Unlike a less touristy destination, there are people who expect their vacation spot to be like an amusement park.
Some travelers look 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 discovering the true essence of their destination. Travelers looking for authenticity without any frills. It is very important to know your own travel style especially when spending a few days in a less touristy destination. What should you expect from those countries that are not yet heavily visited, such as Cape Verde?
According to recent statistics, the African archipelago receives 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.
The statistics don't lie
Based on this data, we can conclude that Cape Verde is not a conventional tourist destination. In fact, the tourism sector is still not fully developed in the country, so it makes little sense to expect the same range of services as other more crowded destinations.
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 type of visitor is not afraid to improvise and knows how to enjoy small details 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 them every day.
It is, therefore, a destination for those with a more open and adventurous mindset. This type of traveler is not afraid to improvise and knows how to enjoy small details along the way – whether it’s wandering through a remote village on the island of Maio, or being invited to help on a fishing boat with a local on the beach of Tarrafal after exchanging a few words. Sometimes the best experiences are the ones that are not planned.
In conclusion, what can you expect from a less touristy destination like Cape Verde? The best approach is to expect nothing and let the country surprise you. And rest assured, it will.
