English pleaseThe 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
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Hidden treasures. Find a conch shell, Sal Cape Verde islands
This hidden treasure can be found just north of Palmeira town on the west coast of Sal, Cape Verde islands. Get here with the local bus or rented car / quad / moped / motorcycle. Palmeria is located 2 km west from Espargos town. Just follow the road from Palmeira up north towards Buracona and … Continue reading Hidden treasures. Find a conch shell, Sal Cape Verde islands
Buracona natural lava pools and attraction “Blue eye”, Cape Verde Sal
Buracona is one of the few recognized tourist attractions of Cape Verde islands and Sal. There are guided tours to the “Blue eye”, a beautiful underwater cage turning magic blue and turquoise by the sunlight. Just ask your hotel or travel organizer for more information. It is much more rewarding to come here on your … Continue reading Buracona natural lava pools and attraction “Blue eye”, Cape Verde Sal
Rock fishing and line fishing up north, Cape Verde islands Sal
Rock fishing and line fishing up north in Cape Verde islands and Sal. This is a destination for the adventures Cape Verde tourist interested in rock fishing right of the steep cliffs of the northern coast of Sal in the Cape Verde islands. The north of Cape Verde and Sal is known for big fish … Continue reading Rock fishing and line fishing up north, Cape Verde islands Sal
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