Cape verde travel
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Cape Verde Travel
Travel within the Cape Verde islands is possible by ATR 44 light aircraft or ferry. Seven of the islands have airports, that accommodate STOL aircraft. All nine inhabited islands have ports.
Air Services
TACV the national airline is a monopoly carrier (2006). It does not publish a timetable. Tickets can be bought at the TACV shop at each airport by queuing and paying in cash (euros or escudos). Flights are often delayed and sometimes cancelled due to weather or operational conditions.
Daily Flights
Sal-Praia, Sal-Mindelo, Sal-Boa Vista, Praia-Mindelo, Praia-Sao Felipe
Several times weekly
Sal-Sao Nicolau-Mindelo, Praia-Maio, Praia-Boa Vista, Praia-Sao Nicolau
There is also an occasional excursion service with Cape Verde Express
Sal-Boa Vista, Sal-Sao Felipe
Ferries
Several ferries operate between the islands with much lower fares than the airline.
Daily voyages
Mindelo-Porto Novo, Praia-Porto do Maio
Several times weekly
Praia-Mindelo, Praia-Sao Felipe-Brava
Once a week
Praia-Sao Nicolau-Mindelo-Porto Novo, Sal-Boa Vista-Porto do Maio-Praia-Sao Felipe-Midelo-Sao-Nicolau-Sal (circular service in both directions taking a week)
For more information contact www.capeverdeinfo.org.uk* Cape Verde Information - Cape Verde information category
