Cockroaches
Cape Verde is a popular holiday destination known for its sun, sea, and beaches. But just like in other tropical regions, you may occasionally encounter cockroaches…
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Dragon Blood Tree
On Cape Verde you have the unique opportunity to see the rare Dragon's Blood Tree (Dracaena draca). This is one of the oldest tree species that exists and is almost…
Read more →Mosquitoes in Cape Verde
Cape Verde is known for its sunny climate and constant breeze. This helps keep mosquito numbers lower compared to many other tropical destinations. However,…
Read more →Snakes in Cape Verde
Cape Verde has a unique flora and fauna, which often makes travelers curious about the local wildlife. A frequently asked question is: Are there snakes in Cape…
Read more →Turtles
The Cape Verde Islands are very well known today for the turtles that can be seen at different beaches. Especially the loggerhead turtle (Caretta Caretta) is very…
Read more →UNESCO biosphere reserve at Fogo and Maio
The islands of Fogo and Maio were designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO at the end of 2020. A biosphere reserve is an area that has a unique ecosystem in which…
Read more →Volcanoes in Cape Verde
The Cape Verde Islands have a volcanic origin. Millions of years ago, deep under the ocean, the European and African tectonic plates collided. Magmatic activities…
Read more →Whale shark
One of the largest ocean dwellers is found in the Atlantic Ocean around the Cape Verde islands. The whale shark is the largest species of fish in the world and is…
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