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

Palmeira fishing town in the west of Sal, Cape Verde islands

Palmeira is a small colorful fishing town located 2 km west of town Espargos Cape Verde islands, Sal. Get here by car, motorbike or moped from Espargos or Santa Maria. You can also ask for the bus to Palmeira from Espargos. There are several SUV:s driving the route Espargos – Palmeira as the local bus. … Continue reading Palmeira fishing town in the west of Sal, Cape Verde islands

The desert & mirages in Terra Boa, Cape Verde islands Sal

The desert & mirages in Sal, Terra Boa is well worth a visit when going to Cape Verde islands. This location is about 4km north of town Espargos in Cape Verde islands and Sal. Get here by guided tourist tours, rented car, moped or motorcycle. Be ware if driving through the slum areas in the … Continue reading The desert & mirages in Terra Boa, Cape Verde islands Sal

Fishing and empty desert beach at Calheta Funda, Cape Verde islands

Calheta Funda is an empty desert and lovely beach in Cape Verde islands and Sal. Calheta Funda is located about 5 km northwest of town Santa Maria. Get here by quad or car. It is also possible to get here by motorcycle or moped, but the “road” is mainly gravel and loose sand. Drive carefully. … Continue reading Fishing and empty desert beach at Calheta Funda, Cape Verde islands

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