Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Publications in English about Cape Verde are scarce but include the
Historical Dictionary
of the Republic of Cape Verde
by Richard Lobban,
Cape Verde: Politics, Economics and
Society
by Colm Foy,
Antonio's Island: Cape Verde
by Marcelo Gomes Balla and
The
Fortunate Isles
by Basil Davidson.
EMBASSIES & CONSULATES
French Embassy
(
2604511; Rua Manuel Duarte, Prainha) In Praia.
2626097; Avenida da OUA, Achada de Santo António)
Also in Mindelo, São Vi-
Portuguese Embassy
(
cente.
2615621; Rua Abilio Macedo)
In
Praia.
2608900; Rua Abilio Macedo 6)
In Praia.
EMERGENCY
Fire
(
131)
Medical assistance
(
130)
Police
(
132)
FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Cape Verde's main festivals include Mardi Gras (also known as Creole Carnival), which is
held all over Cape Verde in February or March, the largest occurring in Mindelo (São Vi-
cente); Nhô São Filipe (Fogo), held on 1 May; and the Festival de Música, held in Baía
das Gatas (São Vicente) in August.
INTERNET ACCESS
The main towns of each island, and even other good-sized towns, have internet cafes with
cheap and fast connections.
The main town squares on all major islands have free wi-fi.
Note that many hotels, even the upscale ones, charge for wi-fi.
INTERNET RESOURCES
Bela Vista
(
www.bela-vista.net
)
Travel and tourism-related info.
Cabo Verde
(
www.caboverde.com
)
Comprehensive tourism listings in English, Portuguese and
Italian.
