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Which Cape Verde islands should we prioritize (for hiking and swimming) for a first trip?
by Tchoucoule · 2026-02-27 · 20 replies
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
Feedback on Northeast Brazil itinerary in February
by Cup030680 · 2026-01-13 · 5 replies
Hello,

We’re leaving on February 19th for 13 days in the Northeast of Brazil, with my husband and our two kids (19 and 17). Here’s our itinerary: We’ll arrive in Fortaleza and stay in a guesthouse for 3 nights. Then we’ll hit the road with a private driver, heading to Pipa via the beach of Ponta do Mel, passing through Galinhos, São Miguel, and Natal.

Do you think this is a good itinerary?

Initially, I was planning to go from São Luís to Fortaleza (Lençóis Maranhenses...), but I was advised against it since it’s not really the season and the dunes and lagoons would’ve been empty. I can’t change the itinerary now, but I’m a bit worried I’ll be less impressed by this one. I’d love to know if it’s still worth it?

Thanks in advance!
What sights to choose in the Northeast and the Salvador de Bahia region?
by Bananette · 2026-01-07 · 12 replies
Hello,

We’re thinking about our next destination for June 2026, and northern Brazil seems like a great option for that time of year.

We were considering a 15-day trip from Fortaleza to São Luís (or the other way around), but I’m worried it might not offer enough variety in terms of sights and landscapes. We were thinking of doing a trek in Lençóis Park, visiting Jericoacoara, the Parnaíba Delta, etc.).

The other option would be to take a domestic flight and add the Salvador de Bahia region and Chapada Diamantina, but that would require about 3 weeks.

Do you think exploring the coast between Fortaleza and São Luís is enough for a trip if we don’t kitesurf? Or is it better to combine this part of the country with another region (Salvador? The Amazon?)?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

Have a great day
Departure time from Fogo to Cha das Caldeiras
by Patricevinc · 2025-11-13 · 4 replies
Hi,

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.

Thanks,

Patrice
Planning a summer trip to 4 Cape Verde islands
by Valzzz · 2025-10-30 · 13 replies
Hello,

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
Back from a 2-week trip to the Northeast
by Pipou · 2025-10-09 · 1 reply
We’re just back from a 2-week tour of the Northeast; we booked our flight tickets ourselves and landed in Fortaleza. From there, we used an agency to handle our circuit all the way to São Luís. It was an incredible adventure—flawless organization, no hiccups, and landscapes that felt like another planet. We rarely use agencies, but we don’t regret it at all. Given all the 4x4s, buggies, and boats we took, it would’ve been impossible to do it on our own, at least for the full route we covered. Our wishes were respected, the accommodations matched our requests, and we had a fantastic French-speaking guide for the last 5 days. If you’d like more details, just ask!
Which island should I visit first to discover Cape Verde?
by 102529 · 2025-07-26 · 3 replies
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!
Tips for island-hopping in Cape Verde: plane or ferry?
by Vayat · 2025-07-21 · 3 replies
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?

Thanks!
Travel companion for a road trip in Africa
by Courante · 2025-06-07 · 0 replies
Hi there, well, I’d like to embark on a big trip to West Africa—visit Cape Verde, then head down to São Tomé and South Africa, Kenya, and especially spend 3 months in Madagascar. I’d like to buy a used Toyota from Kenya. That’s the big picture—I don’t want to post about it on social media. My dates are late November, for a year, on a shoestring budget, and I want to meet people. Too selfish in Western countries. I’m open to any discussion. Planning to go in a van/truck. Looking forward to hearing from you. Roger
18 days in Cape Verde in January 2025
by Jacquesler · 2025-02-09 · 48 replies
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.
Questions about inter-island transport and currency exchange in Cape Verde
by Nonorigole · 2025-02-01 · 9 replies
Hello,

I just booked the flight tickets for two people. We arrive on July 21st in the afternoon in São Vicente and will leave again on August 11th from Praia.

I was thinking of staying around 4 days in Mindelo to explore São Vicente using shared aluguers. Then take the boat to Santo Antão, stay there for about five days to do different hikes, staying in Ponta do Sol. After that, it gets a bit tricky—we’ll return by boat to São Vicente to reach São Nicolau. I wanted to know when the ferry leaves in terms of days and times? Or the plane? We’ll stay there for about four days, then take the ferry or plane to Santiago. Same question—what days does the ferry leave and at what time? Or the plane? Finally, we’ll end our trip in Santiago; I’m thinking of staying in Tarrafal. I also wanted to know where in São Vicente we can exchange euros for Cape Verdean escudos. I was planning to use shared aluguers for all our travel.

Thanks in advance for your answers—I’ll probably have more questions later. Nolwenn
Visiting and Transport Tips for Ilha Grande and Paraty
by Domigujan33 · 2025-01-14 · 7 replies
Hi everyone,

I’m planning my trip to Brazil in March 2025 (finally!) and I’d love to hear your thoughts on Ilha Grande and Paraty. We’ll be arriving from Rio and departing from Paraty (heading to São Paulo). How can we best organize these transfers—can we book the different transports on the spot? How much time is ideal to stay in these two places to enjoy them without doing long hikes? Do you have an estimated budget? Thanks for your feedback! Dominique
Help with itinerary: Rio de Janeiro - Ilha Grande - Paraty - Iguazu Falls
by Carthage1 · 2025-01-13 · 15 replies
Hi everyone,

Next April, I’m planning a trip (the 1st) to Brazil. I’ll have 12 days there (not counting the 13th day for the return). I’ll arrive on 22/04 in the early evening in Rio de Janeiro. The return flight is from São Paulo on 04/05 in the afternoon. I know 12 days is very little for such a big country, which is why I’ll focus on a relatively small area: the southeast (though "small" is relative!). I’ve started mapping out the main stops for my trip, which would be: - Rio de Janeiro: 4 to 5 days? - Ilha Grande and maybe Paraty: 2 to 3 days - Iguazu Falls: Brazilian and Argentinian sides: 2 days - São Paulo: 1 to 2 days

What do you think? Is this reasonable? There are about 250/260 km between Rio and Paraty. I’d like to make the trip by rental car. What do you think? A car is definitely much more practical and faster than the bus. 12/13 days is short—I can’t afford to lose too much time in transit. To get to Ilha Grande, I understand there’s a ferry that shuttles between the mainland and the island. From which city can you take the ferry? Mangaratiba? Conceição de Jacareí? Angra dos Reis? If I arrive by rental car, where can I park it? I think cars are banned on the island, right? That’s where I’m at with my planning. So many questions! 😕 A big thank you to anyone who takes the time to read my post and shares their valuable tips! 🙂
3 weeks camping in the Azores, August 2024
by Cebvl · 2024-12-14 · 21 replies
Hi everyone,

So glad this forum is back up! Here’s a recap of our three little weeks in the Azores in August 2024, camping on Terceira, Flores/Corvo, and São Miguel, with a special focus on the camping side—something I struggled to find info on before we left.

As others have mentioned, a trip to the Azores isn’t something you can improvise last-minute, especially in August. The rental car fleet is limited, so prices go up as availability drops, and vacation rentals/hotels are scarce. Plus, inter-island flights and ferries aren’t exactly frequent. I picked our destination in mid-April, and there were already few rental car options left (some local companies had nothing), and no accommodations on Flores for our dates—or only very expensive ones requiring multiple location changes. Since we love camping, we decided to bring our gear without really knowing what to expect.

Flight with TAP (426 €): Outbound: Lyon → Lisbon → Terceira Return: São Miguel → Lisbon (9-hour stopover for a quick visit) → Lyon

Inter-island flights with SATA: Terceira → Flores (via Horta): 87 € Flores → São Miguel: 90 €

I rented all three cars from the same local company, Ilha Grande—they weren’t picky about the car’s condition. For a Clio (or similar): Terceira (4 days): 461 € Flores (5 days): 623 € São Miguel (8 days): 730 €

Weather: The first two weeks were gorgeous—blue skies, no rain, and even hotter than we expected, around 30°C (temperatures barely dropped at night). The last week of August brought more fine rain (mostly at night) and temps between 20 and 25°C (a light jacket was nice in the mornings and evenings).

TERCEIRA: A great introduction! When I looked at what each island had to offer, Terceira wasn’t at the top of my list, but flying into Terceira cut costs and fit our schedule well, so we spent 4 days there. It turned out to be a lovely start.

For camping, we stayed at Salga Campismo in Porto Judeu, 20 minutes from the airport. We discovered that the island’s campsites were packed with locals—extended families or groups of friends having big, festive gatherings with barbecues and long tables. They spend their summers camping instead of at home, and some even commute to work from there. They had huge tents for sleeping, plus tarps for cooking and relaxing—way more gear than the tourists. Since the week of August 15th is peak vacation time (like in France), we struggled to find a spot, and the nights were pretty noisy. This was the only campsite of the trip with numbered pitches. It’s right by the ocean, next to natural pools. Facilities were decent, with hot showers and picnic tables. Lots of shaded spots. Cost: 4 € per small tent + 2 € per person. Electrical outlets were free (20 € deposit). During our explorations, we passed by Cinco Ribeiras campsite (west coast), which seemed similar.

Camping gas: Always ask the campsite reception if any travelers left a gas canister before buying a new one! Before the trip, I emailed each island’s tourism office, and they gave me addresses for Campingaz bottles. On Terceira, No. 13 Rua João Vaz Corte Real in Angra do Heroísmo (an agricultural store in the industrial zone). CV300 cartridge: 10 €. Note: The tourism office gave me the name of the neighboring store, which didn’t carry that brand.

Fridge: No fridges at any campsite on any island. We had a foldable cooler and found bags of crushed ice in supermarkets’ fish sections.

Things to see: Key takeaway: Do the must-see spots early in your stay in case the weather doesn’t cooperate. We were lucky and saw all the viewpoints without clouds—apparently not always the case!

Our main visits/hikes on Terceira: Miradouro Serra do Cume (a must—*the* iconic Terceira photo)

Furnas do Enxofre (free): Few fumaroles, but a pretty 1 km walk through moss and endemic plants. Hike PRC01 TER – Misterios Negros (some acrobatic sections, but a very scenic path). Monte Brasil + Angra do Heroísmo: Lovely town. Hike PR02 TER – Baía da Agualva: Nice, but not much shade (along the coast). Quatro Ribeiras: Church and swimming in natural pools. Biscoitos natural pools: Too touristy (but still free).





FLORES: Our favorite! This was the island I *had* to visit, and we weren’t disappointed—no mass tourism, just stunning nature.

For camping, we chose Santa Cruz campsite. Unlike Terceira, it was only tourists here. Very little shade, but ocean views. Modern facilities with hot showers, clotheslines, and a charging station. A big area with picnic tables, each with a barbecue and sink, all sheltered. Right across from gorgeous natural pools. FREE (you can leave a tip for the caretaker).

For Campingaz, the campsite manager stores canisters and gear left by campers. Otherwise, you can find them at Movipesca.

During a hike, we passed by Fajã Grande campsite (campsites here double as picnic spots for everyone). It’s terraced, with no shade, but very clean facilities and a small bar/restaurant nearby. Natural pools across the street. When we stopped by midday, there were only a few tents. Fajã Grande felt even quieter than Santa Cruz, with just one supermarket.

We also picnicked at Ponta Delgada campsite in the north. Impeccable facilities, lots of picnic tables with barbecues. Empty when we were there. A bit out of the way.

Rental car or not on Flores? Given the high cost, I really debated whether we needed a car. In Santa Cruz, the port, airport, and supermarkets are walkable, and the most famous hikes are one-way, not loops. So I contacted a taxi (the tourism office emails a list of drivers—they don’t wait for customers; you have to call). Prices were around 20 € for Santa Cruz to Fajã Grande, for example. That means you could take several taxi trips before the rental car (over 100 €/day) pays off. But it does mean planning your route and schedule in advance, leaving little room for spontaneity. The taxi I contacted was already booked solid in July, so I decided to keep the car and adjust our hikes to make loops. (FYI, we’re in our 50s, two couples splitting costs—maybe a different calculation if we were 25!) No regrets—it gave us way more freedom.

Our main visits/hikes:

Hike (amazing): Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro (the iconic waterfalls) → Fajã Grande → Poço do Bacalhau (swim in the waterfall) → Aldeia da Cuada → Poço da Ribeira do Ferreiro. Hike PR04: Loop from Miradouro da Fajã de Lopo Vaz, then down to the beach via the trail. Return along the pebble beach before climbing back up. Worth it, but the descent and ascent are steep.

By car: Miradouro do Portal (great view of the coast to Fajã Grande) – Rocha dos Bordões (basalt columns) – Miradouro das Lagoas Rasa e Funda (a must) – Miradouro da Fajã do Conde.

Hike: Miradouro das Lagoas Funda e Comprida, Lagoa Negra, Seca e Branda, Lagoa Branca. A bit muddy and not as memorable as other hikes. The best part (a must) is the view from the starting miradouro.





By car: The north of the island.

CORVO: Stunning!!

No spots left on the ferry (12 seats), so we took a tourist zodiac (booked a few weeks ahead by email, but there were still spots the day of—several boats make the trip). On the way out, we cruised along Flores’ coast to see waterfalls and caves. On the return, they looked for dolphins (we saw some! 🙂 ). Boat price: 35 € per person. At Corvo, minibuses shuttle between the port and the top of the caldera (10 € round-trip per person). Lots of people just stop at the viewpoint when the shuttle arrives, so we weren’t too crowded on the caldera hike. But it’s too tight on time to walk back down to the port. If you really want to, I think you’d need to stay overnight. All boats spend the same amount of time on the island.



SÃO MIGUEL: Back to civilization—but not just that! São Miguel is way more touristy than the other islands (though still nothing compared to other destinations), but it’s worth it for all the natural sites.

For camping, to avoid long drives, we started at Sete Cidades campsite on the west side. A big, free, terraced campsite with some shade. We were there the last week of August, when crowds start thinning, so there was space—a mix of tourists and locals. A few picnic tables with barbecues. For facilities, one side for men, one for women, each with one toilet (cleaned regularly) and three outdoor cold showers (swimsuits recommended). You can charge your phone in the caretaker’s hut.

After exploring the west, we moved to Furnas for the rest of the trip. We arrived on a Friday night, and the campsite was packed with locals spending the weekend. It emptied out Sunday afternoon. A large, shady campsite with several bathroom blocks (hot showers). There’s a restaurant, but only two picnic tables. Cost: 3.5 € per small tent + 3.5 € per person.

Campingaz: We bought canisters at Decathlon in Ponta Delgada (next to Decathlon, there’s a big shopping center for groceries). Didn’t ask at Sete Cidades, but at Furnas, there was a closet full of gas bottles of all sizes left by campers.

Main visits/hikes: Sete Cidades and the surrounding lakes (lots of viewpoints and short hikes): Beautiful.



Swimming in the hot springs at Ponta da Ferraria (west side of the island).



Furnas: The lake, fumaroles, and parks (like Terra Nostra).



Lagoa do Fogo (gorgeous).



Gorreana tea factory (nice hike through the tea fields + guided tour), Ribeira Grande, Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz. The east coast and Ribeira dos Caldeirões park. Ponta Delgada.

Final thoughts: The Azores are a fantastic discovery for nature lovers—lakes, waterfalls, and tranquility. Almost all sites are accessible without hiking (though it’s a shame not to). The “miradouros” (viewpoints) have parking, often with toilets and picnic tables (always very clean), which helps protect nature. Camping is totally doable and really enjoyable! Our only disappointment: Not finding good fruits and veggies (except for São Miguel’s delicious but expensive pineapples).

If you have any questions, I’d be happy to help! Christine
Planning a 3-week itinerary in Brazil
by Aurelie3 · 2024-11-29 · 13 replies
Hi, We’re considering a discovery trip to Brazil in summer 2025 for a maximum of 3 weeks, transport included. Since the must-see sites are very far apart, we’ve selected the ones that seemed the most spectacular and have little or no equivalent elsewhere in the world. Here’s what we’re thinking: Outbound: 1 day Paris → São Paulo Iguaçu: 2 days Transfer: 1 day via São Paulo or Rio and São Luís Lençóis National Park: 3 days Transfer: 1 day via São Luís Salvador de Bahia: 2 days Transfer: 1 day via Rio Rio: 4 days Return: 1 day What do you think? I was thinking of adding a stop that’s easily accessible without flying from one of the places above. Ilha Grande? Tinharé Island? Any other suggestions? Thanks in advance for your tips! Virginie
Idées pour visiter Rio de Janeiro English translation pending
by Annejulien2 · 2020-06-16 · 2 replies
Bonjour, nous serons en croisière sur le grandiosa au départ de Santos en février. Rio n'est pas inclus dans les escales. Avez vous déjà fait Rio en revenant de croisière avec un départ de l'aéroport de Rio au lieu de Sao Paulo ? Est-ce faisable en une journée au retour du bateau (arrivée 6h) merci pour vos réponses
Randonnée dans la vallée de Paul à Santo Antao et logement English translation pending
by Mammina · 2020-03-03 · 9 replies
Bonjour la communauté des voyageurs, Je planifie actuellement mon voyage au Cap Vert à la fin du mois de mars. Je compte me rendre sur l'île de Sao Vincente, Sao Antao, Sao Filipe avant de finir par Santiago. Normalement tout est clair grâce à vos nombreux posts ici, mais il subsiste toutefois chez moi quelques doutes concernant mon séjour à Sao Antao 😕 Alors je compte prendre le premier ferry pour Porto Novo le 22 mars et enchaîner tout de suite par une rando dans la vallée de Paul. Qu'est-ce qui serait le mieux pour moi: - Option 1: Prendre un logement à Manel dos Santos, dans ce cas demander au collectivo de me laisser à Cova, descendre à pieds jusqu'au logement, y faire une pause et déposer mon bagage (sac à dos de 50L) puis continuer ma route à travers la vallée jusqu'en bas (si j'ai bien compris, jusqu'à Villa das Pombas) puis rebrousser chemin jusqu'à mon logement pour la nuit; ou - Option 2: Prendre un logement à Pombas. Pareil ici, descendre à Cova et continuer jusqu'en bas (avec mon gros sac 😮), mais ça m'évitera de remonter après? J'ai besoin de vos conseils avisés car je ne reste pas beaucoup de temps sur l'île et je compte me rendre à Ponta do Sol le lendemain matin pour faire la rando jusqu'à Cruzinha. Les alugers passent le matin sans problème? Merci beaucoup pour votre aide
Trajets inter-îles au Cap Vert, ferrys et logements English translation pending
by Jejebucket · 2020-02-27 · 3 replies
Bonjour à tous,

Je poste ce message car j'essaie de prévoir un semblant de programme pour l'été prochain ( juillet/aout). Nous partons avec ma femme pour 3 semaines en sac à dos au Cap Vert et prévoyons de voyager d'îles en îles.

Nous envisageons de faire :

SAL (arrivée et retour depuis l'aéroport international) SAO NICOLAU SAO VINCENTE SANTO ANTAO SANTIAGO FOGO

Je suis un peu perdu pour réussir à trouver des horaires ou le calendrier des traversées. Je trouve tout et n'importe quoi, mais surtout pas grand chose...

Première question :

a-t-on besoin de réserver les traversées à l'avance ? même question pour les logements à cette époque ? Avons-nous moyen de trouver un départ tous les jours (ou presque) de chaque île en bateau, en jouant avec les différentes compagnies de ferry ? Pour les îles dont l'infrastructure aéroportuaire le permet, recommanderiez-vous plutôt des trajets en avion ? (SAL / SAO NICOLAU / SAO VINCENTE / SANTIAGO)

Par avance merci pour vos précieux conseils.

Aurélia & Jérémy
Classique demande d'itinéraire pour 18 jours au Brésil en mai - juin English translation pending
by Qdelph · 2020-02-16 · 4 replies
Bonjour tout le monde, Nous voila repartis pour une nouvelle aventure. Nous nous attaquons cette fois au continent sud américain. Une première pour madame, comme pour moi.

Les billets sont déjà achetés (prix canons sur Lufthansa). Du 24/05 au 11/06/20 soit 18 jours sur place. Arrivée RIO => départ Sao Paulo.

Les conseils sont les bienvenus, nous sommes un jeune couple dans la trentaine. Nous sommes intéressés par la nature, les découvertes mais sans pour autant mettre de côté les villes. Bref nous ne sommes pas trop difficiles.

Voici notre ébauche d'itinéraire :

Dimanche 24/05 : départ Bruxelles Lundi 25/05 : arrivée Rio 05.30 hrs / nuit Rio Mardi 26/05 : Rio / nuit Rio Mercredi 27/05 : Rio / nuit Rio Jeudi 28/05 : Rio / nuit Rio Vendredi 29/05 : route en bus + ferry => ilha grande / nuit Ihla grande Samedi 30/05 : Ihla grande / nuit Ihla grande Dimanche 31/05 : Ihla grande / nuit Ihla grande Lundi 01/06 : => ferry + bus paraty / nuit paraty Mardi 02/06 : Paraty / nuit paraty Mercredi 03/06 : => SP vol => Pantanal / nuit Pantanal Jeudi 04/06 : Pantanal / nuit Pantanal Vendredi 05/06 : Pantanal / nuit Pantanal Samedi 06/06 : vol => Salvador / nuit Salvador Dimanche 07/06 : Salvador / nuit Salvador Lundi 08/06 : Salvador / nuit Salvador Mardi 09/06 : Salvador / nuit Salvador Mercredi 10/06 : Sao Paulo / nuit SP Jeudi 11/06 : Sao Paulo => 18.10 hrs vol Bruxelles Vendredi 12/06 : retour Bruxelles

Seuls les billets internationaux sont achetés, ni les vols internes ni les logements ne sont réservés.

Merci à ceux qui me liront... et encore plus à ceux qui me conseilleront

Quentin
Itinéraire autour de Salvador da Bahia avec nos 3 enfants English translation pending
by Maisondubonh · 2020-02-08 · 4 replies
Bonjour Nous partons dans moins d'une semaine pour salvador de bahia avec nos 3 enfants. Est-ce que cet itinéraire vous semble censé et interessant ou trop ambitieux: 15 arrivée 16 depart pour Morro de sao jusqu'au 19 19 -22 BOIPEDA 22-25 BARRA GRANDE 25-27 SALVADOR CARNAVAL 27-29 PRAIO DO FORTE 29 SOIR DEPART

Qu'en pensez-vous? Merci de vos avis
Avis sur itinéraire Cap Vert et programme sur Santo Antao English translation pending
by Sab8631 · 2020-02-01 · 4 replies
Bonjour,

Nous avons nos billets pour un voyage de 2 petites semaines au Cap Vert deuxième quinzaine de mars. Nous atterrissons sur l'île de Sal et irons également sur Sao Vicente et Santo Antao. Nous aimons les belles plages et les randonnées.

Voici ce que nous avons prévu comme itinéraire :

- J1 : Arrivée à minuit sur Sal, 1 (petite) nuit pas très loin de l'aéroport pour reprendre l'avion directement le lendemain pour Sao Vicente - J2 : Vol vers Sao Vicente. Le vol est en début d'après-midi ce qui nous laisse que la fin d'après-midi et la soirée sur Sao Vicente - J3 : Ferry pour Santo Antao (matin ou après-midi à voir) - J4 à J9 : 6 jours plein sur Santo Antao - J10 : on enchaîne le ferry puis l'avion pour revenir sur Sal - J11 et J12 : 2 jours plein à Sal - J13 : retour le soir en France

Si vous avez des remarques sur l'itinéraire, je suis preneuse.

Ensuite, je vous sollicite surtout pour le programme sur Santo Antao. Nous aurons 7 nuits sur l'île. Pour plus de simplicité, je pense que nous ferons des randonnées sur la journée avec retour le soir au même hébergement. Mais avec plusieurs étapes pour découvrir plusieurs endroits de l'île.

Est-ce que cet itinéraire pourrait par exemple convenir : 3 nuits sur Ponta do Sol, 2 nuits du côté de Vale do Paul, 2 nuits du côté de Curral das Vacas

Y a t'il un ordre à privilégier ?

Sachant que nous aimons marcher, nous comptons faire des randos tous les jours (j'ai l'impression qu'il n'y a pas grand chose d'autre à faire sur Santo Antao) mais nous ne souhaitons pas faire forcément des grosses randos avec 5h de marche TOUS les jours. Que nous conseillez-vous ?

Je vous remercie d'avance pour vos conseils.
Randonner à Santo Antao (Cap Vert) English translation pending
by Jjachris · 2020-01-18 · 4 replies
Bonjour nous sommes en préparation d'un voyage a deux au Cap Vert pendant 3 semaines dont une dizaine de jours a Santo Antao Quelles sont les bons conseilles pour randonner tous les 2 jrs le reste du temps a Santiago et Sao Vicente Je suis preneur de tous les bons conseilles 'et adresses pour profiter de la vie Capverdienne Pour l'instant nous avons quelles que adresses Merci d'avance Cdlt Chris jac
Vaccination fièvre jaune nécessaire pour le Brésil? English translation pending
by Rochejaqueli · 2019-12-10 · 6 replies
Bonjour Nous partons pour un périple amérique du sud :Pérou, Bolivie, Chili, Argentine , Bresil (gorges Iguazu)pour reprendre notre vol de retour à SAO PAULO Devons nous nous faire vacciner contre la fièvre jaune pour rentrer au Bresil? Je vous remercie de vos reponses
Bateau Santiago - Santa Antao (Cap Vert) English translation pending
by Herviche · 2019-11-12 · 3 replies
Bonjour, Pour une petite douzaine de jours en avril 2020 au Cap Vert, avec comme point de chute principal Santa Antao, j'ai deux options : 1/ Paris Praia puis bateau Praia Santo Antao et idem retour parce que je trouve des AR Paris Praia pas cher

2/ ou Paris Sao Vicente (plus cher) puis bateau Mindelo Santa Antao

En fait la question revient à ce choix du bateau Praia Santa Antao : recommandable ou pas? Surtout que deux jours à Santiago ça doit être plus intéressant que deux jours à Sao Vicente non? Bref, merci de vos conseils éclairés. Herviche
Circuit (10 jours) dans la région de Salvador de Bahia English translation pending
by Tempestada · 2019-10-12 · 5 replies
Bonjour à tous,

Nous partons (2 adultes, enfants 13 et 10 ans) une bonne quinzaine de jours au Brésil en février 2020. Nous arrivons à Salvador de Bahia mi-février et nous souhaitons rester une dizaine de jours dans les environs. Après ce séjour dans cette région, nous repartirons de Salvador vers Sao Paulo ou Rio.

L'idée est de pouvoir faire Salvador (2 jours), Chapada (4 jours) et Boipeba (3 jours). Mais dans quel ordre afin de minimiser les temps de transports entre les différents sites ?

Est-il possible de se rendre directement de Boipeba vers le parc de chapada ? Quels sont les tarifs des taxis privés ?

Merci à tous pour votre aide Tempestada
Climat à Ilha Grande et Paraty en février... du ciel bleu ou du ciel gris? English translation pending
by Sixbis · 2019-10-09 · 5 replies
Bonjour à tous,

J'ai beau retourner le forum et divers sites dans à peu près toutes les langues, je n'arrive pas à lever un mystère. Pour faire vite, nous partons 11 jours début février à Rio et nous allons inclure une partie (4 ou 5 jours) ailleurs. Nous hésitons entre Paraty et Ilha Grande ou Salvador de Bahia et Morro de sao Paulo+Boipeda. (vous pouvez aussi donner votre avis sur ces options, même si je sais que ce n'est pas le bon forum ! )

Par facilité, si ça convient, on irait sans doute vers le Sud mais j'ai vu qu'il pleuvait beaucoup à Ilha Grande et Paraty à cette époque (220 à 270 mm au cours du mois de février). Je me demande si cela est gênant. A savoir : cela s'accompagne-t-il d'un ciel souvent gris ou les pluies sont-elles fortes et courtes avant que le soleil et le ciel bleu ne reviennent ?

Voilà, merci pour votre aide. Et n'hésitez pas à me dire si Salvador est un impératif à caser absolument dans le programme. En espérant que la sale marée noire qui s'abat sur Bahia soit de l'histoire ancienne au plus vite.

A très bientôt !

Yves
Séjour à Santo Antao en mars: randonnées et logements English translation pending
by Saphiria · 2019-08-03 · 3 replies
Bonjour à toutes et tous

Après avoir randonné à Madère puis aux Açores,   nous envisageons de partir une dizaine de jours en mars prochain à Santo Antao. 

J'aimerai avoir des avis sur l'itinéraire préparé 

J1 Arrivée à Sao Vicente à 12H50      Bateau pour Porto Novo (15h il me semble)      Direction Ponta do Sol via l'Estrada Corda : y a t'il des collectivos qui prennent cette route à l'arrivée des bateaux ou seulement des taxis? Quels seraient les prix et le temps de trajet?     Nuit à Ponta do Sol. Conseil pour l'hébergement?

J2 Randonnée vers Cha de Igreja via Fontainhas.      Nuit à Cha de Igreja

J3 Collectivo pour Ribeira Grande. Départ 6h d'après ce que j ai pu lire?      Petit arrêt à Ribeira Grande.      Direction Sinagoga      Retour Ribeira pour randonner jusqu'a Xoxo.      Nuit à Xoxo

J4 Randonnée Xoxo - Cha de Mato : duree, distance, dénivelé ?      Nuit à Espongeiro

J5 Randonnée Cova - Vila das Pombas      Nuit à Vila das Pombas , conseil pour l'hébergement ?

J6 DIrection Janela et rando jusqu'au phare : durée,   distance ?      Aluguer pour Porto Novo puis Alto Mira III : est ce faisable?      Nuit à Alto Mira III, y a t il des hébergements?    J7 Randonnée Alto Mira III - Curral das Vacas      Nuit Quinta da Cochete

J8 Aluguer pour Tarrafal : possible sans repasser par Porto Novo?      Journée détente.      Nuit. Conseil pour l'hébergement ?

J9 Randonnée pour Monte Trigo      Retour en barque : prix?

J10 Aluguer pour Porto Novo au petit matin.        Bateau pour Mindelo.

Qu' en pensez vous?

Pour les premiers jours je pensais à un autre enchaînement  : J1 Transfert pour Espongeiro J2 Randonnée Cova - Vila das Pombas J3 Ribeira Grande- Xoxo J4 Xoxo Cha de Mato. Puis transfert à Ponta do Sol J5 PdS- Cha de Igreja J6 Aluguer Cha de Igreja - PdS  puis vers Porto Novo puis vers Alto Mira III

Lequel des 2 vous semble le plus facilement réalisable.

Autre question nous passerions les deux dernières journées sur Sao Vicente, que voir, des randonnées à faire? Des logements à conseiller? 

Merci d'avance pour vos conseils.

Virginie
Arrivée à Fogo English translation pending
by Patriciabob · 2019-07-23 · 5 replies
Bonjour Pensez vous qu’en arrivant de Praia à Fogo par avion à 17h30 , il soit possible d’aller à cha caldeiras directement avec le transport privé d’une pension ? Ou doit on envisager obligatoirement une nuit à Sao felipe. Merci Patricia.
"My mother sold me" English translation pending
by Jodelavega · 2019-06-27 · 2 replies
C'est le titre d'un film sur la prostitution au Cambodge . Le traducteur cambodgien de ce film réalisé par la chaîne de télévision russe RT ( Russia Today ) vient d’être condamné à deux ans de prison plus une amende de 70 millions de riels ( 17.200 US dollars ) .

" Lors de l'audience de mercredi, le juge Koy Sao a déclaré que le verdict reposait sur la conclusion du procureur, tous les éléments de preuve connexes et un examen approfondi des déclarations du demandeur et de l'accusé. "

https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/rt-%E2%80%98filmmaker%E2%80%99-given-prison-sentence?utm_source=Phnompenh+Post+Main+List&utm_campaign=dfe4617ca3-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_06_27_03_37&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_690109a91f-dfe4617ca3-62291505

En fait il y a deux versions et celle de Amnesty International n'est pas exactement la même :

" « Rath Rott Mony est sanctionné pour la seule raison qu’il a joué un rôle dans la dénonciation de l’exploitation sexuelle de mineures au Cambodge. Les charges absurdes retenues contre lui ont pour objectif d’intimider toute personne dont le travail contribue à attirer l’attention sur ce fléau - ainsi que sur l’inaction lamentable du gouvernement. « Les autorités devraient abandonner les poursuites visant Rath Rott Mony et le libérer immédiatement et sans condition. » "

https://www.amnesty.org/fr/latest/news/2019/05/cambodia-drop-charges-child-sexual-exploitation-documentary/

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