Safety

Don’t worry – this heading does not mean that you must be excessively cautious! Cape Verde is a safe country without any terrorist organisations. The rule of law is acknowledged just like in Europe.
Nevertheless, you should not be naïve as a traveller because minor thefts are prevalent in the larger cities and on highly frequented beaches since the establishment of tourism. In particular, you should be careful in Praia on Santiago, especially at night. Another place to act with caution is in Mindelo on São Vicente. It’s sad to note that street children are hired to steal and there are occasional robberies (mostly at night) here.
Current Situation: Reports of violent robberies (during the day) in deserted areas on the island of Boa Vista have recently increased. Please take precautions, especially on the path to the Santa Monica beach.
When visiting the above-mentioned locations, do not show off your wealth. Leave your passport and larger amounts of money in the hotel safe.

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