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

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

Hidden treasures. Find a conch shell, Sal Cape Verde islands

This hidden treasure can be found just north of Palmeira town on the west coast of Sal, Cape Verde islands. Get here with the local bus or rented car / quad / moped / motorcycle. Palmeria is located 2 km west from Espargos town. Just follow the road from Palmeira up north towards Buracona and … Continue reading Hidden treasures. Find a conch shell, Sal Cape Verde islands

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

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

Cape Verde islands, Sal holiday with small baby or small children

Me, my husband and our 5 month old baby went to Cape Verde islands in 2014. We stayed at an all inclusive hotel in Santa Maria town for one week. I was still breast feeding our daughter most of the time so no problems with the food for the baby. We also had some formula … Continue reading Cape Verde islands, Sal holiday with small baby or small children