Sal, Cape Verde

Location: The Atlantic Ocean off the West African coast

Sal Island is a relatively small island in the Cape Verde archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean. Sal is the most famous and visited island in the Cape Verde archipelago. It is a place where tourists often stop to rest and enjoy nature, while other islands only visit on excursions.

Sal Island features a white sand beach stretching along the coast, an unusually blue cloudless sky, and crystal clear seawater. The islands coastal are suitable for scuba diving enthusiasts. You can see beautiful coral reefs, the famous Blue Room cave, unusual walls, or shipwrecks from ancient times. The island's picturesque bays are ideal for windsurfing and experienced athletes and beginners alike in the shallow bays near Santa Maria. Santa Maria is the largest and most populous city on the island. Here, the day and nightlife are always vibrant. Every week in Santa Maria there are folk festivals. Every year in mid-September, the city holds a colorful music festival, attracting residents of neighboring islands to join in the fun. Those who love to explore and photograph unique landscapes should visit Burakona - another beautiful place set among volcanic rocks where there is a natural swimming pool with clear seawater that can see the bottom.

A trip to Cape Verde, especially on the island of Sal, is bound to leave many bright and pleasant impressions.