Sal Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island of Cape Verde
About Sal
The main town for tourists visiting Sal is Santa Maria which is at the southern end of the island, approximately 20 minutes drive from the airport and the capital, Espargos. Santa Maria is a developing destination and has many construction projects, many finished resorts, a lively pedestrian street. There are beautiful beaches, many restaurants, bars and hotels and a relaxed atmosphere. The main focal points are the pier and the town square, the new residential district is at the eastern end of town which also has a small beach and is the focus of a lot of surfing and windsurfing activity. The larger hotels are at the western end, where you will also find the famous dunes and beach of Ponta Preta. This is also where many new resorts are being built. Further north on the west coast is
Where to Stay in Sal
- 🏨Hotel Morabeza
- 🏨In Cape Verde
Sal Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: