Must See01Pedra de Lume Salt Crater
Float weightlessly in a pink volcanic crater once mined for its precious salt.
Cape Verde's island of endless summer
Where the sun
never rests.
Turquoise lagoons, pink salt craters and 350 days of sunshine — welcome to Sal, the jewel of the Atlantic.
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Top 10 experiences
The best of Sal
From salt-pink craters to shark-filled shallows — here's what you can't miss on the island.
Must See01
Culture02Santa Maria Pier (Pontão)
Watch fishermen haul in the day's catch as pelicans dive at golden hour.
Must See03Buracona & The Blue Eye
A magical lava cave where a shaft of sunlight ignites the sea into electric blue.
Adventure04Kite Beach
Consistent trade winds make this a world-class playground for kitesurfers.
Wildlife05Shark Bay
Wade knee-deep with harmless baby lemon sharks in glass-clear shallows.
Culture06Espargos & Monte Curral
Colorful streets, live morna music and sweeping island views from the summit.
Wildlife07Murdeira Bay
A protected marine reserve — snorkel with turtles, rays and tropical fish.
Adventure08Zip Line Adventure
Soar high above the coastline and desert cliffs for a breathtaking bird's-eye view of Sal.
Relaxation09Santa Maria Beach
Eight kilometres of powder-white sand meeting impossibly turquoise water.
Adventure10Buggy & Quad Safari
Rip across golden dunes and moon-like desert on an unforgettable ride.
Before you go
Practical tips for the wise traveller.
Everything you need to arrive prepared and blend in like a local — no passport-page fumbling required.
Avg temp: 25°C · Water: 24°C · Trade winds year-round
Currency
CVE Escudo
€1 ≈ 110 CVE. Euros widely accepted.
Language
Portuguese
Locals speak Kriolu; English in tourist zones.
Best time
Nov – Jun
Warm, dry and windy — perfect beach weather.
Flight time
~6h from EU
Direct flights land at Amílcar Cabral (SID).