General information and hints

Please note: The Capeverde Islands are situated in the tropics - to say it more precisely - in the sahel. This nation belongs to the third world and to the continent of Africa. Therefore you should mind some circumstances and plan a few precautions for your trip.

Health

The sun shines much more intensive and with a higher level of UV-rays than in Europe. Therefore put some covering clothes in your suitcase, such as a hat or a cap and a suncream with a high level protection-factor.

The medical supply on the Capeverdes is not equivalent to European standards and the way to the next doctor, hospital or pharmacy might be quite long. Enough important personal medicine should be in your luggage including a well sorted pack of plasters, bandages, aspirin, tablets against pain and a disinfection-spray for small wounds.

If possible bring some vitamin sweets for the kids.

A pocket lamp can be very useful too.

Animals

There are no dangerous animals on the islands and there are no insects that infects you with a dangerous tropical disease.

You will see geckos and other small lizards. And of course the vegetation is a habitat for diverse insects.

In the King Fisher Resort you will see and hear the endemic Kingfisher regularly, which gave the resort its name.

Open freshwater is the habitat of irksome mosquitos. Therefore don' t forget to take an insect-repellent with you. It's also a good idea to have a mosquito net with.

Water

With only 3-5 days of rainfall drinkwater is quite a rare good. The washingwater and the water of WC and showers in the resort will be salvaged and used to sprinkle the gardens. From there a sparingly usage of water is self-evident.