Continuing my visits to remote island chains, I’ve spent the last few days flying between the Cape Verde Islands in the North Atlantic.
My aircraft of choice was the AeroElvira Optica, which is a good choice for low-level GA flights. For Leg 1 of my 4-leg trip, I started my flight on the southernmost island of Brava at Esperadinha (BVR):
We follow the coastline south & east, before heading across the channel that separates Brava from Fogo:
Landfall, and our first stop, Sao Filipe (GVSF):
These are volcanic islands, with some spectacular scenery. This is Pico de Fogo (2,829m) and the cauldron of the older and larger volcano:
From Fogo, we continue east to the island of Santiago. This is our next stop, Mandela Intl (GVNP):
It is a short hop across another channel to Maio…:
…and its airport (GVMA) which is the end of this leg of our journey:
Time to stretch our legs in the nearby woodland:
and then walk to the seashore and admire the view:
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Leg 2:
Leaving Maio, we head north to the island of Boa Vista:
Unlike the islands we have visited so far, this is mostly flat, with only a few small signs of previous volcanic eruptions:
A quick stop at Aristides Pereira Intl (GVBA) :
And then we depart for Sal Island
Amilcar Cabral (GVAC), on the outskirts of the main town of Espargos makes a good stop for the end of leg 2. Rocha de Salina is in the background:
Leg 3:
Leaving Sal, we head west to Sao Nicolau:
In the central part of the island is the airport of Preguica (GVSN):
The western side of the island is more mountainous:
Continuing westward, we pass over the uninhabited islands of Raso, Branco and Santa Luzia…
To be continued…
Leg 3 (continued):
Branco is a spine of granite and an important breeding ground for seabirds:
Santa Luzia is part of Cape Verde’s largest marine reserve (Reserva Natural Integral de Santa Luzia) where projects have been launched to protect the fragile ecostructure. A visit to the island is forbidden for that reason, except for scientists, volunteers… and overflights in MSFS 2024! 
Our next stop - and the end of this leg - is Cesaria Evora Intl airport (GVSV) on the island of Sao Vicente. Here we are, approching the island:
Volcanic activity is noticeable immediately upon landfall. This is Volcao Viana:
Curral de Joao:
Following the southern shoreline, we pass the cliffs of Tope de Caralena & Calheta:
And arrive at our destination, Cesaria Evora Intl airport:
Leg 4.
This is the final leg of our journey between the islands of Cape Verde.
Leaving GVSV, we can explore the scenery of the island:
Before heading to the final island of our trip, Sao Antao:
The most mountainous island of Cape Verde, it has high mountains, fertile green valleys and deep canyons:
In the southwest corner is Topo de Coroa (1,979m):
There is a small grassy area on its northeast side where one can land:
It is a short hike to the summit, where one can admire the 360-degree panoramic view, though I missed the sunset by a few minutes:
Following the spine of the island north-east…:
We follow the Ribeira Grande to the coast…:
…and the sea-side town of Terreiro:
Turning north over the coastline brings us to our final destination, the very small airstrip at Porto do Sol, Agostinho Neto (GVAN):
I hope this topic will inspire you to take this journey for yourself, either as an all-day trip or spread out, as I did, over four days. Enjoy! 
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