Sal

You can find adventure and fun on Sal, a popular holiday destination located in the Cape Verde archipelago. The Portuguese word for “salt” is Sal, and that is how the island got its name. You will love the sunny, year-round climate.

Originally, the population was great because of salt production, however tourism has rapidly succeeded as the main business. Sal is a great holiday destination for people who love to relax on flat, sandy beaches. The northwest winds give you the perfect breeze to enjoy windsurfing, catamarans, and other water sports. Champagne sails or cruises are other favorite activities to do on Sal holidays.

The population of the island is about 8000 people, most of which are of Portuguese and African descent. The natives are gracious and very hospitable to travelers. You can enjoy the best holiday experience in Cape Verde on Sal, thanks to its many wonderful resorts and hotels. You can find a luxurious grand hotel or a simple room. You will find very popular destinations along the beautiful, sandy beaches of Sal. On the island of Sal, three out of the four main roads are paved. All in all, Sal is a very contemporary island.

The European Union and World Bank gave Cape Verde quite a bit of assistance. This has enabled Sal to become an even more appealing holiday destination. The government expects to apply this aid to bring more quality tourism and help the fishing business. Resorts are constantly being upgraded on Cape Verde, so tourists can expect the holiday experience to just get better and better. The international airport at Sal makes it very easy to travel from the UK for a holiday. If you want to take day trips to the other islands within the Cape Verde archipelago, the airport can provide transportation.

Santa Maria and Murdeira are two favorite beaches and resort areas for the holidays. The most popular destination for visitors to Sal is Santa Maria. The white sandy beaches are spacious with lovely and amazing clear blue waters. As we said before, you are sure to enjoy the popular water sports, like wind surfing, when you visit Sal. The lighthouse, located in the southern area of the Santa Maria island, is a favorite site for tourists to travel to also.

When you go to Sal on holiday, be sure to visit Murdeira. This fast growing resort area can be found just off the main highway between Espargos and Santa Maria. There is a great tourist center and a wonderful atmosphere at Murderia. The more people who visit Sal, the more resorts and hotels will be built on the beaches and coastlines. Tourist destinations will continue to become better and better with the passage of time.

You will have a terrific holiday on Sal enjoying beautiful beaches, great water sports, and more.