A group of islands 500 km off the coast of West Africa, Cape Verde has Portuguese influences from the European colonial days. Their relatively isolated location and lack of highly developed resorts have kept Cape Verde off the tourist radar. The largest and most populous island in the group is Santiago, which contains the capital of Praia. However, most international visitors arrive at the island of Sal, which contains the primary airport and is a notable resort island. The main attraction of Cape Verde comes from experiencing the Cape Verde culture, and not specific sights. For those more interested in scenery, there are several options including the picturesque fishing village of Tarrafal. Of the remaining islands, Fogo has a dramatic and dominating volcano that you can explore, and the associated stunning landscape.
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