Beach with no waves in Cape Verde, perfect for small children or baby

The weather in Cape Verde islands is almost always windy and the waves can be fairly high, even at the tourist beaches around the hotels. But there are beaches in the Cape Verde islands and Sal  well protected from waves and perfect for children or even a baby. Praia Alfonso If you are staying in … Continue reading Beach with no waves in Cape Verde, perfect for small children or baby

Surfing, windsurfing & watersports in Cape Verde islands & Sal

This was my first holiday to Africa and Cape Verde Islands. The waves in Cape Verde islands and Sal are absolutely fantastic and Cape Verde Islands are known for windy weather and good waves all year around. The conditions for all kinds of watersports are perfect, warm and sunny! There are a lot of organizers … Continue reading Surfing, windsurfing & watersports in Cape Verde islands & Sal

Charter trip to Cape Verde islands and Sal with your girlfriends

Going to Cape Verde islands with your girlfriends is not like other more common charter resorts. Us girls felt unsafe the first days in Cape Verde and Sal because everything is so different from regular exploited charter destinations like the Canary Islands or around the Mediterranean. Cape Verde islands and Sal is a friendly place, … Continue reading Charter trip to Cape Verde islands and Sal with your girlfriends

Couples holiday or honeymoon on Sal Cape Verde islands

A relaxing love holiday or honeymoon in Cape Verde islands is not bad. Cape Verde and Sal is perfect for couples who just want to relax, take it easy and have time for each other during the holiday. I went to Cape Verde islands with my husband for a holiday week in march of 2012. … Continue reading Couples holiday or honeymoon on Sal Cape Verde islands

Scuba diving & Snorkeling in Cape Verde Islands Sal: reefs, ship wrecks, beaches

Scuba diving and snorkeling in Cape Verde islands is absolutely fantastic. There are a lot of known reefs, several ship wrecks and even sharks to be seen. Cape Verde islands are also known for having several nesting beaches for big sea turtles, the loggerhead turtle. We found the best diving reefs, beaches and scuba diving … Continue reading Scuba diving & Snorkeling in Cape Verde Islands Sal: reefs, ship wrecks, beaches

Holiday in Cape Verde Islands and Sal with children

There are no problems traveling to Cape Verde on holiday with children. My daughter is 8 years old and we had a fun holiday in Cape Verde Islands and Sal. We lived in a small and cheap holiday hotel in Cape Verde / Sal, in central Santa Maria town. Breakfast included. For lunch we had … Continue reading Holiday in Cape Verde Islands and Sal with children

Murdeira empty beach & real estate speculation Cape Verde islands Sal

About 4 km north of Santa Maria town, on the west coast of Sal Cape Verde Islands, right along the island highway, is the small town of Murdeira. Get here by hiking, hitchhiking, rented car or moped / motorcycle or with the ocal bus. When entering this sleepy village of Murdeira, you will see a … Continue reading Murdeira empty beach & real estate speculation Cape Verde islands Sal

Pedra Lume, salt mine in the east of Sal, Cape Verde islands

Cape Verde & Sal is well known for it’s salt mines which was the main industry on Sal and Cape Verde islands before the tourism started blooming. Salt mines are still being used on Sal, both the one at walking distance north east of Santa Maria town, and the most known one in Pedra Lume. Pedra … Continue reading Pedra Lume, salt mine in the east of Sal, Cape Verde islands

Fontona, a green oasis in the desert of Sal, Cape Verde islands

Fontona, a green oasis in the deserts of Sal, Cape Verde islands. Get here from Palmeira town by foot or car. Fontana is located about 1,5 km south of Palmeira. Just follow the coast south to find this hidden treasure. You have already seen the flat, sandy barren island of Sal in Cape Verde islands, … Continue reading Fontona, a green oasis in the desert of Sal, Cape Verde islands

Praia Afonso empty beach & pond with tropical fish, Cape Verde Sal

If you are staying in Santa Maria Sal, this hidden spot Praia Afonso is a must. Get here by walking along the southeast coast of Sal, Cape Verde islands. It’s about 1 kilometer or 15 min walk east from Santa Maria town. Praia Afonso is basically some small old deserted wooden buildings offering shade, a … Continue reading Praia Afonso empty beach & pond with tropical fish, Cape Verde Sal