Located in the Atlantic Ocean, 600km (450 miles) west-northwest of Senegal. The Cape Verde islands consists of Santo Antao, Sao Vicente, Santa Luzia, Ilheu Branco, Ilheu Raso, Sao Nicolau, Sal and Boa Vista, Maio, Sao Tiago, Fogo and Brava. All the islands are of volcanic origin, the main island, Sao Tiago, is mountainous, Fogo has the islands' highest peak, Mt Fogo (2840m/9320ft). Santo Antao has the highest rainfall and is much greener than the other islands and favourable for those who enjoy hiking. Still fairly undeveloped from a tourist point of view, Cape Verde will appeal to adventure travellers who enjoy hiking. The larger islands do have hotels guest houses. Praia offers the Pestana Tropico Hotel with 47 rooms all with sea view.

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