Africa is a continent we continually hear about in the media. However, the information that reaches us is far from flattering and, in fact, it is often associated with concepts such as misery, poverty or insecurity. But, on the other hand, it is common to feel a certain curiosity about this continent, perhaps the most unknown.
If Africa has always attracted your attention, a trip to Cape Verde may be the best option for a first contact.
It is normal to feel a certain fear when we leave our comfort zone. And, really, the black continent constitutes a full-fledged abandonment of our bubble. If it is your first time, it is advisable to choose your destination carefully. One of the best is undoubtedly Cape Verde, a country in which to break with the clichés of insecurity that usually hover over the African territory.
África es un continente del que continuamente escuchamos hablar en los medios de comunicación. No obstante, las informaciones que nos llegan distan de ser halagüeñas y, de hecho, a menudo aparecen relacionadas con conceptos como miseria, pobreza o inseguridad. Pero, por otro lado, es habitual sentir cierta curiosidad por este continente, quizás el más desconocido.
Si siempre te llamó la atención África, un viaje a Cabo Verde puede ser la mejor opción para un primer contacto.
Es normal sentir cierto temor cuando salimos de nuestra zona de confort. Y, realmente, el continente negro constituye un abandono en toda regla de nuestra burbuja. Si es tu primera vez, lo más aconsejable es que escojas cuidadosamente tu destino. Uno de los mejores es, sin lugar a dudas, Cabo Verde, un país en el que romper con los tópicos de inseguridad que, por lo general, se ciernen sobre el territorio africano.
Cape Verde, one of the most welcoming faces of the continent
On a trip to Cape Verde you will discover that what is different does not have to be risky, quite the contrary. Not for nothing is it among the safest countries in Africa. What’s more, in 2016, the most widely read newspaper in Germany, ‘Berliner Zeitung’, designated Cape Verde as the safest country to travel to at the time.
It is normal to feel a certain fear when we leave our comfort zone. And really, the Dark Continent is a full-fledged abandonment of our bubble. If this is your first time, it is advisable to choose your destination carefully. One of the best is undoubtedly Cape Verde, a country in which to break with the clichés of insecurity that usually hover over the African territory.
On a trip to Cape Verde you will discover that what is different does not have to be risky, quite the contrary. Not for nothing is it among the safest countries in Africa. What’s more, in 2016, the most widely read newspaper in Germany, ‘Berliner Zeitung’, designated Cape Verde as the safest country to travel to at the time.
"Can you imagine a safe destination that is almost all to yourself? Well, it's closer than you think."
It is an archipelago with a quiet atmosphere, a destination that is gradually opening up to tourism, so it is still possible to enjoy it at its best. Of course, the fact that it is not yet exploited from the tourist point of view is not synonymous with insecurity. The truth is that this is precisely one of the great advantages of opting for a trip to Cape Verde. Can you imagine a safe destination that is almost all to yourself? Well, it is closer than you think.
A trip to Africa in Cape Verde: the dangerous thing is not to go
The islands of Sal and Boavista are the most touristic and crowded. On these islands, safety precautions are standard. Sal Island is the ideal destination for water enthusiasts, whether you prefer to enjoy a peaceful swim or surf the waves. For its part, Boavista is the island of beautiful views, a paradise of soft dunes that blend with the turquoise blue of the ocean. How can you miss these wonderful places?
To get to know, it is enough to go out. Dare to go into the island of Santiago and mimic among its people to discover what authentic local life is like. The village of Tarrafal is great for this. If you prefer to get lost among mountains and nature, then the islands of Santo Antao or Fogo will enchant you.
On your trip to Cape Verde, go out on the streets, talk to the people, get to know the nightlife, fall in love with the landscapes, enjoy the traditional music and dances, taste the gastronomy… Only in this way will you discover why those who have been to this continent have come back totally enraptured.
