Travel - Internal
Air
TACV – Cabo Verde Airlines is the main domestic carrier. There are internal flights available to all inhabited islands except Brava and San Antao. The Cape Verde Airpass, available from TACV to passengers booking their long-distance tickets through the airline or their agents, offers discounted flights within Cape Verde. A minimum of two internal flights must be booked and the pass is valid for 22 days. These must be purchased with transatlantic tickets. Private charters are available from the Cape Verde Express air-taxi service.
Sea
There is a regular ferry service connecting Santiago, Fogo and Brava. There is also a daily ferry service operating between the port of Mindelo, São Vincente and Santo Antao. Cargo ships may also accept passengers. Sea conditions around Cape Verde are sometimes treacherous, due to many submerged rocks. Travel by sea to the southern islands of Brava and Fogo can be particularly disrupted.
Road
There are over 2250km (1400 miles) of roads on the islands, of which one-third are cobbled. There is a road improvement programme. Road conditions and driving standards are generally of a reasonable quality. Traffic drives on the right. Taxi fares should be agreed in advance, although some prefer to use the taximeter. Drivers can be hired to see the main sights on the islands. Buses are satisfactory. Car hire: Available on the main islands. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is recommended and legally required.
TRAVEL TIMES
The following chart gives the approximate travel times (in hours and minutes) from Cidade de Praia to other major cities/towns in Cape Verde:
| Air | Sea | | Saõ Vicente | 0.45 | - | | Sal | 0.45 | - | | Maio | 0.15 | - | | Boa Vista | 0.30 | - | | Fogo | 0.40 | - | | Brava | - | 12.00 | | São Nicolau | 0.50 | - |
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