Is Cape Verde Safe for First-Time Travelers?
Safety Scores / Cape Verde
Travel verdict: See the scores below.. The scores and risks below say why.
Key Risks
- Generally safe with petty theft in tourist areas
- Limited medical facilities on outer islands
- Drug-related crime on Santiago island
One of West Africa's safer island destinations; stay alert in Praia at night
Hepatitis A vaccine recommended; limited medical care on smaller islands; get travel insurance
Cape Verdean Escudo used; EUR widely accepted; ATMs available on main islands
Emergency: 132
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