The World Cup made Cape Verde go viral – but what’s the tiny island nation 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 waters and magical cloud villages, there’s nowhere quite like Cape Verde.

This West African archipelago, adrift off the coast of Senegal, has a wealth of natural wonders that make for a great 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 beaches, colourful towns and verdant valleys kisse...