FAQ
Money and payment
The official currency is the Escudo. 1 CVE is almost 1 euro cent. 1 euro = 110 CVE.
You can sometimes pay with euros; then they simply charge 1 euro = 100 CVE. However, Cape Verdeans are increasingly using their venti4, a type of debit card. European debit cards often work as well, but you still can’t completely rely on them. In our Beach Sport Resort, on the contrary, we go one step further. You always pay the bill digitally: The accommodation costs are normally already paid in advance. In the restaurant and cafeteria you always pay digitally. We have no cash register and no cash. The only cash we see is tips, although those are increasingly being paid by PIN as well.
Tipping
Escudos, euros, dollars, pounds and crowns and all other coins and bills are more than welcome by our staff. The tip they receive is seen as personal appreciation and is therefore a personal reward, which need not be shared with colleagues unless requested by the generous giver.
A pin machine gives a maximum of 2x 180 euros per day. You do quite a long time with that in Cape Verde.
ATMs are plentiful. The most important ones for our guests are at the airport and in the ports of Mindelo and Porto Novo.
Check-in and check-out times
Check-in is possible from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00. However, luggage can always be left with us.
Transportation to/from the port
Aluguers (small buses) regularly run to and from the port to take tourists from A to B. When you arrive at the port in Santo Antao, aluguers and cabs are already waiting outside. They also drive from other places (like Paul) past the resort to the port and often you can easily hitch a ride for 50 esc. Now if you would like to be 100% assured of transportation, the resort can call a cab. A cab between the port and the resort costs 500 esc.
Is the resort child-friendly?
The resort is not focused on activities for children, but it is also great for them. There is a swimming pool and of course they can also use the sports fields!
Is the restaurant open 24 hours?
The restaurant is open from noon to 00:00. And the cafeteria from 06:00 to 00:00. However, food can always be heated up.
Can you park at the resort?
Yes, if you have rented a car for several days or have your own car, for example, we have space to park.
Are there long-term discounts?
Our prices remain the same throughout the year. But the more nights you book, the lower the price per night per room. Our prices are calculated by the number of nights booked. For example, if you want to book 4 rooms for 3 nights, you will pay for (3×4) 12 nights. This is the same as 3 rooms for 4 nights. In addition, the nights do not have to be consecutive. You can book one night at the beginning and one at the end of your vacation without paying the full price twice!
What's the weather like?
Cape Verde has mainly a dry climate, but Santo Antão is slightly different from the other islands.Especially in the north and the interior it is more humid, and also greener.Daytime temperatures fluctuate between 20°C and 28°C. At night it can get quite chilly, especially in the mountains. The rainy season is from August to October. We recommend coming between November and June because the weather is then pleasant for hiking and exploring.
What is the distance between the resort and the sea?
The resort is built 80 meters away from the sea. 600 meters from the resort there is a beach with volcanic sand.
Is there a night porter?
There is a 24-hour security guard at the resort. Thus, the resort is also accessible to guests at night.
Is the water potable?
We use a water filtration system so we have potable water from the tap. But this is certainly not always the case in other places. Especially watch out for ice cubes when ordering drinks somewhere. Some restaurants/hotels make them from tap water. You can always ask the staff about it.
