subject: Your Expert Guide To Getting Around Cape Verde [print this page] No matter where your real estate in Cape Verde is located, you will need to know the transport systems of the island work so that you can use them to get from one part of the islands to the other.
There are a few different types of transportation that will be available to you from your Cape Verde property. Here are some of the more common modes of transport:
Taxi Cab
It is relatively easy to find a taxi to take you from your Cape Verde property to a nearby location, as long as you are living in a larger town or popular resort area. The taxis are usually of a decent quality; however it is a good idea to agree with the driver on a price before departing as they can sometimes try to overcharge you.
Ferry Boat
To get from the island where your real estate in Cape Verde is located, to any of the other nine inhabited islands, you can take a ferry. The prices are quite reasonable for these services, however if you are worried about punctuality you might find yourself frustrated. Sometimes departures can be delayed, and many of the boats also carry cargo so they can be delayed as they unload.
Bicycle
Cycling is a great way to explore beyond your property in Cape Verde, as well as being good for the environment and for your health. However, there are very few places available to rent bicycles and so you will likely want to bring your own when you move.
Airplane
TACV, which stands for Transportes Aereos de Cabo Verde, is the official airline of Cape Verde. It offers regular domestic flights between most of the islands, so if you wanted to explore a few of the other islands in the archipelago this might be the way to travel. If you have flown internationally to Cape Verde with this airline, you can also purchase a Cape Verde Air Pass for unlimited domestic flights within a 21 day period.
Aluguers
Aluguers are public buses which can be anything from open back pickup trucks with seats to large vans. They can usually fit at least 15 people, and they can take you out to the more rural destinations. You can hop on and hop off wherever you like.
Getting around Cape Verde will take some time to adjust to at first, but once you have the hang of it you will be able to get anywhere you need on the islands.
Are you moving to a property in Cape Verde? It is important to learn how to get around the islands to where you will need to go.
