Amazing weather, vibrant Creole culture and white sandy beaches – this is what makes Cabo Verde’s Sal island a favorite among many British people. A "secret" resort. Without thinking about it, you will know why this is the most popular place:

1. Go to Santa Maria Beach

Sal Island is home to the best beaches in Cape Verde , and Santa Maria is a clean white beach stretching as far as the eye can see. You can snorkel here, and even more surprising is that if you are lucky, you can also see cute little turtles. Although more and more people have visited Sal Island in recent years, it still has 8 kilometers of beaches that have not been developed into attractions and have maintained their most original style.

2. Go surfing

The trade winds from November to June every year will make Sal Island an ideal surfing destination. The most special thing is that in January and February, the place is full of people surfing and kitesurfing, all trying to take advantage of the rare winter winds. Punto Preto beach is one of the more popular places, and the other is Kite Beach, located in the east of Santa Maria, where many professional kite surfers ride.

3. Visit the entrance of Buracona

Sal Island has many magical underwater caves and clear coral reefs, which are worth exploring. Located about 5 kilometers from the port of Palmeira is a water outlet called Olho Azul. Looking inside, you can see the "blue eye" of the sparkling water staring straight at you.

4. Go take a bath in the salt sea of ??Pedra Lume

Pedra Lume is most famous for its volcanoes surrounded by the "salt sea" mouth. Sal means "salt" in Portuguese, and salt was also a very important mineral on this island during the colonial period. Now, the Salt Sea has become a place for people to relax. The salinity is even higher than that of the Dead Sea, and people will not sink.

5. Take a four-wheel drive across the surface of the volcano

35 kilometers long and 12 kilometers wide, it is very convenient to visit Sal Island by bike or car. Most of the land on the island is covered with desert, which resembles the surface of a volcano.

6. Island hopping!

We all know that Cape Verde is composed of 10 islands, which vary in size and geographical environment, so island hopping has become a highlight of Sal Island. Sal Island is large with gentle terrain, Fogo Island has a 2,800-meter-high volcano, and Santo Anto Island is full of beautiful canyons and tropical plants. Corresponding to the red of Sal Island, the Bay of Faja D'Agua on Brava Island presents a crystal clear green; So Vicente Island ) is an excellent place to enjoy the local music Morna...

7. Taste Cape Verde cuisine

"Fusion" is probably the best way to describe Cape Verde. An apt word, the same applies when talking about "food". When Portuguese-style fresh fish and seafood collide with African flavors and Brazilian spices, you have the opportunity to experience the most unique Cape Verdean food culture! There are many great places to choose from in Santa Maria. Such as lobster and steak at Chez Pastis restaurant. However, there are many small customers here, so you need to book in advance. By the way, Cape Verde’s “national dish” is cachupa, which is slow-cooked from beans, corn, sweet potatoes, pork, sausages, and fish. It’s delicious and you must try it.

8. Visit the Botanical Garden on Sal Island

Most of the interior of Sal Island is desert geology, and in this environment, a botanical garden was built on an oasis. It is really It can surprise people! Walking among palm trees, surrounded by bright yellow hibiscus flowers and fragrant oleander flowers... What a special experience compared to galloping in the desert. There is even a zoo here, and various small animals add to the vitality of the island.

9. Travel on a luxury boat

Some local travel suppliers will provide tourists with luxury boats, allowing tourists to slowly experience the feeling of floating on the Atlantic Ocean. Think about it: sitting on a small boat floating gently next to whales and dolphins, isn't this a cool feeling?

10. Stay at Hotel Morabeza, the first hotel on Sal Island

The four-star Hotel Morabeza is the first hotel on Sal Island , is also one of the best preserved hotels. A Belgian businessman and his wife wanted to find a warm place to enjoy their family after retirement, so they chose this place. Today, this family-run hotel has become one of the most popular hotels on the island of Sal due to its warm hospitality and high-quality service.

11. Diving in Cape Verde

The best way to appreciate the beauty of Cape Verde is from below the horizon.

That’s right, go diving. Unlike many famous diving resorts, the corals here have not been damaged and everything is still in its most primitive state. When you dive into the sea water, you will have the opportunity to come face to face with sea turtles and other marine life!

You can also go to Blue Eye’s cave and try out the impossible adventure of diving into different places!

12. Sailing around Ilheu Rabo de Junco

This protected island of Ilheu Rabo de Junco (Ilheu Rabo de Junco) is just opposite Cape Verde. It is very compact. Only 263 meters long. In fact, it's an underwater volcano, and connoisseurs know that it's a great dive site. If you climb Mount Leao (Monte Leao) you can appreciate the perfect beauty of this island.

Picture: Monte Leao Picture source decotf via IG

13. Horseback riding on Santa Maria Beach

Imagine being on the most beautiful beach in Cape Verde, blowing Breathing the sea breeze, listening to the sound of the waves, riding a horse and strolling under the sunset... How many people envy you for a vacation like this! This is no pipe dream! Cape Verde has some very professional guides and horses, allowing you to travel with confidence.

Picture: Santa Maria Source: carrie2310 via IG

14. Practice yoga to stretch your muscles

A little tired from playing? Find a yoga studio on Sal Island and do some yoga! On the beach, practice traditional Hatha yoga and flow yoga to stretch your muscles and bones, which is good for your body and mind!

15. Go to the "Funana Cultural House" to experience the local culture

This is...a restaurant, a museum, or a bar on Santa Maria. If you feel like you're missing something from your holiday in this peaceful place, make a space for it, where traditional Cape Verdean dances are held every weekend and on Thursday club nights.

If you just happen to enjoy a seafood lunch here, the museum is also worth a visit.

Photo: Funana Casa da Cultura Photo source: scarletluci via IG

How to get to Sal Island?

Chinese citizens traveling to Cape Verde can transfer via Europe or Africa. Cape Verde Airlines has international routes to Europe, Africa, Brazil and the United States, and Portuguese and other European national airlines and charter companies provide flights to Cape Verde. After arriving in Cape Verde, you can choose a local airline in Cape Verde to fly to Sal Island.