Cape Verde island duo: which to choose based on my criteria?

No noise at Aldea Panoramica during our stay. We spent 4 nights there.

Well, I guess that means *we’re* the ones partying too hard 😲

Well, I guess that means we’re the ones partying too hard...

Or maybe we just got lucky?[;)] Honestly, during our stay, you couldn’t say there was much noise! We had a nice evening with musicians until around 10 PM, I think... Then bedtime! The real party was in Mindelo! We really enjoyed the rehearsals for February’s carnival (we were there at the end of January). Otherwise, did you go to Tarrafal de Monte Trigo? I *loved* that little corner of the world... way more than Tarrafal on Santiago! (Let’s just say they’re *very* different.)

When you say *soirées*, do you mean nights? (Like, music after, say, 11 PM)

If there’s a *soirée* and I join in, that’s fine by me. It’s only if it goes on for part of the night or I’m not there that it becomes an issue...

Also, I don’t get the impression that Cape Verdean *soirées* are like a rave in the middle of a field? (I’m talking about the music.)

I remember a hellish night in Phnom Penh. There was techno blasting from somewhere—I had murderous thoughts...

As for driving, I think we’re pretty seasoned.[;)] Especially my partner !

consider if your dates are flexible....

The dates are flexible, but more towards the previous month...

Otherwise, it’s too close to the next vacation and too far from the previous one.

The outbound flight to Praia is good from Paris: afternoon departure and midnight arrival. Basically perfect for driving to the airport calmly and then a stress-free flight with a fairly long layover in Lisbon.

But on SV, it’s tricky both ways.

I’m wondering if I should still spend two nights in Praia... Then a domestic flight and return from SV, maybe with 2 nights in Lisbon for a quick visit!

Anyway, a morning flight from Lyon would mean sleeping in Lyon the night before...[:|]

When you say "soirées," do you mean nights? (Like, music after, say, 11 PM)

If there’s a party and I join in, it doesn’t bother me. It’s only an issue if it goes on for part of the night or if I’m not there...

Also, I don’t really get the impression that Cape Verdean parties are like a rave in the middle of a field? (I’m talking about the music.)

Especially my partner !

I’ve stayed a few nights at Aldea Panoramica twice. The first time: not a sound, complete calm. The second time: we also had some entertainment (noise). And I know that just a little further down, near Pensão Chez Sandro, there’s a bar that often has music. It’s kind of hit or miss, which is why earplugs can come in handy.

When musicians play in restaurants or do "tourist entertainment," it’s Cape Verdean music—traditional and pleasant to the ear. But young people in Cape Verde, just like everywhere else, party with boom-boom-boom music, techno, and bass turned all the way up... especially in the second half of the night!

The worst part is that, even if you're deaf, the boom boom drives you crazy because you can feel it even without hearing.

Brazilian teenagers are also addicted to this crap. I forgot about one night in Pocone when we had to switch hotels at 10 PM because of a gathering of young people in the village square. The hotel owner didn’t charge us anything, and the other innkeeper was laughing when he heard the name of the place we’d just left...

Is there a particular day for young people’s parties in Cape Verde? Are they on vacation in March?

No, there aren’t any specific days for festivals. Like everywhere, there’s a slightly higher chance on weekends and long weekends, but it could just as well be mid-week! But don’t let that hold you back for your vacation. That’s life!!! Generally, no vacations in March unless Easter falls in March.

But that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying your vacation. That’s life.

Clearly, Cape Verde isn’t Ibiza either. Or, if you really want to party for 15 days, head to Sal! [;)]

I’m not lucky—Easter falls in March.

I’ll have to avoid it, then (I saw that Good Friday is the public holiday), just like Carnival...

Noise is definitely the thing that can make me run for the hills. I’d much rather sleep in a tent in the quiet pampa than in a palace surrounded by noisy people...

I’ll have to skip hotels in favor of house rentals. Preferably in the middle of nowhere... Oh well, no restaurant dinners for me—I’ll do the grocery shopping instead!

Clearly, Cape Verde isn’t Ibiza either

I’ll go to Ibiza one day. In January! !

Okay, without going as far as Ibiza, Brazil is already often too much for me...

It’s getting harder and harder to find silence. The Faroe Islands, Iceland... Silence is really expensive! !

I’m not lucky—Pâques falls in March.

I’ll have to avoid it, then (I saw that Good Friday is the public holiday), just like Carnival...

Noise is definitely the thing that can make me run away the fastest. I’d much rather sleep in a tent in the quiet countryside than in a palace surrounded by noisy people...

I’ll have to skip hotels in favor of house rentals. Preferably in the middle of nowhere... Oh well, no restaurant dinners—I’ll just do the grocery shopping!

Yes, Pâques will be at the end of March next year, but I don’t get the impression there’s more partying or noise during the holidays... I don’t think that should stop you from planning your trip. I’m sure everything will be fine overall in that regard!

Hi, You’ve got the wrong person ;)