When is the best time to visit Cape Verde?

Cape Verde or Israel?

• I'm thinking of taking a 3 week holiday the last few weeks of March and was thinking of Cape Verde Islands or Israel. Are either of these two destinations good place to visit weather wise at this time? I was thinking of getting flights only for Cape Verde and doing a mix of backpacking, car hire and also traditional holiday stuff as well staying in hotels some nights on the beach and chilling. I was planning on hopping around a whole bunch of the islands and exploring, possible also taking tent with me... but I've heard that the Atlantic wind can be quite strong and I'm not sure on the camping rules there? Any advice from people who have been to Cape Verde, national, or Cape Verdean or Brits who have lived or do live there would be very much appreciated. I wanted to opt for Cape Verde because it seems a lot less spoilt than the Canaries and there's more of them do with a wide range of scenery and culture. As for Israel, getting there's not the problem I believe accommodation can be quite expensive? Any advice on cheaper priced accommodation would be great. I was probably looking at Tel Aviv as the base, maybe Eilat, and then doing a few excursion to Jerusalem, The Dead Sea and other historic and holy sites etc. Thanks for any recommendation, advice, and sharing any of your experiences in these countries. Thanks very much, John

• Answer:

  Cape Verde