How to Book your Accommodation

When you've found the property that meets your requirements you'll see the owners contact details displayed on the same page.

Each property has an availibilty Calendar. Simply contact the owner direct to confirm availability and then go ahead and make your reservation with them.

The owners will supply payment details and further information if required. (Owners are encouraged to keep their calendars updated, which will often be the case, but isn't guaranteed.)

There is no charge from Cape Verde Rentals Direct for this service.

No Commission. No Admin Fee. No Hidden Charges!

Travel Information

Hospitals-Pharmacies
Hospitals, Health Centers and Pharmacies are to be found on all the islands, and are available in case of necessity.
Visitors receive free hospital treatment in general hospitals on presenting their passports, but health insurance is strongly advised, with coverage for emergency repatriation.

Health
Despite being near to the African continent, Cape Verde has exemplary sanitary standards, with no contagious or endemic diseases, and with good coverage on all the islands.

Safety
Visits to Cape Verde are usually trouble free. The political situation is stable and crime rate low. The only danger is presented by occasional hazardous sea conditions around the islands.

Water
is unsafe to drink without prior treatment, and milk is unpasteurised.

Passports/Visas

All nationals require a full passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the intended date of departure from Cape Verde.

 

Health / Travel Insurance

The Foreign and Commonwealth office strongly recommends that all travellers abroad take out adequate comprehensive health insurance including the cost of medical evacuation.

For medical/inoculations advice contact your local GP and refer to the Department of Health web site

 

Entry requirements for UK nationals: UK passport holders require a valid passport. A visa is required unless travelling in an organised tourist group and holding a 'Certificado Colectivo de Identidade et Viagem'. Individual travellers should obtain a visa prior to travel, unless there is no diplomatic representation of Cape Verde in their country, in which case a visa may be obtained at the airport on arrival.

Entry requirements for Americans: US citizens require a valid passport. A visa is required unless travelling in an organised tourist group and holding a 'Certificado Colectivo de Identidade et Viagem'. Individual travellers should obtain a visa prior to travel, unless there is no diplomatic representation of Cape Verde in their country, in which case a visa may be obtained at the airport on arrival.

Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadians require a valid passport. A visa is required unless travelling in an organised tourist group and holding a 'Certificado Colectivo de Identidade et Viagem'. Individual travellers should obtain a visa prior to travel, unless there is no diplomatic representation of Cape Verde in their country, in which case a visa may be obtained at the airport on arrival.

Entry requirements for Australians: Australians require a valid passport. A visa is required unless travelling in an organised tourist group and holding a 'Certificado Colectivo de Identidade et Viagem'. Individual travellers should obtain a visa prior to travel, unless there is no diplomatic representation of Cape Verde in their country, in which case a visa may be obtained at the airport on arrival.

Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans require a valid passport. A visa is required unless travelling in an organised tourist group and holding a 'Certificado Colectivo de Identidade et Viagem'. Individual travellers should obtain a visa prior to travel, unless there is no diplomatic representation of Cape Verde in their country, in which case a visa may be obtained at the airport on arrival.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a valid passport. A visa is required unless travelling in an organised tourist group and holding a 'Certificado Colectivo de Identidade et Viagem'. Individual travellers should obtain a visa prior to travel, unless there is no diplomatic representation of Cape Verde in their country, in which case a visa may be obtained at the airport on arrival.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a valid passport. A visa is required unless travelling in an organised tourist group and holding a 'Certificado Colectivo de Identidade et Viagem'. Individual travellers should obtain a visa prior to travel, unless there is no diplomatic representation of Cape Verde in their country, in which case a visa may be obtained at the airport on arrival.