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

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

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

Loggerhead turtles & turtle eggs on the beach of Cape Verde islands Sal

The big loggerhead turtles are known for nesting & laying their eggs around the sandy beaches of Cape Verde islands, Sal, Boa Vista & Santiago. Cape Verde islands is the third most important nesting area for the big loggerhead turtle in the world. Turtles are at high risk from hunting for meat, stealing of eggs … Continue reading Loggerhead turtles & turtle eggs on the beach of Cape Verde islands Sal

Great fishing spots, line fishing, rock fishing, trolling in Cape Verde islands Sal

Fishing is a vital food source and main income source for many of the locals in the Cape Verde islands. Check out the greatest fishing spots for line fishing, rock fishing and trolling in the Cape Verde islands and Sal. Catch tuna, marlin, billfish, sailfish and more… Palmeira Palmeira is the fishing town of Sal, with … Continue reading Great fishing spots, line fishing, rock fishing, trolling in Cape Verde islands Sal

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