Cape Verde is the perfect spot for aquatic sports. Sea conditions along with the good winds and a stable climate make the Cape an ideal destination for windsurfing, kite surfing and sailing. Sailors are well aware the Cape Verde(Mindelo or Praia in particular) IS THE LAST PORT FACING THE Atlantic Ocean before crossing straight to Caribbean or South America. Off the capeverdian coasts benches of marlins and tunas intercross for the joy of passionate fishermen, counting on the richest tropical marine fauna. May to October is the better period deep sea fishing.
For the lovers of rock-fishing, there is no end of surprises, thanks to the transparent waters teeming with fish. There is also the possibility of visiting some interesting shipwrecks.
Wind and kite surfing deserve special mention, as Cape Verde provides the perfect conditions for both. It is not by mistake that the islands are host to world champion wind windsurfer. The particular position of Cape Verde make for favorable wind and water condition for all surf-lovers.
The period between November and May is marked with the Alisei from the North East, one of the most important winds.
Although the sea is the central element in the Cape Verdean sporting scene, there is also trekking and mountain biking along the ribeiras of some islands, By following tracks through canyons and craters you can take in an extraordinary variety of Cape Verdean landscapes.