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Category: Islands

Santa Luzia: Cape Verde’s Only Uninhabited Major Island

Discover Santa Luzia, Cape Verde’s only uninhabited major island. Explore its history as a nature reserve, unique wildlife, and how

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Cape Verde Shearwater: Seabird Breeding & Conservation

Learn about the Cape Verde Shearwater, an endemic seabird of Cabo Verde. Explore its breeding habits, conservation efforts, and the

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The Cape Verde Giant Gecko: Conservation of a Rare Endemic

Discover the Cape Verde Giant Gecko (Tarentola gigas), a rare endemic reptile. Learn about island gigantism, conservation efforts, and its

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The Pillow Lavas of Maio: Cape Verde’s Ancient Heart

Discover the 130-million-year-old pillow lavas of Maio, the oldest rocks in Cape Verde. Explore the geological history and stunning landscapes

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Cape Verde’s Unique Soda-Alkaline Volcanic Geology

Explore the Soda-Alkaline Petrographic Province of Cape Verde. Discover the unique volcanic geology, rare rocks like carbonatites, and the power

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Bourne’s Heron: The Rare Endemic Bird of Santiago Island

Discover Bourne’s Heron, a rare endemic Purple Heron subspecies found only on Santiago Island, Cabo Verde. Learn about its habitat,

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Barlavento & Sotavento: Cape Verde’s Island Groups Explained

Explore the geographical divide between Cape Verde's Barlavento (Windward) and Sotavento (Leeward) islands, from volcanic peaks to sun-drenched beaches.

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The Cape Verde Rise: The Secrets of the Archipelago’s Geology

Discover the Cape Verde Rise, a massive geological swell elevating the archipelago 2.2km above the seafloor and shaping the islands'

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Alexander’s Swift: Cape Verde’s Endemic Aerial Acrobat

Discover Alexander’s Swift, Cape Verde’s unique endemic bird. Learn about its volcanic habitats, flight patterns, and the best islands for

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Deserto de Viana: Exploring Boa Vista’s Saharan Sands

Discover Deserto de Viana on Boa Vista, Cape Verde. Explore a stunning 'mini Sahara' created by Saharan winds, with tips

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