Cape Verde is a fascinating island state made up of ten volcanic islands and several islets located off the western coast of Africa, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Famous for its sunny climate all year round, it stands out for the absolute contrast between the flat islands of dunes and turquoise beaches of Sal and Boa Vista, the green and steep valleys of Santo Antão, the colossal active volcano of Fogo and the inexhaustible musical and cultural wealth of São Vicente and Santiago.