Shopping in the islands is
low-key and is mainly in
local markets. Toiletries and other day-to-day items can be expensive as most things are imported, but the markets are a great place to look for
handicrafts. Basket-weaving is a popular past-time, and artists fashion utensils and figurines from clay.
Shopping hours Mon-Sat 0800-1200 and 1500-1900.
Currency Information:CurrencyCape Verde Escudo (CVE) = 100 centavos. Notes are in denominations of CVE5,000, 2,000, 1,000 and
500. Coins are in denominations of CVE200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1.
Currency ExchangeAvailable at the airport and in local banks. Currency cannot be reconverted, except in Portugal.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsCredit cards are rarely used. A few major hotels accept Visa. Currency can be obtained in banks from credit cards but charges are very high. There are ATMs in Sal, Praia and Sâo Vincent.
Traveller's ChequesAccepted in main towns and tourist areas. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Pounds Sterling or US Dollars.
Currency RestrictionsRestrictions apply.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0800-1400.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | CVE115.68 |
| $1.00= | CVE79.44 |
| €1.00= | CVE108.28 |
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