Cabo Verde
Sal
Beaches, watersports and year-round sun
Sal — overview
Sal is Cape Verde's most popular island, home to Santa Maria's long white-sand beach and the turquoise waters that made the country a sought-after winter-sun destination. Flat, dry and sunny more than 350 days a year, Sal is ideal for first-time visitors who want to combine beach time with watersports — the trade winds at Ponta Preta make it a world-class spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing from December to April. Beyond the beach, you will find salt flats at Pedra de Lume, natural pools at Buracona, and a laid-back bar and restaurant scene all along Santa Maria's pedestrian strip.
Highlights
- Santa Maria Beach — 8 km of white sand and turquoise water
- Pedra de Lume salt flats inside a volcanic crater
- Buracona natural pools and the Blue Eye cave
- Windsurfing and kitesurfing at Ponta Preta
- Shark Bay and sea-turtle watching in season
Where to stay in Sal
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Residencial Livia Milena
Santa Maria, Sal
Price on request
Residencial Casa Ângela
Espargos, Sal
Price on request
Pensao Paz e Bem
Espargos, Sal
Price on request
Pension Chez Sandro
Paul, Sal
Price on request
Residencial Monte Sintinha
Espargos, Sal
Price on request
Holiday B&B
Santa Maria, Sal
Price on request
Where to eat in Sal
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Queens Pub
Santa Maria, Sal
Why not lounge
Santa Maria, Sal
Funana casa do musica
Santa Maria, Sal
Bikini Beach Club
Santa Maria, Sal
Pirata Discoteca Miquel Riusech
Santa Maria, Sal
Bom Gosto
Santa Maria, Sal
Experiences in Sal
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Simulateur de Vol : 90 Minutes en Pilote au Cap-Vert
Santa Maria, Sal
Proposé par No Limits Adventure
4.9(721)8 690 CVE/session
*indicative price
Simulateur de Vol : 60 Minutes à Sal
Santa Maria, Sal
Proposé par No Limits Adventure
4.9(721)6 490 CVE/session
*indicative price
Simulateur de Vol : 30 Minutes de Vol Panoramique à Sal
Santa Maria, Sal
Proposé par No Limits Adventure
4.9(721)3 850 CVE/session
*indicative price
Observation des Tortues à Sal
Santa Maria, Sal
Proposé par No Limits Adventure
4.9(721)4 290 CVE/session
*indicative price
Tour en Segway à Sal
Santa Maria, Sal
Proposé par No Limits Adventure
4.9(721)3 300 CVE/session
*indicative price
Observation des Requins Citrons à Sal
Santa Maria, Sal
Proposé par No Limits Adventure
4.9(721)2 750 CVE/session
*indicative price
Car rental in Sal
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BUICK ENCORE
Santa Maria, Sal
Proposé par Simplycar
4.6(170)7 900 CVE/day
*indicative price
Suzuki Jimny 5 Doors
Santa Maria, Sal
Proposé par Simplycar
4.6(170)6 536 CVE/day
*indicative price
Kia Sportage
Santa Maria, Sal
Proposé par Simplycar
4.6(170)5 500 CVE/day
*indicative price
Peugeot 3008
Santa Maria, Sal
Proposé par Simplycar
4.6(170)8 900 CVE/day
*indicative price
Kia Seltos
Santa Maria, Sal
Proposé par Simplycar
4.6(170)5 500 CVE/day
*indicative price
JETOUR X70
Santa Maria, Sal
Proposé par Simplycar
4.6(170)5 500 CVE/day
*indicative price
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sal?▾
November to June offers the sunniest, driest weather. December to April is peak season for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
How many days do I need in Sal?▾
4 to 7 days is ideal — enough for beach time, a boat trip to Santa Maria Bay, Pedra de Lume and Buracona.
Can you swim with turtles in Sal?▾
Yes, from June to October loggerhead turtles nest on Sal's beaches. Certified tours leave from Santa Maria.