About 4km north of Santa Maria, on the west coast of Sal Cape de Verde Islands, right along the island highway, is the small town of Murdeira. Get here by hiking, hitchhiking, scooter / motorcycle or with lokal bus. When entering this sleepy village of Murdeira, you will see a round beach protected from waves by the natural walls around it. There is also a restaurant by this beach. But don’t stop here.

Turn left and follow the coastline down south by foot. You will have the powerful beautiful ocean on the right, and walk across the rocky coral stone shoreline, soon reaching another sandy beach, also naturally protected from waves by stones further out. This beach is perfect for children. Take a swim and enjoy your privacy since you will likely find yourself all alone at this lovely spot.

Murdeira is a growing village with a lot of speculation on properties and houses, selling towards tourists and Europeans wanting a summer house. The properties in Murdeira look fairly fresh and colorful walking around this cozy village although it feels a little empty on people. In a few decades Murdeira will probably have grown more and gotten more résidents, shops and restaurants. Murdeira – A perfect spot for a day at an empty beach, with or without children.