Paula
Portugal
I am obsessed with Cape Verde! I was only in Santa Maria as I didn’t have much time there but it was amazing. I felt very safe and relaxed. January is amazing time to visit Sal! It’s a very touristic place full of resorts so I can tell that prices were for tourists not for locals, but they were still ok, just do your research and you can find great and cheap places:) And I felt very safe even walking alone at night - there were always a lot of people everywhere so I was never actually alone.
Posted: February 3, 2025Carla
Switzerland
Travelling Cape Verde solo was a great experience. I always felt very safe. Amazing place, amazing beaches , lovely people. I went to Praia, Tarrafal and than Sal Rei in Boa Vista. No public transport but shared taxi buses. It leaves when it is full with people.
Posted: June 29, 2024Experienced: December, 2023Sal took a bit of getting used to as a solo traveller. I usually enjoy very active solo holidays with plenty of hiking but Sal is very much a beach destination. There are things to do but make sure you book online with a tour provider, it’s cheaper plus I found taxis a little expensive and public transport next to non-existent. I did a half day sailing tour (an absolute highlight as I saw humpback whales and turtles) and a visit to shark bay with wonderful marine biologists. The locals are lovely and friendly but you will get a lot of comments from men. Initially I felt really unsafe and...
Posted: April 19, 2024