Cape Verde Islands, Africa

An oasis for divers, the Cape Verde Islands are located approx 450 kms off the west coast of Africa. The archipelago consists of eleven volcanic islands, the flattest of these being Sal, where vast expanses of white sand form the stark landscape. The islands gained independence from Portugal in 1975. The diving in Cape Verde is incredibly varied catering for all levels of diver from beginner to expert offering great year round weather, uncrowded dives, an abundance of marine life, many shipwrecks, cave systems, turtles and Manta Rays.