Discover Sal 2026

The mile-long, snow-white sandy beach in the south of the island is one of the most beautiful in Cape Verde and attracts kitesurfers and windsurfers from around the world with crystal-clear, turquoise water and steady wind, while the old landing pier is a popular photo spot at sunset.

In the crater of an extinct volcano lies a salt lake with such a high salt concentration that visitors float effortlessly on the surface, similar to the Dead Sea. The historic salt pans were built as early as the 19th century and can be visited on a guided tour.

The so-called Blue Eye is a natural rock pool on the north coast, where sunlight falls through an opening in the rock, immersing the water in an intense, glowing blue in the morning — a popular photo spot and a snorkeling site alike.

Thanks to constant trade winds and shallow lagoons, Sal is considered one of the best kitesurfing and windsurfing spots in the world, with numerous surf schools along the coast near Santa Maria and kitesurf spots like Ponta Preta for experienced riders.

Amílcar Cabral International Airport is located directly on the island of Sal, only about 5 kilometers from the main town of Espargos, and receives European charter and scheduled flights several times a week. From the airport, the resort town of Santa Maria can be reached by taxi in about 20 minutes.

The mile-long, snow-white sandy beach in the south of the island is one of the most beautiful in Cape Verde and attracts kitesurfers and windsurfers from around the world with crystal-clear, turquoise water and steady wind, while the old landing pier is a popular photo spot at sunset.

In the crater of an extinct volcano lies a salt lake with such a high salt concentration that visitors float effortlessly on the surface, similar to the Dead Sea. The historic salt pans were built as early as the 19th century and can be visited on a guided tour.

The so-called Blue Eye is a natural rock pool on the north coast, where sunlight falls through an opening in the rock, immersing the water in an intense, glowing blue in the morning — a popular photo spot and a snorkeling site alike.