Ponta Preta windsurfing paradise, Cape Verde islands Sal

Ponta Preta is located just to the northwest of Santa Maria town, Cape Verde Sal. Ponta Preta is the windsurfing mecka of Sal and Cape Verde islands and well known by water sport professionals and windsurfers. Windsurfers come from all over the world to Cape Verde islands to ride these huge waves at Ponta Preta. … Continue reading Ponta Preta windsurfing paradise, Cape Verde islands Sal

Watersports & Kite surfing at Costa de Fragata, Cape Verde Sal

Best spot for kite surfing is the kite surfing beach at Costa de Fragata, Cape Verde islands – Sal. Costa de Fragata is located just north east of Santa Maria town on the island of Sal. Get here by the main road to the north, and turn right towards the coast about 1,5km from Santa … Continue reading Watersports & Kite surfing at Costa de Fragata, Cape Verde 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

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

Info & facts about Espargos, the main capital of Sal Cape Verde

Espargos is the main capital of Sal, Cape Verde islands, located about 2km north of the airport. There are buses, or mini vans, driving the rout from Santa Maria on a daily basis. There are also bus connections from Espargos to fishing town Palmeira in the west coast. Espargos means “asparagus” and refers to the … Continue reading Info & facts about Espargos, the main capital of Sal Cape Verde