Safety

The Cape Verde Islands can be considered as a place, where  peaceful democracy based on constitutional criteria is at home.

Religious and political fanaticism are not considered regular characteristics of the people of Cape Verde. However, the current increase in interest in travelling to the Cape Verde Islands and with that, the growing number of visitors have led to an increasing criminality.

As with anywhere in the world, there are certain areas where tourists shouldn't venture to because danger lurks (areas with drugs and prostitution).

On the islands of Sal, Santiago,Sao Vicente and Boavista a tourist should avoid secluded area and shouldn't interact with or be persuaded by people that he/she doesn't know. Lonely walking tours along the isolated beaches of the island should be avoid. Not organised excursions on the islands or nightlife adventures mainly in Praia and Mindelo should be organised by a group of friends.

On Santo Antão, a visitor is treated very much like a holy "cow". Begging , daylight robbery or aggressions haven't yet appeared as characteristics of the island's inhabitants.