Part of The Janded Journal — stories, guides and local tips for Cabo Verde, published by the Janded Editorial team. Browse more stories.
From the salt flats of Sal to the music of Mindelo, Cabo Verde rewards travellers who connect its islands. This guide shows you how to turn ten dots on the Atlantic into a single, seamless itinerary — and how Janded keeps every booking, ticket and tip in one place.
Start with your story, not a spreadsheet
Most first-timers arrive asking “which island?” — the better question is “what kind of days do I want?” If you crave wind, waves and resort ease, anchor around Sal and Boa Vista. For live music and Creole flavour, build your trip around São Vicente (Mindelo) and Santiago (Praia & Cidade Velha). Craving green peaks and levadas? Add Santo Antão — the archipelago's hiker's island — reached by ferry from São Vicente.
“Janded's trip planner links every booking — flights, ferries, stays and events — into one timeline so you never lose the thread.”
A two-week shape that works
- Days 1–4 — Sal: acclimatise, beach, kite-beach lesson, salt-pan tour.
- Days 5–7 — São Vicente: Mindelo by night (live morna), market by morning, day ferry to Santo Antão.
- Days 8–10 — Santo Antão: guided hikes through paul valleys, overnight in a mountain lodge.
- Days 11–14 — Santiago: history in Cidade Velha, music in Praia, farewell cachupa.
How Janded helps
Build one trip, add every booking automatically and track readiness (documents, spending and transport) without leaving the app. When you book a ticket or a rental, it lands in My Trip instantly.
Quick checklist
- Passports valid 6 months + EASE registration
- Book inter-island flights early — they fill around festivals
- Keep one budget in Janded Credits and let the app handle the conversions
Ready? Browse events or find a ride and start your plan. One backpack, ten islands, one Janded.
