Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography and climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion and beliefs, Education, Culture Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Focus on specific groups, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Opening hours, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 3 Sal Highlights and lowlights, Background information, Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay and eat, Excursions and tour operators, Activities, Espargos, Murdeira, Santa Maria, Other places to visit, Hikes Chapter 4 Boavista Highlights and lowlights, Background information, Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay and eat, Excursions and tour operators, Activities, Sal Rei, Other places to visit, Hikes Chapter 5 Santiago Highlights and lowlights, Background information, Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay and eat, Excursions and tour operators, Activities, Praia, Cidade Velha, São Domingos, Assomada, Serra Malagueta, Tarrafal, Other places to visit, Hikes Chapter 6 Maio Highlights and lowlights, Background information, Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay and eat, Excursions and tour operators, Activities, Cidade do Porto Inglés (Vila do Maio), Other places to visit Chapter 7 Fogo Highlights and lowlights, Background information, Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay and eat, Excursions and tour operators, Activities, São Filipe, Chã das Caldeiras, The east-coast road to Mosteiros, Mosteiros, Other places to visit, Hikes Chapter 8 Brava Highlights and lowlights, Background information, Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay and eat, Excursions and tour operators, Activities, Furna, Vila Nova Sintra, Fajã d'Água, Other places to visit, Drives, Hikes Chapter 9 São Vicente Highlights and lowlights, Background information, Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay and eat, Excursions and tour operators, Activities, Mindelo, Other places to visit Chapter 10 Santo Antão Highlights and lowlights, Background information, Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay and eat, Excursions and tour operators, Activities, The East, The West, Hikes Chapter 11 São Nicolau Highlights and lowlights, Background information, Getting there and away, Getting around, Where to stay and eat, Excursions and tour operators, Activities, Ribeira Brava, Around Ribeira Brava, Tarrafal, North of Tarrafal, South of Ribeira Brava, The East, Hikes, Raso and Branco Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Further Information Index Index of advertisers.