Cabo Verde

Jutting up from the Atlantic, some 311 miles (500km) west of Senegal, Cabo Verde is a stunning island chain with a captivating blend of mountains, beaches and peaceful seaside villages. On Santo Antão, craggy peaks hide piercing green valleys of flowers and sugar cane, ideal for epic hikes.

Lighthouse (Farol de D. Maria Pia) during the low tide in Praia, Cabo Verde., License Type: media, Download Time: 2024-08-12T11:30:32.000Z, User: fabricencoredesign31, Editorial: false, purchase_order: PO 56530, job: Global Publishing-WIP, client: Africa 15, other: Fabrice Robin

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