Until recently most people had never heard of the Cape Verde Islands and so it did not surprise me that when asked where I had just been on holiday, that further explanation was required. West of the African coast and south of the Canary Islands, only five and a half hours away it made an ideal choice to escape the British winter and head for guaranteed sun and sea, without the need for too long a flight.
I knew that the island of Sal was good for diving and surfing but was there more to keep us occupied. So after a short stay on Sal we ventured further a field and explored another three islands.
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