Je voudrais vous relater ce qui nous est arrivé dans le village de Nianing (pas très loin de Sally)au court de ce mois de mai 2012.
Nous sommes sortis un soir a une fête dans une école il y avait un concert de musique locale et au retour ver 23 h au retour nous avons été agréssés violemment par 3 individus qui sont arrivés par derrière dans un endroit dépourvu d'éclairage public.
Ma épouse a eu son sac arraché ce qui lui a valu une double fracture du bras droit , quand a moi je m ' en tire avec un gros bleu dans le dos. Nos agrésseurs sont encore inconnus à ce jour.Il nous a été dérobé 1 appareil photo et un sac de marque.
Nous avons déposer plainte a la gendarmerie de Mbour et mon épouse a du être plâtrée
Cette semaine d'autres agressions de ce type on eu lieu aussi bien avec des locaux que des "Toubab ". La gendarmerie a procede a de nombreux controle depuis .
A travers ce post je ne peux que vous recommander d'etre vigilant dans ce village le soir si vous souhaitez sortir en couple.
Bonjour, je connais bien Nianing ou je suis résident a mi temps et j'ai une amie qui a une boutique de mercerie face a l'oasis, ce qui t'est arrivé est désolant, je me promène moi même très tard dans ce village que j'aime bien, mais c'est vrais que depuis peu des vols avec ou sans violence dans des maisons ont eu lieu en oct/ nov/dec dans le village , des marchands sénégalais se sont fait voler des centaine de Kg de fer a béton en plein centre du village près du marché, moi même je me suis fait cambrioler dans ma maison en construction😕 pourtant les gars me connaissent et savent que si j'en attrape un il sera abimé 🤪 mais si ce sont des gens du village qui vous ont agressé ils vont ce faire prendre car il y en 5 ou 6 connus et le chef du village ibrahima va faire le nécessaire .
Ça c'est passé ou dans quelle secteur du village ?
Devant le Coco diop, sur la route principale, le 11 mai vers 23 h .
Les habitants du village qui nous connaissent ont aussi été profondément choqués car ce type d'incident et rarissime et ils craignent beaucoup pour l'image que cela apporte au tourisme.
Les gendarmes ont pris très au sérieux cette recrudescence d'insécurité .Les auteurs de ces faits seront vraiment passé a tabac par le village si ils sont retrouvés et par la gendarmerie (parole donnée).
vraiment... c'est trop injuste (dirait Calimero), vous assistez à une fête parce que sans doute vous êtes impliqués dans cette école (Mame Dibor?...😉) et vous vous faites agresser, et violemment en plus! Vraiment, il ne faut pas rester sur cette mauvaise impression. Il y a là-bas des fous, comme chez nous. J'y vis aussi 4 mois par an et ma maison a été cambriolée la première nuit de notre arrivée en octobre dernier... et nous étions 3 couples, chacun ayant entendu des bruits et les mettant sur le dos des autres, sans doute insomniaques...Il y a des barreaux aux fenêtres... mais un corps d'enfant, bien huilé en a fait fi de nos bareaux et après avoir ouvert une porte de "sortie" les ordis, appareils photo et radio sont partis... Nous y venons pour parrainer des enfants, creuser des puits, soigner gratis.... dur dur!!! et pourtant j'y retourne, parce que c'est une minorité, comme chz nous, qui gache certains jours de la vie... Nianing reçoit bcp de touristes par le biez du Domaine... allez plus loin, seuls avec un guide (ils sont tous honnêtes.Il faut juste donner un juste prix pour la balade) et vous y rencontrerez levrai sénégal, celui des souvenirs de belles rencontres. Au plaisir de vous y rencontrer peut être? Mais sans sac de marque... ni sac du tout!!!
sont arrivés par derrière dans un endroit dépourvu d'éclairage public.
En Afrique, en zone rurale, à 11h du soir, seul avec ton épouse... et tu es surpris ?
Si tu vas te documenter un peu sur le Web, tu verras que tu as réuni toutes les conditions parfaites pour te faire agresser, la seule qui puisse encore manquer à ta panoplie de "victime idéale" est une trompette et un porte-voix pour crier "coucou je suis là, venez me chercher".
L'Afrique, le Sénégal et Nianing n'y sont pour rien, c'est ton inconscience qui est l'unique responsable de ta mésaventure.
Si tu fais ça en Amérique du Sud (au Brésil par exemple) ce n'est pas ton sac que tu risques de perdre, mais ta vie !
Que restera-t-il de cette discussion pour laquelle tu t'es spécialement inscrit ? Les gens qui voudront aller au Sénégal ne verront que le titre ""Agression à Nianing" en mai 2012" et ils zapperont peut-être le Sénégal... crois-tu que ce soit juste ? C'est une certaine forme d'irresponsabilité, la même que les gens qui vont se balader seuls en montagne en short, chemisette et savates en oubliant que la nuit va tomber et que le temps peut tourner, et qui ensuite accusent la montagne !
sont arrivés par derrière dans un endroit dépourvu d'éclairage public.
c'est ton inconscience qui est l'unique responsable de ta mésaventure.
...........Si tu vas te documenter un peu sur le Web...........
Bonjour, bien sur ça va en plus être de sa faute 🤪 Nianing a toujours été un petit village paisible pour te donner une idée il y a environ 6500 habitants sur 15 ou 20 km² et tout le monde ce connait , c'est l'Afrique bien sur ......mais rien a voir avec le Cameroun, la CI ou Rio et jamais il n'y avais eu se genre de chose cela a débuté en oct 2011 de plus le goudron ou elle c'est fait agressé est passant, alors OUI c'est de sa faute 😠 la prochaine fois elle restera enfermé dans un centre de vacances pour toubab 😠 c'est quoi, cette mentalité de toujours dire que l’agressé a tort 😠
PS: je me suis fait agresser a Beyrouth😕 et pas que moi nous étions 9 personnes mais, c'est de ma faute j’allai chercher de l'argent dans une banque qui c'est fait braquer , ben oui la prochaine fois je reste chez moi 🤪 je vais plus a la banque
Comme tu n'as rien compris, je te donne la traduction de ce que j’ai écrit :
Il ne sert à rien ni à personne de mentionner des événements directement liés à l'évolution normale (ou pas, ce n’est pas le débat) de la société et qui se passent tous les jours dans tous les endroits de la planète sinon de jeter le discrédit sur l'endroit où ça s'est passé. Il est en effet beaucoup plus utile de réserver genre de communication aux événements exceptionnels ou endémiques (particuliers à une localité ou une région donnée).
Or, nous sommes ici en présence d'un fait qui n'est pas particulier au lieu dans lequel il s’est déroulé, ce genre de chose se produisant dans toutes les villes du monde, et au quotidien, y compris en Europe, aux Etats-Unis et en France. Actuellement dans tous les pays du monde le vol de sacs à l’arraché explose, en particulier sur les sacs de femmes, et sur les portables « haut de gamme ». Je n’ai qu’un vieil iPhone 1er modèle, mais si un jour je me le fais voler dans la rue à Asuncion, il ne me viendra pas à l’idée d’ameuter les foules en accusant le Paraguay, encore moins d’ouvrir une discussion dans VF.
Je le répète, le phénomène est à l’échelle mondiale, c’est un phénomène découlant directement de la mondialisation, il n’y a donc aucune raison pour que le Sénégal y échappe. .
Extrait de Wikipedia :
La mondialisation désigne l'expansion et l'harmonisation à l'échelle mondiale des liens d'interdépendance entre les nations, les activités humaines et les systèmes politiques. Ce phénomène touche les personnes dans la plupart des domaines avec des effets et une temporalité propres à chacun. Ce terme, spécifique à l'environnement humain, est souvent utilisé aujourd'hui pour désigner la mondialisation économique, et les changements induits par la diffusion mondiale des informations sous forme numérique, par exemple avec l'Internet.
« La mondialisation est inéluctable et irréversible. Nous vivons déjà dans un monde d’interconnexion et d’interdépendance à l’échelle de la planète. Tout ce qui peut se passer quelque part affecte la vie et l’avenir des gens partout ailleurs. Lorsque les mesures à adopter ont évolué dans un endroit donné, il faut prendre en compte les réactions dans le reste du monde. Aucun territoire souverain, si vaste, si peuplé, si riche soit-il, ne peut protéger à lui seul ses conditions de vie, sa sécurité, sa prospérité à long terme, son modèle social ou l’existence de ses habitants. Notre dépendance mutuelle s’exerce à l’échelle mondiale.
À Paris, les voleurs n'hésitent plus à se montrer extrêmement violents pour s'approprier ces téléphones intelligents. Il y a quelques jours, trois hommes ont été roués de coups à Paris, l'un d'eux ayant même reçu des coups de couteau pour le vol de deux iPhones.
Le phénomène est mondial. Le Royaume-Uni a mis en place une unité spéciale de 30 personnes pour faire face « à la hausse générale de la quantité de vols impliquant des téléphones intelligents » selon un porte-parole de la police.
Une journaliste de 29 ans qui vit à Barcelone a raconté à l'AFP avoir reçu une avalanche de commentaires de ses lecteurs après avoir évoqué sur son blog sa peur d'utiliser son iPhone en public. «Je regarde à droite et à gauche avant de sortir mon téléphone», écrit-elle. «Comme si, à la place d'un téléphone, j'allais sortir un couteau ou cacher de la drogue dans la rue».
À New York, dans le métro, les haut-parleurs avertissent les voyageurs de ne pas s'afficher avec leurs téléphones. Mais la grande majorité ignorent ces conseils et préfèrent continuer à taper leurs textos.
Force est donc de constater, que ça plaise ou non à certains, que ce qui est arrivé n’est pas quelque chose qui est propre au lieu, mais qui découle directement d’un phénomène de société.
Après, il appartient à chacun, dans sa capacité de jugement, à mesurer les risques de ses faits et gestes dans sa vie du quotidien. En science de psychologie, ça s’appelle être adulte, responsable et objectif.
Maintenant, pour ce qui est d’aller chercher de l’argent à la banque à Beyrouth (ou ailleurs) juste au moment où la banque se fait braquer, on tombe dans un autre problème qui est celui des probabilités. Mais dans tous les cas Beyrouth n’y est probablement pour rien !
Comme tu n'as rien compris, je te donne la traduction de ce que j’ai lu 😏
Dixit Jcamericasur /Que restera-t-il de cette discussion pour laquelle tu t'es spécialement inscrit ? Les gens qui voudront aller au Sénégal ne verront que le titre ""Agression à Nianing" en mai 2012" et ils zapperont peut-être le Sénégal... crois-tu que ce soit juste ?
- Il ne sert à rien ni à personne de mentionner des événements directement liés à l'évolution normale.
- 😕encore moins d’ouvrir une discussion dans VF. 😕
- il faudrait peut être savoir et ne pas faire de Contradiction un forum est fait pour informer tu indique précédemment qu'ils auraient du prendre des renseignements 🤪 et bien maintenant c'est fait ils renseignent .
Fin de discutions pour moi .
Ce genre de mésaventure se retrouve autour de tous les grands centres touristiques hélas !
La délinquance se développe à vitesse "grand V" au Sénégal ... comme ailleurs dans le monde, c'est pourquoi nous évitons certaines zones, y compris dans Dakar !
Il est prudent si l'on sort le soir, de le faire "en bande", sans marque de richesse particulière visible (bijoux, matériel vidéo) et préférer une pochette dissimulée sur soi au sac à main par exemple.
Mais le Sénégal vaut la peine d'être connu en sous-régions (la Somone, la Casamance....)
Geli 😉
ne nous énervons pas... oui, ce genre d'agression peut arriver partout!!! au Sénégal comme ailleurs, et surtout aux alentours des fêtes (tabasky pour ce cas-ci en ce qui concerne "mon" cambriolage). Le we dernier, il y a eu une grande rafle dans le village, plus de 60 personnes arrêtées, mobilisation policière.... Le chef de village et la gendarmerie de Mbour sont bien conscients des problèmes de délinquence à Nianing (ou autre part, mais on parle de nianing ici) et ils font de gros efforts de rondes et vérifications de papiers. Quand on annonce l'arrivée de la police dans le village, les mamans ont peur et rameutent tous leurs jeunes... et tant pis pour celui qui traine dans le village, il devra se justifier! et c'est très bien comme ça!
Dites vous bien aussi, que se faire arrêter là-bas, ce n'est pas aussi confortable que chez nous....et les délinquants le savent....
il est bien le chef du village de Nianing "ibrahima" et il a raison de faire intervenir la police d'autant que des petits boutiquiers sur la place du marché ce sont fait cambrioler également . Et la garde a vue de M'Bour 🤪 oupsssss ca calme
Et puis quoi encore?! ... la liberté d'expression appartient à tout le monde, où tu vas toi!
Tes propos sont incroyables! tu melanges tout et manifestement tu ne connais pas le Senegal...
Il faut te rendre à l'evidence, l'Amerique du Sud c'est l'Amerique du Sud!
D'un bout à l'autre de l' Afrique il ne se passe pas la même chose selon les endroits, les pays, les situations et j'en passe...
Ce n'est pas parce qu'il y a de la piraterie au large de la Somalie que les plaisanciers ne trouveront pas la tranquillité ailleurs...
A côté de ça que les gens zapent une destination par peur plus ou moins justifiée de ce qu'ils lisent restent leur pblème ! pas celui des personnes qui font du business sur ces destinations et qui sont prêt à beaucoup sinon à tout pour faire du chiffre!
Tu dis n'importe quoi JC, Nianing était un endroit paisible jusqu'à récemment; le sénégal n'est pas l' Amérique latine
de plus, le raisonnement qui consiste presque à faire culpabiliser une victime est vraiment limite🤪
Lorsque tu ne sais pas où tu vas, regarde d'où tu viens (proverbe Africain)
Ni aujourd'hui ni jamais, la richesse ne suffit à classer un homme, mais aujourd'hui plus que jamais la pauvreté le déclasse (Charles Maurras)
En Afrique, en zone rurale, à 11h du soir, seul avec ton épouse... et tu es surpris ?
Stop a cette affirmation car tu sembles te coucher tres tot contrairement a nous et ceci peut arriver a quiconque meme au pied de son propre immeuble , mais je ne suis en aucun cas surpris .
Si tu vas te documenter un peu sur le Web
Ha bon , en relisant le guide du routard , il parlent bien de dakar et de l'insécurité dans certain quartier mais pas de cette partie de la petite cote a Nyaning
tu verras que tu as réuni toutes les conditions parfaites pour te faire agresser, la seule qui puisse encore manquer à ta panoplie de "victime idéale" est une trompette et un porte-voix pour crier "coucou je suis là, venez me chercher".
Non mais sans blagues mes conditions réunies sont :Pas de signe extérieur de richesse , ni montre , ni bague , pas de papier , pas d'argent , pas d'appareil photo avec mega zoom . Les conditions réunies sont plutot le facies et le porte monnaie sur patte. A ce que je sache il y a pas de couvre feu au Sénégal
Que restera-t-il de cette discussion pour laquelle tu t'es spécialement inscrit ?
Specialement inscrit ??? mon compte sur ce forum date de 2007 , tout comme toi d'ailleurs!! Jcamericasur , certe je ne suis pas un assidu posteur comme toi , mais je lis beaucoup car je voyage beaucoup.
Les gens qui voudront aller au Sénégal ne verront que le titre ""Agression à Nianing" en mai 2012" et ils zapperont peut-être le Sénégal...
Un peu léger comme argument mais les gens qui voudront aller au Sénégal iront au sénégal dans tous les cas , sinon les gens ne prendraient plus l'avion ou iraient au club Med
crois-tu que ce soit juste ? C'est une certaine forme d'irresponsabilité,
Et je maintiens mon affirmation qu'un touriste averti est un touriste responsable "Pas de signe extérieur de richesse , ni montre , ni bague , pas de papier , pas d'argent et pourtant j'ai beaucoup voyagé sans tour operateur en solo ou en duo. Maintenant ma démarche n'est pas de mettre a mal l'image du Sénegal mais bien d'avertir les touristes que nous sommes .
Vous avez oublié le "sac à main de marque" précédement mentionné, qui lui oui, est un signe de richesse quand même et qui pourrait faire croire qu'à l'interrieur s'y trouvent des objets précieux...
Bref ça arrive à tout le monde de ce faire agresser, de nos jours c'est vraiment désolant. J'ai très peur à chaque fois que mes fils partent en vacance mais on garde espoir, on ne peut pas rester enfermés chez sois ! Il faudrait juste éviter la poisse... mais ça on ne peut pas le prévoir !
Voyager c'est vivre, ça a toujours été le cas dans notre famille on a l'habitude de beaucoup voyager.
bonjour je suis parfaitement d'accord avec vous
il est arrive la meme chose a un employé du royal lodge a palmarin
il etait seul
les assailant l'ont tabassé et ont pris 500€
Ceci dit, je trouve que l'ambiance au Sénégal change fort ces dernières années. J'y suis allé une dizaine de fois, dont une fois en Casamance.
La dernière fois, en juin 2011, en Saly (j'y vais pour la pêche), j'ai trouvé les sénégalais assez agressifs lorsqu'on refusait (poliment et avec le sourire) la Xième proposition à aller visiter des boutiques (pour le plaisir des yeux).
J'avais pour habitude d'aller manger un petit morceau dans un petit resto ( et parfois en compagnie d'un membre de l'hotel que je croisais et invitais. Certains "antiquaires" (pour reprendre l'expression consacrée) s'invitaient d'office et je devais les virer.
Je n'irai plus au Sénégal, ils m'ont trop tapé sur le système la dernière fois. Je connais beaucoup de gens qui ne veulent plus y aller et c'est dommage.
Bonsoir à vous tous,
Je voudrais juste essayer de calmer tout le monde, je comprends que ça ne fait plaisir à personne d'entendre des critiques sur son pays, mais c'est un forum "voyage" chaque individu a le droit de raconter ses mésaventures et ses bonnes rencontres.
Donc, prenez les choses avec philosophie, il y a des bons et des méchants dans tous les pays, et encore plus proche de notre maison ou quartier.
Pas plus tard que ce matin une dame portugaise a roulé son chariot sur mon pied, (ce n'était pas intentionnel), seulement malgré mon cri de douleur elle m'a juste dit "c'est votre pied qui était sous ma roue", je l'aurais étranglée, mais je ne jugerai pas tous les portugais de goujats, en tout cas pas les Portugais que j'ai connu au Portugal. Très sympas et corrects.
En ce qui concerne le Sénégal, on prend, on laisse...
Je suis rentré lundi, ça ne fait pas une semaine.
J'ai eu de bons et mauvais souvenirs. Mais j'y retourne, je suis maso. Seulement je ne vais pas à Saly (enfin jamais plus).
Alors que la paix règne sur la terre.
Bonne nuit
Diameu ak kheweul Paix et bonheur (on m'a appris ça là bas).
PS Ma fille est en train de me masser mon pauvre pied.
Bonjour,
Je ne connais pas le sénégal, je suis entièrement d'accord avec vous, d'une grande lucidité sur l'événementiel lié à la mondialisation, le fossé grandissant entre ceux qui bénéficient de cette mondialisation et les autres que l'on voudraient oublier ou par compassion ou par condescendance "aider". les problèmes d'insécurité sont en explosion comme les révoltes populaires, aussi il faut respecter les règles de prudence que chaque grand voyageur connait comme vous le soulignez dans votre post.
Je ne souhaite pas aller plus loin dans ce débat que l'on retrouve dans beaucoup de destination.
"tout le monde il est gentil, tout le monde il est beau"....
I’ve been looking for a destination for a 2-week trip early next spring, and Cape Verde has been growing on me. (The flight isn’t too long, the temperatures are more than pleasant, and it’s an unknown country for me.)
The thing is, Cape Verde is pretty complicated when it comes to inter-island transfers, and I don’t want to spend my time in airports or on ferries—especially since those transfers aren’t exactly known for their reliability...
So, I’d like to limit internal flights to just 2, meaning the island I arrive on plus one other.
I’ve ruled out the all-inclusive islands: Sal and Boa Vista.
I’m torn between combining Santo Antão + São Vicente or Fogo + Santiago.
The goal of the trip is to see beautiful landscapes, go on day hikes (nothing multi-day), swim a little—though I prefer quiet spots—and enjoy 1 or 2 days in a city, but not much more than that!
In your opinion, which option would be the best, and why?
Hi,
Have you got any recent feedback from a trip back from São Tomé?
We're heading there in a few months.
One question among others: is swimming—well, snorkeling—risky there?
Thanks for your feedback, tips, etc.
I’m heading to Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire for a long stay from July to September 2026. Could you please recommend any apartments for rent or a real estate agency? Thanks
I’m planning a trip to Benin in July, and I saw there were a few recent discussions about this destination. Would you have any suggestions for nice places to stay in Cotonou that won’t break the bank, as well as in other cities (Porto-Novo, Ouidah, etc.)? Thanks sooo much for all your valuable tips!
Hello,
We’re two senior travelers and would like to visit Cape Verde in Feb 2027.
We don’t hike but love meeting people, culture, and nature.
Which islands would you recommend, and do you know of any local agencies?
Thanks a million!
Hello,
We’re a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids who’ll be 2, 7, and 10 years old) planning to visit the islands of Santiago, Fogo, and Maio this summer. We’ll have 22 full days on the ground. It’s a shame (financially, logistically, and environmentally speaking!), but we’ll be taking 4 flights: a round-trip from Santiago to Fogo and another from Santiago to Maio. We’d like to position Maio toward the end of our stay since we enjoy ending our trips with a quieter beach phase.
For now, based on flight schedules and dates, we’re thinking of doing:
23/07: Arrival in Santiago
24/07 – 30/07: Fogo (5 full days)
30/07 – 05/08: Santiago (5 full days)
05/08 – 11/08: Maio (5 full days)
11/08 – 15/08: Santiago (3 full days)
15/08: Return to France
FOGO: Of course, we want to visit Cha das Caldeiras, where we’d like to spend 3 nights. We’d love to explore the valley and are also considering hiking the smaller Pico (the taller one seems too ambitious for us with the kids). Do you have any info on that hike?
What else do you recommend doing on the other days? Where can we go for other walks? I’ve seen that it’s possible to descend from Cha das Caldeiras to Monteiros, but I’m worried it might still be too challenging. It looks amazing!! But how do we manage with our luggage? Otherwise, the north of the island intrigues me, though we’re not thrilled about São Filipe, even though we know we’ll have to spend at least one night there before returning to Santiago.
On this island, we initially thought about not renting a car, but I’m wondering if that’s a good idea for us with all the luggage. If we do rent one, is it easy to reach Cha das Caldeiras by car?
Any advice is welcome!
MAIO: Here, I think renting a car will be essential for us to get around easily. We’d like to do an excursion to observe turtle nesting. I haven’t found much info on this—where and with whom should we go? Otherwise, the plan is to do some snorkeling directly from the beach, independently, since we’ll need to take turns so one adult can stay with our 2-year-old. Any spots you’d recommend?
Which towns would you suggest staying in? All options work for us—we’re fine with settling in one place or splitting our time (e.g., 3 nights in one spot and 3 nights elsewhere).
Basically, I’m open to all tips and recommendations for this little week on Maio (short walks, places to relax, beaches, etc.)!
SANTIAGO: Nothing too original, but for Santiago, we’re considering visiting Cidade Velha, Tarrafal, and Ribeira da Prata (for the black sand beach and natural pools), as well as Serra Malagueta for a hike.
There must be so much more to do, especially with the time we have. What else would you recommend?
I’m struggling to figure out how to organize our time there since we’ll have 5 full days first, then 3 more. How would you do it?
Hello from Quebec,
I’m a French-Canadian from Montreal. I’d love to go to Senegal during the Quebec winter to shorten this long season. Two people told me it’s not worth spending a lot of money to get there from Canada because there’s not much to discover. But I’m still skeptical. I’d love to read real testimonials from travelers who’ve been there, with as much info as possible. Thanks
Hello, my wife and I are planning a trip to Cape Verde at the end of May for 20 days. We’re still unsure which islands to prioritize (they all look amazing!). Santo Antão and São Vicente seem like must-sees. Which other islands should we visit, given that we love hiking (nothing too challenging) and swimming?
Thanks
Hi everyone!
The forum has been a huge help during my moments of doubt, and since Cape Verde isn’t a destination with many discussions, I felt I had to share my trip report 🙂
First, the EASE: I could never validate it from my phone—I tried 50 times without success, and on the computer, it worked the first time.
Then, Cabo Verde Airlines: forget online check-in. I went to the airport early to get my window seat (and in the end, the plane wasn’t full—I had three seats to myself, so I could finish my night peacefully). No in-flight entertainment for those who don’t sleep on planes.
Monday 9: Flight + arrival at Antonio’s (Oia Mindelo Guesthouse). Antonio’s apartment is up on the hill, but really, it’s only a 10-minute walk to the beach and 10 minutes to the city center (depending on where in the center). He picked me up at the airport (1000$). I continued relaxing by doing... nothing on the beach. Dinner in town at Café Mindelo: a pretty place, but otherwise meh—expensive and not necessarily good (2100$ for a beer and a fish that didn’t seem freshly caught as advertised).
Tuesday 10: Antonio offered to do a tour of the island (for cheap), and we left with his other guests (a lovely English couple, 76 and 77 years old). Stops at Salamansa (I felt something special on that beach—I could’ve stayed there for an hour doing nothing), then another scenic spot, a restaurant, and Baias das Gatas (I took a quick dip, but to me, it had less charm than Salamansa). Then we crossed the island to return to São Pedro (beautiful but windy; the village looks cute). Exhausted, I went to bed early because of the ferry to Santo Antão the next day.
Wednesday 11: Antonio took me to the ferry, and we’ll see each other again since he’s hosting me at his aunt’s place during Carnival. On the ferry, I had a Booking.com reservation for what I thought was in Ribeira Grande (the town), but it was actually *in* the ribeira—specifically in Manta Velha (aluguer to Cruzinha ~600$). I thought I’d fallen into a hole, but I ended up loving it—Casa Familiar Gilda. Gilda is a divine cook (dinner for 1000$—don’t eat lunch, or there won’t be room), the village has a typical rural Santo Antão vibe, the place has great energy, and you can get around easily by aluguer.
Thursday 12: I left early by aluguer to Ribeira Grande (250$), then another aluguer to Ponta do Sol (100$)—a sleepy beauty at that hour—to do the Ponta do Sol-Cruzinha hike, finishing in Cha de Igreja. Departure at 8:22 AM from the cemetery in Ponta do Sol, passing through Fontainhas (those doing it the other way will have a fabulous climb at the end 😏), and let’s go! I loved this glimpse of rural life—past or present—the sea is stunning, and we were shaded most of the way (though it goes up and down, it’s manageable). The arrival at Cha de Mar is breathtaking, and Cruzinha is a charming little town (arrived at 12:30 PM). I’d brought my swimsuit after reading there was a beach, but I packed it back up—too many waves and big pebbles. I continued to Cha de Igreja (25 more minutes) after a short break (ask for the path that doesn’t go by the road). It’s adorable with its church square (you don’t see this layout much elsewhere). I might’ve stayed longer to enjoy the place, but a taxi driver asked if I wanted to return to Manta Velha (1000$), and like a fool, I said yes (it was 2:30 PM—I could’ve waited for the 4:30 PM aluguer for 100$, but oh well).
But since I still had energy, I decided to see if I could find a grog distillery. I ran into a French guy arriving at Gilda’s, and we ended up talking to Rodrigo, who explained everything from A to Z about how they make grog (the simple cane juice is amazingly good—but the work is clearly tough).
Friday 13: Transfer to Xoxo on Djalma’s advice 😉, where I’d booked a room at Casa Xoxo. I did the hike to Rabo Crusto... it’s tough, but I kept quiet when I saw a pregnant woman doing it with her two little ones 😄. There’s also a distillery I didn’t linger in, and I took a tea break with that wonderful landscape before heading back. I couldn’t find the path Jean-Michel had told me about (take a right at the village entrance), so I went back down to the water reservoir to turn off and take the waterfall path (anyone can point it out if needed). The bedding at Casa Xoxo was perfect, but the dinner atmosphere was less family-like.
Saturday 14: No one at Casa Xoxo could tell me when the aluguer passed, so I scarfed down my breakfast and headed down a bit. I found one (not sure if he’d planned to work, but there were three of us, so he left). Arrived in Ribeira Grande, an aluguer driver told me the coastal road to Porto Novo was closed and we had to take the Corde road—but no one was leaving, so we’d have to charter... Sometimes, you just have to say it: aluguer drivers say there’s no ride just to make you pay the private price (3500$). But this time, it was true! With another French couple, we wanted to go to Tarrafal. Our driver called the Porto Novo-Tarrafal aluguer to wait for us. The Corde road is stunning—more different landscapes (thorny forest, misty peaks...). Changed aluguers in Porto Novo and headed to Tarrafal. Another world—lunar landscape on the way. Arrived in Tarrafal and relaxed.
Sunday 15: Hike from Tarrafal to Monte Trigo, left at 8 AM, and I’m glad I did—I was in the shade until about 9:30 AM, then the sun got strong. Beautiful walk, arrived in Monte Trigo around 11:30 AM. The people weren’t particularly friendly, but oh well. Swam at the little beach in Monte Trigo (the water is *so* good). I waited for other French people who had “booked” a boat for the return. Came back with Javi (50 min—1000$ each), who lent us masks and snorkels for some snorkeling. Had grog with Ludo, Estelle’s husband, who was waiting at the bar, then filled my grog bottle at the *mercearia*. I admit, it’s delicious, but I don’t remember much of that evening 😇🤪. Except Javi put on a show saying he’d been robbed, had no money, and needed to pay the boat owner, etc. People paid again (apparently not me, since Ludo, Estelle, and I arrived at the restaurant after Javi’s drama). FYI, Javi does this often—my host had warned the couple renting the other room to watch out for him because he scams people for money. So Javi is 35 with hazel/special-colored eyes. But if you don’t repay the “service,” the day was still great.
Monday 16: Several of us were taking the late-afternoon boat, so we chartered an aluguer (7000$) to avoid the 6 AM one—trip—boat to Mindelo. Antonio picked me up at the ferry, and boom—Carnival!
I found a spot on Rua de Lisboa. My neighbor was from Santo Antão just for Carnival, spoke French, and explained that last year’s Carnival started 3 hours late because a float couldn’t fit under the power lines 😏 (like they don’t know the height by now hahaha). On Monday, it’s the teachers (nice—kind of a warm-up) and the Madingas. Once they passed my spot, I followed them along the route—I LOVED it! By midnight, they still hadn’t reached Praça Nova, and the police told them to speed up, but I loved that energy!
Tuesday 17—Mardi Gras: Beach day, then Carnival! Antonio had bought me a seated ticket just in case (300$). Ended up in front of a punch stand, where I ran into two French women I’d met in Manta Velha. Two guys from Mindelo talked to us, and we did Carnival with them. And what was bound to happen, happened: a float couldn’t pass because... it was taller than the power lines 😏😏😏. The dancers kept dancing while the crowd tried to lift the cable. Finally, a guy in a tree climbed higher and used a pole to lift it... and the parade could continue 😉. Around 12:30–1:30 AM, when the concert was supposed to start, the power went out. I went home and later learned the concert started around 3 AM.
Wednesday 18: I went home because I was taking the boat back to Santo Antão, heading to Casa Familiar Gilda. Walked the loop from Manta Velha.
Thursday 19: Left early for Ribeira da Paul to do the loop to Sandra’s House. It’s truly breathtaking! Back at Gilda’s, I chilled. I wanted to go to Sinagoga’s natural pools, but the hike had worn me out.
Friday 20: Return to Mindelo on the red company’s ferry—no comparison: way more comfortable than the blue company’s, especially for someone prone to seasickness. Beach. Exhausted, I struggled to sleep because the shop on the ground floor of my rental had a party until 3 AM (and the windows aren’t double-glazed—*hi*—but that’s common in Mindelo).
Saturday 21: Ran into Estelle and Ludo by chance (the city’s small), and we arranged to share a taxi the next day since we had the same return flight. Beach (I tried Lazaretto Beach, but nope—not great—dead fish + weird smell = bad signs). So Laginhia was fine, and in the evening, a restaurant with singers, then Caravelle (the ground-floor shop didn’t bother me since I got home when they were saying goodbye 😏). Too bad—I dance salsa, bachata, kompa, zouk, but not kizomba hahaha, but it was still fun.
Sunday 22: Took a taxi with Ludo and Estelle (1200$). Arrived *ages* before takeoff (no exchange office—get escudos in town if you have any left). Boom—CDG, boom—RER... home.
There you go—a super long trip report. Not sure if it’ll help, but the digital detox was amazing. These two islands are very different but so beautiful. I only got a glimpse, but they’re worth the trip. I was lucky to see Carnival (what joy in that city!) and happy the Cambodia ticket (my first idea) was way too expensive 😉
Hi,
Without booking in advance through an agency, is it possible/easy to organize luggage transfer from one night to the next between accommodations in Santo Antão?
Thanks.
Easily accessible from Sal or São Vicente, São Nicolau is the forgotten island of the Barlavento group. With two large villages, volcanoes, jagged peaks, lush valleys, and vast rocky expanses, it has nothing to envy its big sister Santo Antão. It’s slipped under travelers’ radar a bit (in January, there were probably fewer than a hundred European tourists on the whole island), and that’s just fine! Accommodations aren’t overrun by groups like in Santo Antão, and connecting with locals is even easier. But don’t come to São Nicolau for wild nightlife—it’s incredibly peaceful here, and on Sundays, it’s total silence!
A little favorite of mine: Pensão Jardim in Ribeira Brava, the capital; Residencial Palice in Queimadas; and especially Pousada d’Anna in Estância de Brás, where the raging sea crashes against the black lava spurs.
Weather-wise, it was chilly this year but perfect for hiking. If you’re up high (like Monte Gordo), dress warmly or wait for spring! Fog gusts can ground you completely. Trails are generally less marked than in Santo Antão; if you’re wary of apps, you can find a 1:50,000 map at the small travel agency in Tarrafal.
Those who enjoy sharing experiences with other travelers over a Strela or two in the evening might feel a bit frustrated on São Nicolau, but the island’s beauty, the resilience of its farmers in extreme conditions, and the kindness of its people make it a fantastic stop for any visitor to Cape Verde!
Hi everyone,
I’m planning a trip to Senegal in early July 2026 for a week with my teenage daughter.
We’ll be staying in a bungalow at Club Les Filaos.
I’d love to hear your advice, especially about visits and excursions. The hotel offers them directly, but I’m wondering if it’s better to go with their organized tours or hire local guides you’d recommend.
What do you think are the pros and cons of each option?
I’d also appreciate tips on currency exchange—where’s the best place to do it to avoid any nasty surprises?
Finally, if anyone’s stayed at this hotel recently, I’d love to hear your thoughts! I’ve read both glowing and terrible reviews, so I’d really value your firsthand experiences.
Which taxi app do you recommend for Senegal? Are there shared taxis from Dakar Airport to La Somone? If not, do you have an idea of the price for a taxi?
Hi everyone,
After a year where I’ve worked way too much and with a house under renovation, it’s become essential to take a breather. My contract ends on 01/30, and I’ll try to find a new client for early March, so overall, let’s go somewhere in February!
I thought Réunion with the full trek around the Mafate cirque for reconnecting with Nature would be perfect, but since it’s cyclone season, it wasn’t such a great idea. Then came the idea that Southeast Asia could fulfill the peace-and-beach vibe, especially Cambodia with its cultural past, but the flight ticket price and a chat with a friend made me change my mind—and boom, Cape Verde popped up, with Santo Antão for hiking and São Vicente for culture and the beach.
So I bought a ticket a week ago, and oh, what a coincidence—it’s during Carnival!
Except now, I don’t know if it’s reality or just exhaustion talking, but I feel like I’m making a mess of things.
I’ve traveled a lot without even booking the first night, but this time, I pre-booked 2 nights in Mindelo (though one of them ended up canceling itself).
But the main issue is that I arrive on Monday, 02/09 at 6 PM and leave on Sunday, 02/22 at 11 AM, and there’s a little hiccup in the logical organization—actually, several hiccups—since I don’t really have any organization right now, and that’s where I need help
Because Carnival is in full swing from 02/15 to 02/17, right in the middle of my trip, so the logic of my visit to Santo Antão isn’t clicking for me. Plus, I just checked, and there’s zero accommodation available in Mindelo from 02/15 to 02/18 😕
So I don’t know: should I skip Carnival, should I forget about planning and just wing it once I’m there, should I stay on São Vicente after Carnival (because I read Montaganrd’s trip report, and he made São Vicente sound like a rock !), or should I keep in mind the option of heading to Santiago afterward and buying a return flight to Paris from Praia?
I need help 🏴☠️
Hi everyone, thanks for your advice! I’m starting a new thread because it seems my first one about Senegal was deleted—or maybe it’s just my computer acting up again 😉. Anyway, I’ve decided to go to Benin instead. I’ll be there from January 5th to February 2nd—why count the days when you love traveling😄? I’d love all your tips on accommodations, restaurants, and itineraries. I’m basically starting from scratch to plan my trip.
Hi there,
We’re heading to Senegal for 4 weeks in February 2025.
We’ve booked a 7-day cruise on the Bou el Mogdad departing from Saint-Louis.
That’s all we’ve planned so far—we’re also thinking of exploring Casamance after the cruise.
Any ideas for things to do while traveling between Dakar and Saint-Louis? We’ll arrive in Dakar 5 days before the cruise sets off.
Thanks so much for your tips!
Edith
I’d planned to go to Benin in 2026, but given the recent events and upcoming elections, I’m thinking I’ll wait to see what happens after the elections.
Has anyone traveled to Benin recently or is planning to go soon?
I’m trying to find out the dates for the best parades at the Mindelo Carnival in 2026, but I’m having trouble figuring it out. When I search for "Mindelo Carnival 2026," I get different dates and no clear schedule.
I’ve found the parade on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and the one on Sunday, February 22, with the grotesque makeup, which seem the most interesting. On the other hand, some say the São Nicolau Carnival is more authentic than Mindelo’s.
If you’ve experienced this firsthand—not just theoretically but actually been there—I’d love to hear your practical tips.
Hi,
We’re heading to Cape Verde in January. We’re scheduled to arrive in Praia on a Saturday around 11 AM.
I read somewhere that the exchange rate for Euros to Escudos is the same everywhere—110 escudos for 1 euro. Can anyone confirm this? If that’s the case, I assume there’s a currency exchange desk at the airport, and the rate isn’t too bad? So, it’s better to exchange at the airport, right? What do you think? I don’t want to use ATMs.
Otherwise, are banks in town open on Saturdays? I read they close by 3 PM?
Hi there, I’m planning a trip to Santo Antão with some hiking (for me) but not for my partner. I’d love some help figuring out if my plan is doable in terms of time and transportation:
- Day 1 – Arrival by boat from Mindelo, then aluguer to Cova (and overnight nearby)
- Day 2 – Hike to Paul / aluguer for my partner
- Day 3 – Aluguer to Ponta do Sol
- Days 4 & 5 – Ponta do Sol
- Day 6 – Hike to Cruzinha / aluguer for my partner (overnight in Cruzinha)
- Day 7 – Aluguer (or taxi) to Xoxo (overnight in Xoxo)
- Day 8 – Aluguer to Porto Novo + boat to Mindelo
Does this plan make sense with the local transport options?
For accommodations, I’d love any suggestions you might have.
Thanks so much for your help!
We’ve booked our tickets for July—there’ll be 4 of us, maybe 6 (all in our sixties). We’d like to visit 4 islands:
Arrival in Praia on July 8th
Return from São Vicente on July 29th
Between those dates, I’m not sure how to split our time across each island. We’ll definitely spend at least a week on Santo Antão. We’re planning to visit Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente, and Santo Antão.
We’re looking for easy hikes, diving, sightseeing, and a little beach time (but not too much).
How do you think we should divide the 3 weeks among the islands? Is 3 days in Fogo enough?
Are guides essential, and can we easily find them on the spot?
Should we rent a car, given we won’t just be hiking?
Thanks in advance for your advice, tips, warnings, and anything else you can share… and I’ve still got plenty more questions!
Valéry
I arrive in Fogo at 11 a.m. (if the ferry is on time) from the ferry departing Praia. From what I understand, the collectivos to Cha das Caldeiras leave late morning? Do you think I can leave the same day?
My question is: should I spend a night in São Filipe?
I don’t want to take a taxi—it’s too expensive.
Hello,
We’re a couple in our sixties and have finally decided to spend 15 days in Cape Verde from March 1 to 15, 2025, focusing exclusively on the four Leeward Islands.
We’ve planned to take the boat between these four islands and adjust our stays based on the ferry schedules. If there are any difficulties or need to adjust the route, we might take a flight instead.
Here’s our planned itinerary with the boats:
Day 1: Flight from France to Santiago Island
Day 2: Boat from Santiago Island to Brava Island
Day 3: Brava Island
Day 4: Brava Island
Day 5: Boat from Brava Island to Fogo Island
Day 6: Fogo Island
Day 7: Fogo Island
Day 8: Fogo Island
Day 9: Boat from Fogo Island to Santiago Island
Day 10: Santiago Island
Day 11: Boat from Santiago Island to Maio Island
Day 12: Maio Island
Day 13: Boat from Maio Island to Santiago Island
Day 14: Santiago Island
Day 15: Flight from Santiago Island to France.
Based on your experiences and knowledge, could you share:
- Your favorite places to visit and hikes
- Accommodations that charmed you
- Restaurants you enjoyed
Thanks in advance to all travelers and locals from these islands who’d like to share their favorite spots! !
Hello,
We’ve just returned (2 senior couples) from 18 days in Cape Verde (21/01 to 7/02) that we really enjoyed. The temperature was great—20° to 27°—admittedly a bit windy at times, but the friendliness of the Cape Verdeans made up for it.
Paris Orly, direct flight with Transavia (cheap if you book in advance). We landed in São Vicente, with a 12 € city transfer. We had a fantastic 2-bedroom apartment in downtown Mindelo—Av. Fernando Ferreira Fortes, "Casa So Morabeza"—for 58 € per night. The owner lives in France and communicates instantly via WhatsApp.
We spent 2 days exploring the (beautiful) city of Mindelo and its port activity, plus a private taxi tour of the island (6000 CVE for the day).
Then we took the Armas ferry (recommended company—1500 CVE) to Santo Antão.
From there, a collectivo (450 CVE per person) took us to Ribeira Grande, a central base for hikes.
We stayed in a brand-new, modern, and well-equipped 2-bedroom apartment—*Apartamentos Modernos*—for 6770 CVE per night, staying 6 nights. I highly recommend it for its location in town and proximity to *aluguers* and *collectivos* for hiking.
The hikes were stunning:
- The coastal trail from Fontainhas to Cruzinha (taxi for 1500 CVE)
- The route from Corda to Coculi (taxi for 2000 CVE + 100 CVE per person for the return)
- The trail from Cova to Cidade de Pombas (taxi for 2000 CVE + 100 CVE per person for the return)
- The hike from Miradouro to Ribeira Grande (taxi for 2000 CVE)
- The coastal road from Ribeira Grande to Ponta do Sol (visit and lunch at *Mini Familiar* in the city center—excellent and affordable) for the round trip.
Ribeira Grande has plenty of restaurants, but avoid *5 de Julho*—it’s loud and slow.
We loved: *Bellcanto*, *Cantinho da Amizade*, and *Boca-Fina Churrasqueria*.
Meals with drinks cost around 800–1000 CVE.
Back to São Vicente by ferry (1500 CVE), then an airport transfer (12 €) and a flight (99 €) to Santiago’s Praia. The airport-to-city transfer was 15 €.
We stayed at *Kelly’s* in Plato, Praia, which was disappointing—not ideal for two couples—but well-located.
One day was spent visiting the massive *Suspicia* market, then a collectivo to Cidade Velha (2 x 200 CVE round trip per person). We hiked up to the fort, explored *Rua Banana*, and had lunch at *Praça do Mar* by the beach.
We rented a car for 6 days (29000 CVE) from *Slimpycar* in Praia.
On Saturday, we visited the huge *Assomada* market—don’t miss it!—then hiked to *Boa Entrada* and *Poilon*, the largest and most impressive tree we’ve ever seen.
We stayed for 2 nights (138 €) in a beautiful valley in *Picos*—a spacious, lovely house with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a large living area, surrounded by nature and animals.
Lina, the charming neighbor, prepared dinner (8.50 €) and breakfast (4.50 €) for us.
Next, we headed to *Tarrafal*, stopping to visit the concentration camp (500 CVE)—a must-see—before arriving.
We spent 3 nights (184 €) in a fantastic house called *"Maison Familiale"*—huge, with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 5 toilets, and a large terrace with sea views. It was absolutely stunning and very close to the beach and numerous restaurants.
We did a beautiful 3.8 km hike to the *Farol da Ponta Preta* lighthouse.
Tarrafal’s beach is lively and pleasant, with bars, restaurants, and even acrobats!
We also explored *Ribeira da Prata* to see the *Piscina Natural de Cuba* (not easy to find).
We loved discovering isolated villages like *Ponta Furna*, *Ponta Labrão*, and *Fazenda*.
For food, I recommend *Mira Mar* at *Mama’s*.
On the way back to Praia, we took the east coast route via *Calheta de São Miguel*, *Pedra Badejo*, and *Praia Baixo*—nothing extraordinary, just a rugged, wild coastline with beaches that seemed a bit tricky to access.
Our last evening in Praia was nice. The seaside esplanade was lively, and many Cape Verdeans were swimming at *Prainha* beach, which seemed very accessible and safe.
If you’d like more info—addresses, etc.—feel free to message me privately. I’ll respond.
Jacquesler.
I’d like to share our travel plans for March 2026 to get your valuable feedback...
- Arrival in Sao Vicente on Tuesday, March 3rd at 9:20 AM from Lisbon (EasyJet)
- Direct departure the same day or the next day for Santo Antao – 3 or 4 nights on Santo Antao (depending on whether we spend the first night in Mindelo or on Santo Antao)
- Return to Sao Vicente for 3 nights
- Flight to Boa Vista via Sal (Cabo Verde Airlines) on Tuesday, March 10th – 5 nights on Boa Vista
- Return flight on Sunday, March 15th (Boa Vista to Porto: EasyJet)
Given the various bits of info I’ve seen about the unreliability of inter-island transport, is this itinerary realistically doable without stress? Would it be better to just take a simple flight from Sao Vicente to Sal and end the trip there (from where it’s also possible to return to Europe or France)? I’m still more drawn to Boa Vista... but I’m worried that two flights in a row might be complicated, unless it’s the same plane that just makes a stopover and continues...
Also, I’m calling on the expertise of hikers for Santo Antao:
I’m not a big sports enthusiast—I enjoy walking when I travel, but not distances much longer than 10 km, and nothing too difficult (especially steep climbs where I quickly run out of breath)...
For the hike from Ponta do Sol to Cruzinha: can you confirm that the hike is easier in the direction from Ponta do Sol to Cruzinha (less climbing)? I’ve found info that this hike is 14 km and takes about 5 hours. Do you think it’s possible to shorten it by taking a taxi or *aluguer* to Fontainhas? If so, how long would the hike be then, and how much time would it take?
For the hike from Xoxo (starting at the Bela Vista kiosk on the Cova road), I’ve found info that it’s 12 km and takes 5 hours of walking. I think it goes to Ribeira Grande. Apparently, you can shorten the hike and find *aluguers* on the road near Café Melicia... In that case, do you know how long the hike would be? Is this the hike that lets you walk along *levadas* (like in Madeira), cross banana plantations, and pass by the Cachoeira de Vinha waterfall?
Sorry for all these questions, but I can’t find a guide with hikes and difficulty levels... I think two hikes (one along the coast and one inland with terraces, *levadas*, and banana plantations) would suit our level.
On the third free day, do you think we could rent a 4x4 to explore: take the two scenic routes on the east side and maybe venture a little off the beaten path (without taking risks, of course)... Otherwise, hire a guide for the day: do you have any recommendations and an idea of the price?
One last thing: in March, is it worth (or pointless) to choose accommodation with a pool (especially on Santo Antao)? Is the pool water warm enough? What about the ocean temperature?
Hi there,
We're on a backpacking trip, traveling by public transport/motorcycle taxis. We're in Noubou, south of Salemata in Senegal, just a stone's throw from the Guinean border. Do you know if it's possible to cross the border in this area? Where do we register? Can we cross the border without an official border post and just register in the first town we come to? We have our visas for Guinea.
Hi there,
Which island would be best for a one-week solo trip at the end of November?
I’d like to explore with a local guide who can help me discover Cape Verdean culture.
It’s still just the beginning of the plan…
Thanks to anyone who’d like to share some tips!
Which hotels offer half-board on Santiago Island?
Also, I’d love some contacts for guide-taxis—I’m traveling solo and really want to discover authentic spots.
Hi there,
I’m leaving for Cape Verde at the end of the week. I’ve heard that transportation isn’t very reliable, so I’d love your advice:
- My return flight is from Sal on the night of August 13–14
- I’ll be in São Vicente until August 10
- I found an indirect flight (São Vicente–Praia–Sal) on August 9–10 and a ferry on August 10 as well
- I’m traveling alone with two kids, ages 6 and 9
In your opinion, which option is more reliable and comfortable?
Hello,
We’re planning a trip to São Vicente and Santo Antão in January.
We’re a couple (ages 51 and 57).
My husband is really into hiking. As for me, I’m not at my best right now—I’ve just recovered from a long illness and am still on medication that exhausts me and causes a lot of pain, so I won’t be able to keep up with very "physical" hikes.
That said, I still enjoy walking in nature.
We’re looking for advice on where we could stay. A place where my husband can go hiking while I take shorter walks. But also somewhere I can relax in nature, maybe go for a swim if possible, and enjoy local life—markets, music, etc.
Boat trips would be a great bonus for us.
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
Virginie
