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Cabo Verde
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Overview
Jutting up from the Atlantic, some 311 miles (500km) west of Senegal, Cabo Verde is a聽stunning island chain with a captivating blend of mountains, beaches and peaceful seaside villages. On Santo Ant茫o, craggy peaks hide piercing green valleys of flowers and sugar cane, ideal for epic hikes.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
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Cabo Verde's highest peak (2829m/9382ft), the conical, cinder-clad Mt Fogo, rises dramatically out of the floor of an ancient crater known as Ch茫 das鈥
Mindelo
The city's photogenic fish market lies just beyond Torre de Bel茅m, with a jetty right behind it where fishermen unload their daily catch.
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A must-stop for visitors interested in history, culture and coffee, Dja'r Fogo is run by a local artist who splits his time between Lisbon, Paris and Fogo鈥
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On the main highway about 1km before the centre of Tarrafal is the ominous former Tarrafal Concentration Camp. Here Portuguese authorities used to hold鈥
Sal
A great attraction is this surreal, lunarlike crater of an ancient volcano, where seawater is transformed into shimmering salt beds. You can see the old鈥
Mindelo
Inside the Torre de Bel茅m, Mindelo's most intriguing museum gives an overview of S茫o Vicente's history, from the island's role in the triangular trade to鈥
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Pop into this airy colonial mansion with two floors of exhibits, showcasing old photographs, traditional music instruments, sewing machines and sundry鈥
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This small museum and foundation is dedicated to preserving the memory of freedom fighter Amilcar Cabral (1924鈥73). Photographs and other memorabilia shed鈥
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Golden beaches, incredible hikes, active volcanoes, vibrant culture 鈥 the islands of Cabo Verde have it all and more. Here's how to pick the one for you.
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