Getting There Cape Verde |
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Getting There by Air The national airline is TACV (website: www.tacv.cv) which offers flights from several European cities. Information on international and internal flights, and flight tickets may be obtained from Cape Verde Travel, TACV’s agent in the UK (tel: 01964 536 191; website: www.capeverdetravel.com). Astraeus (website: www.flyastraeus.com) operates direct charter flights from the UK. Departure Tax None. Main Airports Amílcar Cabral (SID) on Sal, is 2km (1 mile) south of Espargos. To/from the airport: Taxis are available to the city centre and to resort areas. Facilities: Several banks, duty-free shops, refreshments, tourist information, car hire and left luggage facilities. Praia International Airport, Santiago, takes flights from Paris, Amsterdam and Lisbon. International airports are under construction on the islands of St Vincent and Boa Vista, due to open 2007-2008. Getting There by Water Main ports: Mindelo and Praia are the principal ports. São Vicente is served by passenger and cargo ships, but sea services are not frequent and may be costly.
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