Today, you’ll be introduced to a couple of truly Cape Verdean villages. You’ll drive to the ‘north’ of Boa Vista, which is actually the name given to the east of the island. João Galego is up first. This place is made up of dinky, one-storey-high houses painted in pastel colours. Have a chat with the locals, and you’ll hear how the village thrives off agriculture. Next, you’ll continue on to nearby Fundo das Figueiras. There are only 250 or so people in this tiny community, where hibiscus and bougainvillea blooms complement the brightly-coloured houses. The tour goes off road next, as you head towards one of the Cape Verde Islands’ most famous landmarks, the Santa Maria shipwreck. This steel freighter, which ran aground in 1968, is practically in the middle of nowhere, which is why so many tourists flock to see it – the striking contrast of white sands, blue seas, and a huge rusty wreck makes for a great photo opportunity.