Boa vista whale watching an experience that sticks with you forever whale watching is the kind of experience anyone can enjoy, and its suitable for the entire family. Why not teach your kids about the wonders of nature, or fulfill your soulmates dream of finally seeing humpback whales upclose. Mar 25, 2014 so what did happen lately here in boa vista is. Humpback whales migrate annually from the north sea to winter around cape verde from january to midmay. All inclusive holidays boa vista all inclusive hotels boa vista. The capital of cape verde, praia, is situated in santiago, the largest island. And when you first set eyes on the beaches, youll see where it gets its nickname. Diving on boa vista and sao vicente cape verde diving.
Buckelwale in boa vista boa vista cabo verde boavista official. Rescue teams have counted 4 dead whales on wednesday. Numerous seamounts are located in the rise including the cape verde or cabo verde latin. In my opinion it is still worth doing a trip because you will probably see other species and maybe even turtles. Humpback whale boa vista cabo verde scubadiving jb. We are also going to boa vista in april and want to go whale watching.
The peak of the season is between mid march and mid may. Similarly to the island of sal, it is flat and has a surface of 620 km2. Whale watching trips average 2 to 3 hours and weather depending depart in the mornings and afternoons. Whale watching is a very pleasant experience, without any danger, that enhances adults and children, because it allows a total safely immersion in the nature. The rescue teams counted 4 dead whales on wednesday and autopsies are being carried out to try to determine the cause of death. Life beneath the waves around the islands of cape verde.
Boa vista is the third largest island of the archipelago cape verde. A group of melonheaded whales died in a mass stranding. The best islands for whale and dolphin watching are currently sal and boavista boavista has the largest number of sightings. This halfday cruise takes you into the waters around the island to spot these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Off to clubhotel riu karamboa 22nd feb and was wondering if there is any chance of seeing any whales, if so where is the best place to book a trip and what sort of cost would we be looking at please, also the same about quad biking, dont want to pay thomson prices if its better to go with the locals and also it means the money is going back into the comunity. I returned to cape verde and looked into the possibility of working on the island. Jun 19, 2011 a weeks holiday in a few photos at the riu touareg june 2011. A photography journey from alis recent trip to cape verde. Sal and boa vista are the emblematic islands of cape verde for beach holidays. This is organised by frederick a frenchman from paris who speaks perfect english and is very safety conscious. A group of melonheaded whales died in a mass stranding on cape verde s boa vista island, thursday, september 26, 2019. Flightradar24 is the worlds most popular flight tracker.
Impressionen unserer boa vista whale watching touren. Boa vista rabil airport, bvcgvba, cape verde view live flight arrival and departure information, live flight delays and cancelations, and current weather conditions at the airport. More than dolphins have died after a mysterious mass stranding on a west african beach. Wading with lemon sharks is just one of many wonderful wildlife experiences that holidaymakers routinely enjoy when they visit cape verde. Boa vista, kapverden, cabo verde, whale watching, walbeobachtung, buckelwale ciao, ciao. Located in sal rei, vista oceano boa vista island offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Aristides pereira international airport portuguese aeroporto internacional aristides pereira iata. They will normally travel in small groups of two or three, known as pods. It is an animal that transmits power, joy and freedom and also transmits it to those who live the experience of meeting it. Youll find all the international hotel brands here, large resorts, many of them have allinclusive formulas. The main species of whales seen around the islands are humpback whales, though others like pilot and sperm whales are also seen occasionally. Cape verde is the only known breeding ground for humpbacks in the northeast atlantic.
Diving boa vista guide to diving boa vista with marine life. Boa vista, cape verde the soundtrack of tranquil boa vista is the sweet tweets of exotic birds. Boa vista is often called the isle of sand dunes, and its easy to see why. Medium 8 days in boa vista by a user from united kingdom february, popular sights preferences. The cape verde rise is an oceanic feature that includes the cape verde islands and the areas. An abundance estimate for humpback whales megaptera. After downloading this guide we will opt you in to receiving more useful information from us and third party sponsors. Africa cape verde boa vista boa vista attractions tours and tickets. Whale mass stranding on cape verde island strange sounds.
Whale watching mit cabokaitours sal rei 2020 all you. Dolphin and whale watching in cape verde is still a bit of a novelty. Jan 30, 2015 aftermovie of our holiday on boa vista riu touareg and the trip to sal rei music by. Whale watching tour all day provided by boa vista tours. John will also help bios cv with their research on humpback whales and the unique wildlife of cabo verde. An abundance estimate for humpback whales megaptera novaeangliae breeding around boa vista, cape verde islands. Whalewatching on the islands of cape verde cape verde. About 200 melonheaded whales midsized dolphins were found on a beach at the cape verde islands. This monday the 23rd, the first death was recorded by covid 19 on the island, this is the first case on the island, the 62yearold englishman was buried on the island with strong security measures, the other dutch patient who inspires care was evacuated to her country.
Pdf an abundance estimate for humpback whales megaptera. Romantic hotels in boa vista boa vista beach hotels business hotels boa vista family hotels in boa vista boa vista resorts spa resorts in boa vista 5stars hotels in boa vista 4stars hotels in boa vista 3stars hotels in boa vista. The wildlife of cape verde is spread over its archipelago of ten islands and three islets, which all have parks under their jurisdiction by decree promulgated by the cape verde government. These acrobatic whales can be sighted off the w and sw coast of boa vista.
The whale watching season in boa vista starts beginning of march and runs until midend may. Cape verde is in the atlantic, about 350 miles off the western coast. Our tours are suitable for children over six years old and people well into their golden years. After a few days on boa vista john collins reports. Most boats have started their tours the 8th of march. Were going to boa vista in april, and want to do some whale watching. Whales on the boavista waters boa vista cabo verde.
With its feathery lines of peachy dunes, stark plains and scanty oases, the island of boa vista looks as if a chunk of the sahara somehow broke off the side of africa and floated out to the middle of the atlantic. Designed for those who for family, sporting, economic andor independence reasons prefer to spend their holidays in an apartment, but without giving up basic services and support that make your stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. Is cape verde long or short haul for tui boa vista. Preliminary findings on the mass strandings of melonheaded whale. Corona virus in boa vista cape verde update march 25, 2020. Our tour operator is saying that the sea is too choppy at the moment and the whales are not passing through, so we cannot book it yet. Watch humpback whales in their natural habitat while being aboard a luxurious sailing yacht. Whale watching contributes to visitors awareness with regard to the protection of these fascinating creatures, who come to boa vista from many years. Monthly weather statistics including for temperature, rainfall and sunshine to sal rei, boa vista, cape verde. The 10 best things to do in boa vista 2020 with photos.
A few hundred humpback whales of the total population make a seasonal migration between iceland, norway and cape verde. Humpback whales at lacacao beach, south of boa vista. Located off the west coast of africa, the total land area of the island nation is 4,564 square kilometres 1,762 sq mi. Sea adventures boa vista organise tours out of sal rei on boa vista.
Hi we usually go to egypt to scuba dive and go snorkeling, due to an illness we cant dive this year, which is the best resort in cape verde for snorkeling, we have not been to cape verde before so it might be a silly question. Boa vista portuguese meaning good view, also written as boavista, is a desertlike island that belongs to the cape verde islands. Maybe theyre chattering with loggerhead turtles or with the humpback whales that are known to splash around boa vistas shallow waters. Royal horizons boa vista hotel cape verde hd duration. Blessed by vast stretches of untouched golden sand, surrounded by crystal clear waters and boasting a relaxed and lowkey atmosphere, boa vista is the perfect destination for a rejuvenating holiday. Accommodations will provide you with a tv, a balcony and a terrace. I have been living and working on the island of boa vista, cape verde for a number of years. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in boa vista, cape verde on tripadvisor. Sal island is thus perfect for those who want to spend an easygoing holiday on the beach or for. The cape verde islands are one of the two breeding sites for the species in the north atlantic. Dec, 2015 this video is about cape verde boa vista iland. Humpback whale breaching in baia sal rei, boavista, cape verde conor ryan. Why cape verde experience is a specialist holiday company. Since 11th of march sightings have been recorded every single day with peak season in april.
A group of melonheaded whales lay dead in a mass stranding on cape verde s boa vista island according to videos posted on facebook on wednesday. Bookingboavista was created to offer a different solution other than the classic holiday accommodations. But with the increasing number of visitors, the demand for this experience will certainly increase. Over on the island of boa vista is one of the worlds most important nesting sites of the spectacular loggerhead turtle. I have just come back from boa vista and there are still whales around so you might be lucky, but it is not generally the right season.
I am still reading lots and learning more about the stunning island of boa vista in readiness of our trip from 08 june through to 19th from what i have read, we could be very lucky or a little disappointed when it comes to witnessing the humpback whales out at. A total of 385 surveys were carried out from salrei, the main town in boa vista, both opportunistically from whale watching vessels and on a dedicated basis from a 5 m rigidhulled inflatable see ryan et al. Island hopping in cape verde complete guide paulina on. The good news is that you can do just that in the cape verde islands. I worked mainly as a tour guide on a sailing catamaran which takes tourists out to observe the whales from march to late may. This is the second visit to the archipelago but to a different part. Ill be downloading a gin or two in that case thank you for your reply x.
In boa vista it is possible to closely observe whales. Diving on boa vista and sao vicente diving in sao vicente there is also good diving from the beach at the hotel foya branca near the airport. Humpback whales are found in cape verdean coastal waters. Find boa vista property for sale by owner and the best real estate agents in boa vista. On 1719 november 2007, two mass stranding events of melonheaded whales peponocephala electra occurred in western boavista, cape verde islands. The third and fourth are named after explorers of cape verde, the other, the founding. The cape verde islands are where they mate, after which the females migrate north to feed and return for about year later to give birth. Gvba is an airport in cape verde located on the island of boa vista, about 5 km southeast of the island capital sal rei. Check the sal rei, boa vista climate guide before you book your next holiday. Hotel royal decameron if you love traveling, i can give you 30 usd for free for accommodations by this site. Sep 16, 2019 i first visited cape verde eight years ago, on holiday with friends to boa vista. Turtle and whale watching boa vista message board tripadvisor.
The multinational team of naturalists have settled in nicely. The boa vista waters are particularly fertile breeding grounds for humpback whales. Whale watching boa vista message board tripadvisor. Authorities in the cape verde islands are waiting for experts from spain. Dead dolphins are seen on a beach on boa vista island, cape verde on sept. Whale watching in cape verde, boavista island youtube. The peak of estancia is the highest point of the island measuring about 390 meters. Whatever youre looking for in a holiday to boa vista, there are plenty of activities. At tui we cross the ts, dot the is, and put u in the middle. Medium 8 days in cape verde by a user from united kingdom. Whale watching in boa vista boa vista cabo verde boavista official.
I have been living and working on the island of boa vista, cape verde. Diving the reef direction west from the normal starting dive and about 4 minutes swim at 15 mts we did find a new wall. Humpback whale megaptera novaeangliae song detected at the. Whale watching learn to kitesurf in boavista cape verde. Rescue teams counted 4 dead whales on cape verde s boa vista island. For the island, the third largest of the archipelago that forms cape verde, is one long sandy beach which steadily rises in the middle, only to slope gently back down to the turquoise blue sea on the other side. A group of 4 whales died in a mass stranding in cape verde. The air travel bird fly shortest distance between boa vista and sal is 66 km 41 miles if you travel with an airplane which has average speed of 560 miles from boa vista to sal, it takes 0. Cape verdes shark bay the resort group trg property. Humpback whales are the main species found around cape verde, but others such as pilot whales or sperm whales are also seen occasionally. Best places to go on holiday in december times expert. Hiyai have just left boa vista where i worked as a rep there. Aug 10, 2017 brit suffers broken back and has to be airlifted home after being hit by freak wave on fivestar trip to cape verde.
Tui orders ill customers off flight from cape verde the. Explore boa vista holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Vets from spain are preparing to travel to boa vista island off west africa. There are numerous cape verde excursions available, including the opportunity to visit the other spectacular islands such as santo antao, fogo and santaigo. The best island to stay on for whalewatching is boa vista, with march and april being peak season, although sightings are possible from late february to may. Mar 14, 20 birding on boa vista, cape verde waders my wife and i visited the island of boa vista in the cape verde islands at the end of february and returned on the 12th march. Boavista diving contact us to book your diving lessons. Boa vista tourism boa vista hotels boa vista bed and breakfast boa vista vacation rentals boa vista packages flights to boa vista. Boa vista, cape verdes most easterly island, translates as beautiful view. Get closer to humpback whales than ever before on this 7hour whale watching tour. Diving boa vista guide to diving boa vista with marine. Surely have a look at gelidonyas whale watching or salina sails on tripadvisor.
Pdf the abundance of humpback whales occurring around boa vista, cape verde islands, was estimated by mark recapture modelling. The whales arrive marchapril time and only stayed until end of april. Has anyone been and can recommend a tour company to go with. I was touched by the morabeza hospitality feeling that i found there. Enjoy an allinclusive package with finger foods and beverages. Discover the road less travelled on the islands of cape verde. Spring 2019, the whale breeding season, is offering unique moments to biologists and tourists for the observation of humpback whales and this. Highlights include the traditional cape vedean evening, and depending on the season, night time turtle walks and whale. Our boa vista whale watching tours are suitable for children over six years old and people well into their golden years. The cape verde islands in the north atlantic, off west africa, are a breeding. From march until may, take the chance to see some of the most amazing. Kulr a group of melonheaded whales lay dead in a mass stranding on cape verde s boa vista island according to videos posted on facebook on wednesday.
The uks biggest holiday company, tui, ordered 47 customers off a plane home from the cape verde islands apparently fearful of a medical diversion. The island is wrapped up in 55 kilometres worth of coastline, where rocky coves merge into whitesand bays. Breeding habitat of poorly studied humpback whales. Individuals can be identified from natural markings i. The rise are bounded by the canary basin to the north and the cape verde basin to the south. My last dives at boa vista, cape verde were really good.
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