Cape Verde Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Cape Verde
112
General Emergency
132
Police
130
Ambulance / Medical
131
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Praia
Currency
CVE (Esc)
Official Language
Portuguese & Cape Verdean Creole
Country Code
+238
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Cape Verde
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
90 km/h
Highway
90 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No toll charges on any Cape Verdean roads.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5–10% tipping is customary and appreciated in restaurants and taxis.
- DO Experience live Morna and Coladeira music performances in cozy bars in Mindelo.
- DO Embrace the legendary Cape Verdean warm hospitality known as 'Morabeza'.
- DO Try world-class windsurfing and kitesurfing on the sandy beaches of Sal and Boa Vista.
- DON'T Never swim at beaches flying red flags or along unpatrolled rocky shores.
- DON'T Never disturb nesting loggerhead sea turtles at night or shine white lights on beaches.
- DON'T Avoid rushing or impatience: the pace of life follows the relaxed 'No Stress' mindset.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C & F (230V, 50Hz – standard European Europlugs and Schuko sockets fit directly).
Tap Water: Desalinated tap water is NOT recommended for direct drinking. Always consume bottled mineral water.
Insider Tip: Complete mandatory online pre-registration via the EASE portal before traveling. Embrace the 'No Stress' island lifestyle. Observe beach flags closely due to strong ocean undertows!
