If you are staying in Santa Maria – Sal, in the Cape de 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 are still … Continue reading Salt mines northeast of Santa Maria – Sal, Cape de verde islands

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

Fishing is a vital food source and main income source for many of the locals in the Cape de Verde islands. Here are the greatest fishing spots in the island of Sal, Cape de Verde islands. Catch tuna, marlin, billfish, sailfish and more… Palmeira Palmeira is the fishing town of Sal, with a dock and … Continue reading Great fishing spots in Sal, Cape de Verde islands

The loggerhead turtles are known for nesting & laying their eggs around the sandy beaches of Cape de Verde islands. Cape de Verde islands is the third most important nesting area for loggerhead turtles in the world. Turtles are at risk from hunting for meat, stealing of eggs, removal of sand while building and unregulated … Continue reading Loggerhead turtles & turtle eggs on Cape de Verde islands, Sal

If you want to spot sharks real close at Cape de Verde islands, Rifes da Parda or Baia da Parda is the place to go. Baia da Parda is located in the east of Sal, Cape de Verde islands. Get here by quad, moped or motorcycle from the main road to Pedra Lume, just turn … Continue reading Sharks at Rifes da Parda / Baia da Parda, Cape de Verde

Calheta Funda is a private and lovely beach in Cape de Verde islands and Sal, located about 5km north west of 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. There are two ways … Continue reading Fishing and private beach at Calheta Funda, Cape de Verde islands

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

Palmeira is a small colorfull fishing town located 2km west of main Capital Espargos Cape de 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 … Continue reading Palmeira fishing town in the west of Sal, Cape de Verde islands

If you are staying in Santa Maria Sal, this hidden spot Praia Afonso is a must. Get here by walking along the south east coast of Sal, Cape de Verde. It’s about 1 kilometer or 15 min walk east from Santa Maria. Praia Afonso is basically some old deserted wooden buildings offering shade, a place … Continue reading Praia Afonso private beach & pond with tropical fish, Sal Cape de Verde