When people think of Africa, they tend to think about deserts, savannahs, safaris and huge animals. But there are other sides to Africa that can surprise you, and they’re somewhere where you least expect it. Islands on the coast of Africa are absolutely beautiful. And if the ones on the Indian Ocean, like the famous island of Madagascar, are well known to everyone in the World, the ones on the Atlantic side of the coast of Africa are less known, and equally beautiful.

We’re talking about the likes of the Canary Islands and the Cape Verde islands, among others. For the traveler on a budget, it’s easy to find packages for cheap holidays to Gran Canaria, Tenerife or any island in the Cape Verde archipelago. These being the ones closer to Europe and, in case of the Canaries, the ones with busy international airports where many low-cost airlines travel to, it’s no surprise that it’s so cheap to travel there. But don’t mistake cheap for low quality. The islands are among the most beautiful in the World. The Canary Islands have been described as being a “small continent” for the amount of different flora and fauna and different landscapes in the islands – even somewhat different types of weather. Cape Verde is a true paradise on Earth, with luxurious beaches and amazingly friendly people who will stop at nothing to make you feel comfortable. The seafood there, for people who appreciate it, is not only delicious and fresh – sometimes you can see it being brought in straight from the fishing boats, it’s also very cheap, since it’s so common.

Finding the best option to go to these islands may not be easy, but luckily there are several places online that can help you with this. If you’re looking for cheap Canaries holidays from On the Beach, for example, you’ll find a vast array of options, for every pocket and every liking. This website sets a trend in that it doesn’t focus primarily on hotel bookings or flights to your travel destination or even travel packages. What is does is offer a flexible set of options that you can customize to your liking. For example, you can book your own hotel and flight separately and just compare prices to see what would be the cheapest option overall. You can also rely on their trained professionals at their help desk to help you whenever you find a problem or have a question.