Cape Verde Islands Collection

Volcanic cone on the island of Fogo, Cape Verde, Africa

Kite surfing at Santa Maria on the island of Sal (Salt), Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic Ocean, Africa

Fishermen taking boat out of water at the port of Ponto do Sol, Ribiera Grande, Santo Antao, Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic, Africa

Cape Verde Islands in the Atlantic Ocean
Sailboats along Washingtons Head, Saint Vincent, Cape Verde Islands. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Baby turtle on beach, Santa Maria, Sal (Salt), Cape Verde Islands, Africa

Two women sitting on the sandy beach talking, Tarrafal, Santiago, Cabo Verde, Africa

Wind surfing at Santa Maria on the island of Sal (Salt), Cape Verde Islands, Africa

The main town of Sal Rei, Boa Vista, Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic, Africa

Chart of oceanic section, Madeira, Portugal to St. Vincent
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Desert and sand dunes in the middle of the island of Boa Vista, Cape Verde Islands, Africa

Map of colonial Africa, c.1900 (engraving)
533053 Map of colonial Africa, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of colonial Africa, with insets of Ascension Island, St)

Map of Cape Verde Islands, c.1900 (engraving)
533379 Map of Cape Verde Islands, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Cape Verde Islands, circa 1902, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map: Cape Verd Islands, from the Admiralty Survey (colour litho)
6004712 Map: Cape Verd Islands, from the Admiralty Survey (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cape Verd Islands, from the Admiralty Survey)

Objects from a Nineteenth Century Captains Desk (photo)
XBP231497 Objects from a Nineteenth Century Captains Desk (photo) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; American, out of copyright

Men and women of the Cape Verde Islands in their respective habits (engraving)
5233561 Men and women of the Cape Verde Islands in their respective habits (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Spanish Torpedo Boat Flotilla under Captain Villaamil which assembled at Cape Verde Islands (litho)
1039514 The Spanish Torpedo Boat Flotilla under Captain Villaamil which assembled at Cape Verde Islands (litho) by Martino

View-Plan of Santiago, Cape Verde Islands, Showing Sir Francis Drake
985736 View-Plan of Santiago, Cape Verde Islands, Showing Sir Francis Drakes Attack on the Spanish Fort on November 17, 1585, c.1588-9 (hand-coloured engraving) by Boazio

Santa Maria Island of Sal Cape Verde Islands
Cape Verde Islands, Island of Sal, Santa Maria, Mural painted in the wall of Kawsara Fall cafe

Buracona, Island of Sal, Cape Verde
Cape Verde Islands, Island of Sal, Buracona, people climbing over rocky coast toward natural rock pool

Africa, Cape Verde
Cape Verde Islands, Sao Vicente, Mindelo (aka Porto Grande). Cape Verde Cultural Center (aka Centro Cultural do Mindelo). Iron work window with red tile in the distance

Wooden boats at the beach, Ponta do Sol, Santo Antao, Cape Verde, Africa

Hospital, Sal Rei, Boa Vista, Cape Verde Islands, Africa

Ribeira Grande, Santo Antao, Cape Verde Islands, Africa

Sea chart coast Gambia part Senegal Guinea Sierra Leone Pas caarte
Sea chart of the coast of The Gambia and part of the coast of Senegal, Guinea and Sierra Leone Pas caarte of Rio Gambia from C

Passport card southern part Atlantic Ocean coasts
Passport card of the southern part of the Atlantic Ocean with the coasts of Africa and Brazil and the Cape Verde islands, Jan Luyken, 1683 - 1799

Pass card part Atlantic west coast Europe Africa
Pass card of part of the Atlantic with the west coast of Europe and part of Africa. New Paskaert Vande Gheheele. brought. (title on object)

Fisherman with his catch of fish in a traditional fishing boat, Santa Maria, Sal Island, Cape Verde, Atlantic, Africa

Albino native woman, St. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands
The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) was funded by the British Government for scientific purposes and seems to have been the first expedition to carry an official photographer as well as an

Natives of St. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands
The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) was funded by the British Government for scientific purposes and seems to have been the first expedition to carry an official photographer as well as an

Harbor buildings in Ponta do Sol, San Antao, Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic, Africa

Fishing boats on sandy beach of Tarrafal, Santiago, Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic, Africa

Beach at Tarrafal, Santiago, Cape Verde Islands, Africa

Fishermen bringing their catch of fish in fishing boats to Santa Maria, Sal Island, Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic, Africa

Sea chart of the southern part of the Atlantic coasts of Africa and Brazil, Jan Luyken, Johannes van Keulen (I), unknown, 1683 - 1799

Flag of Cape Verde

Basin of the North Atlantic Ocean, 1854 C016 / 8983
Basin of the North Atlantic Ocean. 1854 edition of the first printed bathymetric map, showing seabed depths in the North Atlantic. The original data was gathered in the 1830s

Baobab tree, Cape Verde Islands (1873)
The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) was funded by the British Government for scientific purposes and seems to have been the first expedition to carry an official photographer as well as an

Chart of Roadstead, Porto Grande, St. Vincent, Madeira, Port
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

St. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

View along coast. Cape Verde Islands
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Cape Verde Islands
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

St. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Raper drawing No. 7
Views of the Cape de Verd Islands, Sirius, June 1787. Island of Sall [and] Island of Bonavista [and] Island of Mayo

Panoramic: Cape Verde Islands
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Cape Verde Islands, Island of Sao Vicente, Mindelo (aka Porto Grande). The Municipal Market, corn in tin cup

Cape Verde Islands, Sao Vicente, Mindelo (aka Porto Grande). Downtown fish market (aka Mercado de Peixe) fresh fish detail

Von Karman vortices, Cape Verde islands
Von Karman vortices. Terra satellite image of von Karman vortices (best seen at top left) in clouds over the Cape Verde Islands off West Africa

Cape Verde Islands map
Map of the Cape Verde Islands in the Atlantic. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Discover the captivating beauty of Cape Verde Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa. From the volcanic cone on the island of Fogo to the stunning kite surfing at Santa Maria on Sal Island, this archipelago offers a diverse range of experiences. Witness local fishermen taking their boats out of water at Ponto do Sol port in Ribiera Grande and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture that thrives here. Marvel at baby turtles hatching on Santa Maria beach or simply relax with two women sitting and chatting on Tarrafal's sandy shores. For adventure seekers, wind surfing is a must-try activity at Santa Maria while exploring Boa Vista reveals its desert-like landscapes and mesmerizing sand dunes. Don't miss visiting Sal Rei, Boa Vista's main town, which showcases authentic Cape Verdean charm against an Atlantic backdrop. Embark on a journey through history as you explore Sao Filipe's Roman Catholic church on Fogo Island. And if you're planning to sail from Madeira, Portugal to St. Vincent, consult our chart for an unforgettable oceanic voyage. Cape Verde Islands offer a unique blend of natural wonders and cultural heritage that will leave you spellbound. So pack your bags and get ready to experience this hidden gem in Africa's vast expanse.