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

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

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