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

Salt mines northeast of Santa Maria – Sal, Cape Verde islands

If you are staying in Santa Maria town – Sal, in the Cape Verde islands, the salt mines just northeast of Santa Maria is at walking distance, just 10 minutes away. The area is smaller than the salt mines in Pedra Lume, but still worth a visit at walking distance. The salt mines in Cape … Continue reading Salt mines northeast of Santa Maria – Sal, Cape Verde islands