Africa is quickly gaining a reputation as the place to be; millions of tourists are flocking to this captivating continent every year to experience the unique charms and breath-taking landscapes on offer here. Cape Verde holidays from Ireland are proving to be one of the hits of summer 2011 with intrepid tourists scrambling to get one of the fantastic deals available to this amazing place from travel agents.
Cape Verde is a collection of tropical islands that are ideal for a fabulous island hopping holiday. Sal is the most popular island with tourists beginning a Cape Verde adventure. The international airport located on the island is a big reason for this, but the crystal clear waters and shimmering white beaches that are ubiquitous on the island play a big part too.
For a more tranquil experience, you might want to pay Boa Vista a visit. It's quite similar to Sal with glorious white sandy beaches surrounding the island. And if you're lucky enough to be on a beach on Boa Vista at the right time, you might easily catch a glimpse of a giant turtle or a whale here, which is a massive attraction to Boa Vista.
The largest island of Cape Verde is Santiago and it's a bustling hub of the archipelago. Santiago is famous for its live music and nightlife and if you want to party on Cape Verde, this is the place to do it.
Luckily, there are many fantastic offers on Cape Verde holidays from Ireland around at the moment. The excellent travel website Lastminute.com has a range of Cape Verde holidays to choose from, with prices starting at €600 for a 7 night break.