Photos of The Islands of Cape Verde

March 1927 2022 (9 days)


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En RouteOn the way to Cape Verde
Arrival in PraiaArrival at Cape Verdes international airport
Pestana Tropico HotelThe luxury Pestana Tropico Hotel in Praia
Praia LighthouseThe Dona Maria Pia Lighthouse on the south coast of Santiago Island
21MeterHigh TowerThe lighthouse was built in 1881
Keeper GeorgeIn the photo with the lighthouse keeper George
Lighthouse LampAt night the lens shines its light over the sea
DefenseThe rocky point once also served as a defense
Strategic LocationDue to the islands strategic location the country was often attacked
Rugged CoastThe clear seawater among the rugged rocks
Praia BeachThe small beach near the capital
The PlateauThe capital Praia is situated on a natural plateau 37 meters high
Presidential PalaceThe Palacio da Presidncia da Republica
Diogo GomesThe statue of Diogo Gomes one of the discoverers of Cape Verde
Old Army TankAn old tank in front of the army building
Military BarracksA barracks just behind the presidential palace in Praia
Church in PraiaThe Nossa Senhora da Graca Church in Praia
Cmara MunicipalThe city hall of the capital Praia
Colonial BuildingsColorful old buildings reminiscent of the colonial period
Capital PraiaHouses against the mountainside in the capital
Pedestrian PromenadeOn Sunday it is quiet in the pedestrian area of Praia
The PlateauThe edge of the plateau on which the capital is located
QuebraCanela BeachQuebraCanela is probably the most beautiful beach in Praia
Drink at the BeachWith a drink a view over QuebraCanela Beach
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