Insurance

• This is a no brainer. You should have insurance. The peace of mind is worth the small outlay. We recommend WORLD NOMADS Insurance. You can buy, extend and claim online even after you've left home. Recommended by Lonely Planet, World Nomads travel insurance is available to people from over 150 countries and is designed for adventurous travellers with cover for overseas medical, evacuation, baggage and activities such as skiing and snowboarding.

Money

• The currency is the Cape Verde Escudo (CVE). These can only be bought on the islands.
• Euros are widely accepted. The exchange rate is 1 Euro to 110 CVE.

Email, Internet, Telephones and Post

• The country dialing code is 238
• Cape Verde is GMT-1 hour
• Mobile phone coverage is widespread and local prepaid SIM cards can be purchased.
• There are internet cafes in the larger towns.

Accommodation

• All accommodation types are available from self catering to 5 star luxury. Try Hostel World for budget rooms.

Electricity

• 220v 50 Hz
• 2 round pin plug

Public Transport

• TACV fly between most islands and special air passes are available which work out cheaper if you are island hopping.
• There are ferries from Sao Vicente to Santo Antao and Santiago to Fogo to Brava.
• Car hire is available on most of the islands. A 4WD is a good idea as many roads are really just dirt tracks. An international driving license is required.
• Taxis are cheap in towns.
• There are also minibuses and trucks that drive fixed routes, collecting and dropping passengers along the way.

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