Cape Verde Islands - Emma Gregg

Berlitz Pocket Guide Cape Verde Islands is a concise, full-colour travel guide that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the very best that this tiny West African nation has to offer.

The Where to Go chapter details all the key sights on this diverse group of islands, from the volcanic landscape of Parque Natural de Fogo to the dreamlike deserts of Boa Vista and the golden beaches of Sal. Each island is covered in detail, with information on colonial towns, mountain villages and beach resorts and other places of interest.

Handy maps on the cover help you get around all of the islands with ease. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of the Cape Verde Islands' Top 10 Attractions, followed by an itinerary for A Perfect Tour of the Cape Verde Islands. The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from watersports and hiking to bird- and turtle-watching, plus nightlife and markets. You'll also be armed with background information, including a brief history of the islands and an Eating Out chapter covering its Portuguese-inspired cuisine.

There are carefully chosen listings featuring Cape Verde's best hotels and restaurants, plus an A-Z to equip you with all the practical information you will need.