Contrary to an un-touristy destination, there are people who expect their vacation destination to be practically an amusement park.
People looking for a place that offers multiple entertainment services at any time of the day.
However, we are going to focus on those who are more interested in the essence of the place. Those looking for authenticity without frills of any kind. It is very important to know how you like to travel when it comes to, for example, spending a few days in a less touristic destination. What to expect from those countries that are not yet very visited, as is the case of Cape Verde?
According to recent statistics, the African archipelago is receiving about half a million tourists a year. These figures contrast ostensibly with those of popular destinations such as Paris, a city that in 2017 alone was visited by some 34 million people. See ranking of most visited countries.
Statistics do not deceive
Based on these data, we can conclude that Cape Verde is not a conventional tourist destination. In fact, this sector is not yet 100% developed in the country, so it makes no sense to expect the same range of services as other more crowded ones.
However, this situation varies greatly depending on the island or city you visit. For example, the island of Sal is undoubtedly the most visited island in Cape Verde and this has resulted in a greater tourist offer than in other parts of the archipelago. Sal is, therefore, an ideal destination for travelers in search of beaches and a variety of tourist activities.
Although we could not say that this island is a crowded destination, the truth is that there are more leisure and entertainment services than in other places.
"This visitor profile is not afraid to improvise and knows how to enjoy the small details he finds along the way."
Cape Verde, a less touristy destination for those who are not afraid to improvise
The African archipelago is a destination for all tastes. As we said, there are places with a greater leisure offer, as is the case of the islands of Sal and Boa Vista or Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. In these places, travelers will find a good number of tourist attractions.
But Cape Verde is especially suitable for those who want to get away from the crowds, for those who are not looking for anything in particular and prefer to discover a country that surprises day by day.
It is, therefore, a destination for those who enjoy a more open-minded traveler. This profile of visitor is not afraid to improvise and knows how to enjoy the small details he finds along the way. As soon as he enters unpretentiously in a remote village on the island of Maio, as he is invited to fish on a fishing boat with a local on the beach of Tarrafal after exchanging a few words with him. Sometimes the best experiences are those that are not planned.
In conclusion, what can you expect from an uncrowded destination like Cape Verde? Really, the best thing to do is not to expect anything and let it surprise you. And rest assured that it will.
