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What is the food like?
Cape Verdean gastronomy is based on fish
and seafood. Fresh tuna cooked as a stew
with onions is popular. Corn is also used a
lot in Cape Verdean cuisine, and can be
prepared in different ways.
Cachupa is the most famous speciality
and national dish – a stew made with staple
ingredients such as hominy corn, beans,
vegetables, spices and marinated pork or
tuna, all simmered slowly for several hours.
Visitors will find a good selection of
restaurants in the main towns, offering
varied cuisine including local Creole and
Portuguese specialities. Most will have live
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one evening a week. Cape Verdean coffee, Fresh local produce in Santiago market
from Fogo, is considered one of the best in
the world. Also on the island of Fogo is a Dining out is not expensive and we Tell us about Cape Verde souvenirs
particular type of grape from which the recommend guests experience eating out as Handicrafts such as cloth-making and
much-appreciated Fogo wine is produced. well as dining at their hotel. You can get a basket-weaving play an important role and
meal and a drink for about 8, or lobster and characterise the islands’ creative heritage.
Which restaurant would you wine might be up to 40-50. The Cape Verdean liquor, “Grogue”, Fogo
recommend for a special dinner? wine, coffee beans and local sweets make
Restaurant Atlantis and restaurant Odjo Which is your favourite beach and why? excellent souvenirs. Mindelo in Santiago is
D’agua, which are both in Sal. Both have Definitely Praia de Santa Monica in Boa said to offer the best live music, and visitors
fantastic locations and sea views, and the Vista. This 12-mile stretch of white sand can buy CDs to take those sounds home.
service and choice of food is very good. beach speaks for itself. ■ capeverdeexperience.co.uk
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