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