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Travel - Internal
AIR: TACV – Cabo Verde Airlines is the main domestic carrier. There are internal flights available to all inhabited islands except Brava and Santo Antão. The Cape Verde Airpass, available from TACV to passengers booking their long-distance tickets through the airline, offers discounted flights within Cape Verde. A minimum of two internal flights must be booked and the pass is valid for 22 days. Private charters are available from Cape Verde Express air-taxi service.
SEA: There is a new ferry service operating twice a week between Praia and the islands of Brava and Fogo. Cargo ships may also accept passengers.
ROAD: There are over 2250km (1400 miles) of roads on the islands, of which one-third are paved. There is a road improvement programme. Traffic drives on the right. Taxi fares should be agreed in advance. Drivers can be hired to see the main sights on the islands. Buses are satisfactory. Car hire: Available on the main islands. Documentation: An International Driving Permit is recommended, although not legally required.
TRAVEL TIMES: The following chart gives the approximate travel times (in hours and minutes) from Cidade de Praia to other major cities/towns in Cape Verde:
| Air | Sea | | Saõ Vicente | 0.45 | - | | Sal | 0.45 | - | | Maio | 0.15 | - | | Boa Vista | 0.30 | - | | Fogo | 0.40 | - | | Brava | - | 12.00 | | São Nicolau | 0.50 | - |
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