Sal

It's easy to figure out what Sal's main business used to be: The name means "salt" in English. The majority of the salt mined in the nineteenth century was transported to Brazil; currently, salt is produced mostly for tourists to take home and for local use. Sal is becoming a famous tourist destination, and it is home to Cape Verde's principal international airport. It's primarily a flat, sandy island, with winter trade winds making it a surfer's paradise. The sun shines virtually every day, and what exactly is rain? Pedra Luna is notable for its leaning cathedral, while Espargos is the island's political and economic center.

Sal is from all of the Cape Verdean islands, which are the easiest to access from several major European cities and the United Kingdom. The island is ideal for beach relaxation and swimming in the sea. Scuba diving, snorkeling, marine fishing, kite, or windsurfing are just a few of the exciting activities available. You can even go shark-swimming if you're a true explorer!

At Sal, the main 'city' is Santa Maria. Most cities in Cape Verde, on the other hand, are small and feel more like huge towns. Santa Maria is similar in that it has a unique blend of Cape Verdean culture with many western influences. Santa Maria is ideal for sampling traditional Cape Verdean cuisine, shopping for souvenirs, and taking in the local nightlife.

Location: Sal Island, Portuguese Ilha do Sal, northeasternmost island of Cape Verde.