| Cape Verde 19:38 - Jan 22 with 2482 views | exiledclaseboy |
Anyone been? What’s it like? Ta. |  |
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| Cape Verde on 19:48 - Jan 22 with 1899 views | Flashberryjack |
I've been to Cape Verde (Sal) what do you want to know. |  |
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| Cape Verde on 19:53 - Jan 22 with 1879 views | dickythorpe |
Sal is where my sister went with her partner a year back.
Very third world and laid back "No stress" is the catchphrase out there.
If you just want to chill out without wanting to do much then it's ideal. |  | | |
| Cape Verde on 20:03 - Jan 22 with 1850 views | Highjack |
I liked it. |  |
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| Cape Verde on 20:11 - Jan 22 with 1824 views | Highjack |
| Cape Verde on 19:53 - Jan 22 by dickythorpe |
Sal is where my sister went with her partner a year back.
Very third world and laid back "No stress" is the catchphrase out there.
If you just want to chill out without wanting to do much then it's ideal. |
Yeah the local towns and villages are a bit like a comic relief advert. The kids just swarm you holding their hands out and they will try and snatch anything, cameras, phones etc. | |
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| Cape Verde on 20:26 - Jan 22 with 1789 views | Flashberryjack |
| Cape Verde on 20:11 - Jan 22 by Highjack |
Yeah the local towns and villages are a bit like a comic relief advert. The kids just swarm you holding their hands out and they will try and snatch anything, cameras, phones etc. |
I liked Santa Maria, watched a live Swans game in a beach sports bar, and it was really on the beach.
Santa Maria is like being in a Caribbean town, some lovely little bars and restaurants. | |
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| Cape Verde on 20:27 - Jan 22 with 1785 views | ItchySphincter |
Ha! I nearly booked Cape Verde before Cyprus!
Really like the look of it but just decided that Cyprus was easier with the kids. |  |
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| Cape Verde on 20:42 - Jan 22 with 1742 views | exiledclaseboy |
| Cape Verde on 19:48 - Jan 22 by Flashberryjack |
I've been to Cape Verde (Sal) what do you want to know. |
Enjoy? | |
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| Cape Verde on 20:44 - Jan 22 with 1738 views | exiledclaseboy |
| Cape Verde on 19:53 - Jan 22 by dickythorpe |
Sal is where my sister went with her partner a year back.
Very third world and laid back "No stress" is the catchphrase out there.
If you just want to chill out without wanting to do much then it's ideal. |
That’s the plan to be honest. Beer, pool, food. Rinse and repeat. | |
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| Cape Verde on 20:46 - Jan 22 with 1734 views | dickythorpe |
| Cape Verde on 20:44 - Jan 22 by exiledclaseboy |
That’s the plan to be honest. Beer, pool, food. Rinse and repeat. |
Well it's a perfect choice. The airport makes Fairwood look big and then it's a road like some of the streets in Manselton to negotiate....but the end result is tranquility and rest. | | | |
| Cape Verde on 20:51 - Jan 22 with 1722 views | Flashberryjack |
I did, it's a lovely place for a chill holiday.
Which Island are you thinking to visit ? | |
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| Cape Verde on 20:51 - Jan 22 with 1718 views | builthjack |
A few that I know have been. They said you cannot leave your complex as it's third world in the towns and villages with beggars everywhere.
Each to their own, but not for me. |  |
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| Cape Verde on 20:52 - Jan 22 with 1716 views | marchamjack |
Went there last Easter. Had one of best days ever going whale watching. Saw loads of them, really close up to the catamaran we were on, sht ourselves first time they came close as they were much bigger than our boat and cannot describe their size. It was breeding season and they were breaching the water every few minutes and you could hear the slap on the water echoing around as they just slammed back into the water. Anyway, go. Enjoyed the totally relaxed vibe of the place. |  |
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| Cape Verde on 20:53 - Jan 22 with 1713 views | Highjack |
All around the perimeter of the hotel they had a guard post every few yards with a bloke armed to the teeth. So you felt quite safe. | |
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| Cape Verde on 20:53 - Jan 22 with 1713 views | Swanjaxs |
| Cape Verde on 20:51 - Jan 22 by builthjack |
A few that I know have been. They said you cannot leave your complex as it's third world in the towns and villages with beggars everywhere.
Each to their own, but not for me. |
Bit like Barry then ... |  |
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| Cape Verde on 21:03 - Jan 22 with 1694 views | Flashberryjack |
| Cape Verde on 20:51 - Jan 22 by builthjack |
A few that I know have been. They said you cannot leave your complex as it's third world in the towns and villages with beggars everywhere.
Each to their own, but not for me. |
I left my hotel loads of times, did a tour of the Island calling in a few villages along the way, yes there was poverty and a few street rip off merchants (mostly senegalese), but never ever felt unsafe whatsoever.
I found the Cape Verdeans to be very friendly indeed. | |
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| Cape Verde on 21:04 - Jan 22 with 1680 views | JACKMANANDBOY |
| Cape Verde on 20:53 - Jan 22 by Highjack |
All around the perimeter of the hotel they had a guard post every few yards with a bloke armed to the teeth. So you felt quite safe. |
Which side of the fence were you? |  |
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| Cape Verde on 21:06 - Jan 22 with 1672 views | Highjack |
| Cape Verde on 21:04 - Jan 22 by JACKMANANDBOY |
Which side of the fence were you? |
I was sitting on the fence like I usually am. | |
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| Cape Verde on 21:07 - Jan 22 with 1673 views | builthjack |
| Cape Verde on 21:03 - Jan 22 by Flashberryjack |
I left my hotel loads of times, did a tour of the Island calling in a few villages along the way, yes there was poverty and a few street rip off merchants (mostly senegalese), but never ever felt unsafe whatsoever.
I found the Cape Verdeans to be very friendly indeed. |
Good to hear flash. Always good to enjoy a holiday. | |
| Swansea Indepenent Poster Of The Year 2021. Dr P / Mart66 / Roathie / Parlay / E20/ Duffle was 2nd, but he is deluded and thinks in his little twisted brain that he won. Poor sod. We let him win this year, as he has cried for a whole year. His 14 usernames, bless his cotton socks.
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| Cape Verde on 21:10 - Jan 22 with 1662 views | Highjack |
Oh yeah, take shitloads of insect repellent. And I mean shitloads. | |
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| Cape Verde on 21:12 - Jan 22 with 1661 views | Flashberryjack |
| Cape Verde on 21:07 - Jan 22 by builthjack |
Good to hear flash. Always good to enjoy a holiday. |
Had a great time mate, met loads of really nice people, which island were your friends on ? | |
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| Cape Verde on 21:16 - Jan 22 with 1651 views | exiledclaseboy |
| Cape Verde on 20:51 - Jan 22 by Flashberryjack |
I did, it's a lovely place for a chill holiday.
Which Island are you thinking to visit ? |
Same as you, mate. Sal. Rui Funana the hotel is. | |
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| Cape Verde on 21:40 - Jan 22 with 1616 views | Flashberryjack |
| Cape Verde on 21:16 - Jan 22 by exiledclaseboy |
Same as you, mate. Sal. Rui Funana the hotel is. |
Can't say I recall that one, we stayed in the Melia Dunas Beach Hotel (nice).
Just had a look at your hotels location, short taxi into Santa Maria, which is well worth a visit, they drop you off by the pier where you'll see the little boats coming in with all sorts of fish being unloaded and cleaned, and massive Wahoo that they catch with a spear gun.
Also worth booking a tour of the Island in a 4 x 4, walk with sharks, Salt Mine and a stinky mud bath if you like that sort of stuff, then probably visit the mirage, and lunch in Palmeira, expect to see some extreme poverty, we got friendly with a couple staying in the Presidential suit, so we raided their fridge for three days before the trip to give to the kids, you could swear we'd given them pure gold.
It can be a bit breezy and overcast, but be careful because you can still get sunburned.
Enjoy | |
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| Cape Verde on 22:01 - Jan 22 with 1589 views | exiledclaseboy |
| Cape Verde on 21:40 - Jan 22 by Flashberryjack |
Can't say I recall that one, we stayed in the Melia Dunas Beach Hotel (nice).
Just had a look at your hotels location, short taxi into Santa Maria, which is well worth a visit, they drop you off by the pier where you'll see the little boats coming in with all sorts of fish being unloaded and cleaned, and massive Wahoo that they catch with a spear gun.
Also worth booking a tour of the Island in a 4 x 4, walk with sharks, Salt Mine and a stinky mud bath if you like that sort of stuff, then probably visit the mirage, and lunch in Palmeira, expect to see some extreme poverty, we got friendly with a couple staying in the Presidential suit, so we raided their fridge for three days before the trip to give to the kids, you could swear we'd given them pure gold.
It can be a bit breezy and overcast, but be careful because you can still get sunburned.
Enjoy |
Good tips, thanks. Looking forward to a winter break. | |
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| Cape Verde on 22:39 - Jan 22 with 1535 views | controversial_jack |
Apparently, the sea can get a bit rough and lot's of currents, so take care |  | | |
| Cape Verde on 22:47 - Jan 22 with 1522 views | builthjack |
| Cape Verde on 21:12 - Jan 22 by Flashberryjack |
Had a great time mate, met loads of really nice people, which island were your friends on ? |
Haven't a clue | |
| Swansea Indepenent Poster Of The Year 2021. Dr P / Mart66 / Roathie / Parlay / E20/ Duffle was 2nd, but he is deluded and thinks in his little twisted brain that he won. Poor sod. We let him win this year, as he has cried for a whole year. His 14 usernames, bless his cotton socks.
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