Cape Verde is a captivating blend of African, Brazilian and Portuguese cultures mixed with turquoise waters and perfect conditions for Kite surfing. Cape Verde known as the African Caribbean is full of character and endless snow-white sands, it's easy to see why these secret isles are the hottest buzzword in surf travel and why Pure Vacations are the first company to bring them to you.

Cape Verde is a amazing blend of sweeping scenery, unspoilt shores and translucent turquoise seas, and these largely undiscovered islands offer a truly unique getaway. Your own Cape Verde discovery takes you to the most north-easterly island of Sal, with its striking, lunar-like landscape that greets you and the sound of the pounding surf sets your heart a light with excitement.

The colorful resort of Santa Maria sits on the sparkling southerly shores and is a charismatic mixture of brightly painted Portuguese-style houses, cobbled streets and smiles as warm as the sun. Whether you're seeking blissful relaxation, high adventure or hosts of water sports, there's something here for everyone. And with year round sunshine and rain a real rarity - this is one holiday hotspot you won't want to miss.

Cape Verde is made up of 10 major islands with its bounty-like beaches instantly grabbing your attention. Miles of utterly breathtaking porcelain-white sands stretch as far as the eye can see, and its along these amazing beaches that you will find surf of varying size. If you are not surfing then why not simply sit under the shade of a raffia-style parasol and listen to the tropical African surf. However you choose to unwind here - it's most definitely a desert island dream.

The food in Cape Verde will have your taste buds tingling with an exotic mixture of African, Portuguese and Brazilian cuisine. And if you're a fan of seafood, you're in for a real treat. Not only is it mouth wateringly delicious - it's extremely reasonably too. Tuck into charcoal grilled lobster, juicy giant prawns, tasty octopus, and of course, the fresh fish catches of the day.