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From the picturesque ports of Honfleur on France's "Côte Fleurie" (Flower Coast) to Porto, Lisbon and the sheltered beaches of the Canary Islands, the Atlantic Ocean is scattered with jewels dotted around the coasts of France, Spain and Portugal. Madeira, the Azores, the Bissagos Islands and the islands of Cape Verde off the coast of Africa open the doors to a world of peace and tranquillity, unspoiled nature and ancestral traditions. The sense of a complete change of scene here is total, the feeling of delight and enchantment utter and entire.

Two archipelagos, two destinies. If the Portuguese have succeeded in imposing themselves in Cape Verde where there is still a colonial imprint, the Bijagos have always resisted the Westerners. Taking a trip to Cape Verde and the Bijagos archipelago means discovering two unique cultures, preserved thanks to their geographical position, in the middle of the Atlantic.

Santiago Island - Cape Verde

Santiago Island is a must on a trip to Cape Verde . It is home to the capital of the archipelago, Praia, whose interest lies mainly in the animation of its markets. To discover the beauty of Santiago, do not hesitate to venture into the heart of the island. The Cape Verdean countryside is then revealed in all its authenticity: cultivated fields, banana plantations, livestock, rocky peaks... There is no shortage of viewpoints, offering superb panoramas. West of Praia, Cidade Velhais a privileged stop: it is the first city built by European settlers off the coast of West Africa. There is notably Nossa Senhora do Rosario, the oldest colonial church in the world. The historic center of Cidade Velha has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009.

Volcanic reliefs of the Island of Fogo - Cape Verde

Fogo is one of the southernmost islands of the Cape Verde archipelago. It is also the highest and is home to one of the most formidable volcanoes. Culminating at 2,829 meters in the heart of a huge national park, the Pico de Fogo imposes its lunar landscapes for miles around. Lava flows, stony landscapes and black sand beaches give a very special aura to this island, where some picturesque villages also stand. Of particular note is Mosteiros , which produces the famous Fogo coffee.

Boa Vista - Cape Verde

It is nicknamed "the fantastic island" or "the island of dunes", but Boa Vista means above all "beautiful view". It must be said that there is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world: Praia Santa Monica . It extends over several hundred meters to the southwest of the island and is a privileged wild space for birds and turtles. By the sea, the dunes of Chaves are also renowned for their atypical beauty, by the sea. Beaten by the winds, the coasts represent a paradise for kitesurfers, but also reserve moments of calm for swimmers and snorkelling enthusiasts.

Mindelo, São Vicente - Cape Verde

The island of São Vicente remained almost uninhabited until the 19th century, when the Portuguese decided to found the town of Mindelo there , in a splendid bay. This trading port located on the road to the West Indies and America quickly grew. Today, we discover with pleasure the colonial buildings including the Governor's palace, the colorful houses and above all an omnipresent culture. Because Mindelo is none other than the birthplace of Cesária Évora . It has preserved the memory of the famous singer and continues to organize music and theater festivals every year.

The people of Bijago - Bijagos

It is a journey that few have the chance to experience. Only twenty kilometers from the coast of Guinea Bissau, the Bijagos archipelagodeploys its 88 islands in an improbable debauchery of nature. Only 23 of these islands are inhabited by tribes who have lived in harmony with their environment for millennia. Among them, the islands of Caravela and Carache, give travelers the impression of becoming true explorers. They are approached by Zodiac, disembarking on immense deserted beaches. We then sink into the forest and the mangrove which gradually reveal clearings where a few huts with palm roofs are installed. We let ourselves be guided in these villages with immutable traditions where an animist people lives. Certain territories of the Bijagos are also forbidden to the uninitiated...

Amazing fauna - Bijagos

Golden sand beaches, inlets sinking into the mangroves, marshy ponds planted with aquatic grasses... The Orango National Park in the Bijagos , aims to preserve these marine areas and their endangered species. Among them is, among other things, the marine hippopotamus , which is found nowhere else in the world. The park also preserves rays and sharks from intensive fishing and is in this sense their last sanctuary in West Africa, along with the Banc d'Arguin National Park in Mauritania.

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