A photography journey from Ali's recent trip to Cape Verde

Ali, our Marketing Executive, shares some of his favourite photography from a recent whirlwind tour around four of Cape Verde's stunning islands.

It has been a few weeks now since I returned from my work trip to Cape Verde, and given the cold weather here in the UK, I find it difficult to stop my mind wandering back to those golden beaches and warm temperatures. 

Scrolling back through my trip photos is one way to satisfy my cravings for sunshine, but it's only making my feet feel extra itchy as I think about the potential of future trips to this stunning archipelago. I thought I'd share some of my favourite photos from each day I spent exploring the islands, with the hope that it may inspire a reader or two to embark on a Cape Verde holiday of their own in 2017.

 

Day one - Sal

 

Peering out across Espargos

 

Visiting Sal's famous salt mines

 

The first of many local beers

 

Day two - São Vicente​

 

Enjoying Laginha Beach, Mindelo

 

Local fishermen bring in their catch

 

Soaking up the sunset across Mindelo

 

Day three - Santo Antão 

 

Farming in a crater at the heart of the island

 

Amid the top of the mountains

Amid the bottom of the mountains

 

Day four - Sal 

 

Chilling on Sal's most famous beach, Santa Maria

 

Grabbing lunch from one of Santa Maria's many great eateries

 

Ending the day with a Caipirinha, readily available across Cape Verde

 

Day five - Boa Vista

 

The Shipwreck of the Cabo Santa Maria

 

Hitting the dunes of the Viana Desert

 

Locals watching the waves from the rocks near Marine Club

 

Have these photos made you fall in love with the beautiful scenery of Cape Verde? Take a look at our great range of accommodation across the archipelago and start piecing together your Cape Verde holiday now!