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SAL ISLAND'S ATTRACTIONS

Explore the natural beauty of Cape Verde!

Featured Attractions in Sal Island

BURACONA / THE BLUE EYE

A stunning underwater cave with majestic blue and turquoise waters.

COSTA DE FRAGATA - KITE BEACH

A beautiful white sandy beach full of colorful kite surfers.

MURDEIRA BAY

Murdeira Bay has great views of Lion Mountain

PALMEIRA VILLAGE

Palmeira is Sal’s main ocean port.

PEDRA DE LUME

In the crater of an old volcano, you can find the second most salty water of the world.

PONTA PRETA BEACH

Located on the southwest coast of the island, Ponta Preta is Sal’s most beautiful beach.

SERRA NEGRA VIEWPOINT

Enjoy incredible views of the southern portion of the island and nearby Boa Vista.

SHARK BAY

Walk close with lemon sharks in this shallow bay on the eastern coast of Sal.

TERRA BOA MIRAGE

Experience the natural wonder of Sal Island’s Terra Boa Mirage.

PALHA VERDE OASIS

A beautiful Oasis in the center of Sal

PUB OCEAN CAFÉ

The Ocean Café is located on the center of Santa Maria.

SERRA NEGRA BEACH

Serra Negra is the primary nesting beach for Sal’s threatened sea turtles.

SALT FLATS OF SANTA MARIA

As for the salt mines of Pedra de Lume, most of the salt was exported to Brazil until 1887