On approach to the island of Sao Vicente in the west of the Cape Verde archipelago, a sweeping sandy beach captivated me. The surf is impressive to behold and always a great challenge for the fishermen of San Pedro in their boats. The incoming sea turns landing into a rocking dance on the waves, requiring all the skill of the seafarers. Meanwhile, the fishermen’s wives wait patiently and expectantly on the beach for a successful catch.
After our arrival on Sal, we continued our tour and left the island by plane, heading west. Whether you approach the north-western islands by ship or plane, the jagged silhouettes announce a more varied landscape from afar. On Sao Nicolau, Sao Vicente and Santo Antao, mountain peaks rise to over 1,000 m. Such a fascinating sight immediately makes my legs tingle with the great anticipation of climbing some of the peaks. The mountains push into the regions of the lower cloud layer and form a barrier that forces down the necessary rain or benefits from the moisture of the clouds. As a result, fertile valleys stretch down from isolated peak regions, e.g. in the interior of Santo Antao, into the lower arid areas. Read more
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