
Kitesurfing and windsurfing (Dec-April).
Buracona "Blue Eye"
Volcanic pools.
Shark Bay
Boat trip with lemon sharks and turtles.
Cidade Velha (Santiago)
First colonial town (UNESCO).
Fogo volcano
Hike to the summit (2,829m).
One week, day by day
- D1
Arrival in Sal, check in at Santa Maria, sunset.
- D2
Beach day + pier and fish market.
- D3
North of Sal: Pedra de Lume, Buracona, Espargos.
- D4
Boat trip (turtles/sharks) or kitesurfing.
- D5
Flight to Praia, Plateau and Sucupira market.
- D6
Cidade Velha: fortress, UNESCO history + beach.
- D7
Souvenirs (grogue, coffee) and return.
Travel checklist
A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.
Travel checklist — Cap-Vert
Before you leave
What to pack
Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.
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