Cape Verde fully independent with kids and a tight budget – possible or not?

Hi there,

I’m considering Cape Verde for an upcoming trip, but I’m wondering if it’s really doable, and if so, which areas would work. We prefer traveling on our own without going through agencies, and without a car to keep costs down. However, since we’re traveling with a baby and a young child, we don’t want to rely on the "usual tricks" like sleeping in a tent, hitchhiking, or walking for kilometers on end. Our walking limit is probably around 4 km max with the little one. Are there enough interesting spots where we can easily see and do things from a central point, walking no more than 4 km? Places with frequent buses to reach activities or sights?

Thanks

Hi Dominique, It’s totally possible to have a relaxing holiday in Cape Verde with kids while really enjoying it. But it’ll mostly depend on which island(s) you choose. Cape Verde has 9 inhabited islands, all different from each other, so it really depends on what kind of activities and holiday style you're looking for. However, on islands like Santo Antão, you’ll either need to plan a few transfers by transport to explore from a single central spot or move around to different places. Marie