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58 Going out Cape Verde
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Practical information : Going out Cape Verde
Timetable
In Cape Verde, we like to go out in the evening and take advantage of all the places that offer music. In restaurants, bands usually start at the same time as dinner to accompany it. But there are also clubs and pubs that specialize in live music, where people go even later to share festive moments. Between happy hours and dance parties, the nightlife is especially developed in the cities and on the tourist island of Sal or in Mindelo, often even within hotels or large complexes. From 11pm onwards, it's the best time to look for the lively place you're looking for. All you have to do is listen and follow the sound or movement. After that, the night is yours...
Age restrictions
It's easy to see that alcohol in the form of grogue or wine is widely produced and consumed in Cape Verde. However, there is a brand new law, approved in 2019, which has caused quite a stir, aimed at disciplining its distribution and protecting the health of the inhabitants, alcoholism being a complex problem that is spreading ever faster. In theory, alcohol consumption is permitted in licensed establishments, but permissiveness often spills over into the streets, squares or anywhere else. The various measures that have been voted in include a ban on advertising alcoholic beverages, prohibiting consumption in the workplace, and prevention from an early age... Although the government has been alerted and is taking legal action, the presence of these beverages in social relations and habits is unfortunately too entrenched to be changed within communities and the general population. But don't let that stop you from falling under the spell of grog - in moderation, of course.
Smokers
Cape Verde's anti-smoking law (110/IV/95) is quite old and its concepts retrograde. It does not restrict smoking in workplaces, hotels or restaurants, nor does it protect children. When you consider that over 53% of smokers in Cape Verde are under the age of 18, according to a recent study, it's hardly surprising that laws on the issue of smoking are being put back on the table, with the problem becoming a source of concern. The latest law only stipulates that sales to minors are forbidden, as are sales in bulk or in packs of less than 20 units. Practice and reality are quite different, and you'll have no trouble finding cigarettes for retail sale, and outside licensed establishments, especially in villages and rural areas. As you can see, there's still a long way to go in this area.