Tourist Information

Capital

City of Praia

Official Language

Portuguese, Creole

Time Zone

GMT: (-1h Autumn/Winter), GMT:-1 (-2 Spring/Summer)

International Telephone Prefix

+238

Currency

Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE)

Electric Current

220 V

Climate and Temperatures

Tropical Dry, with two seasons.

- Dry season: December to June, tempered by trade winds.

- Rainy season (aguaceiros): August to October.

Required Documentation

- Passport.

- Visa: Can be obtained at Cape Verdean consular services or upon arrival.

Medication

- No vaccination is required upon entry.

- Preventive medication for diarrhea is recommended.

Emergency numbers

Hospital: 130
Fire brigade: 131
Police: 132

Opening hours

General opening hours are from 8 or 9am until 7pm, with most shops closing from noon to 3pm. In some of the smaller villages and on more remote islands, however, opening hours are quite flexible, especially at restaurants and cafes.