Cape Verde went viral after its World Cup debut — but what’s this island all about?

The island nation held Spain to a goalless draw in its first ever World Cup (Picture: imageBROKER/Shutterstock)

With soaring volcanic peaks, turquoise seas, and magical cloud villages, there’s nowhere on Earth quite like Cape Verde.

This West African archipelago, adrift off the coast of Senegal, has a wealth of natural wonders that make for an offbeat escape.

A former Portuguese colony of 10 islands, no two are the same, each offering wildly different vibes and experiences, from desert stargazing to swimming with lemon sharks.

There are golden b...