📍Ilha do Sal from 764 €

Total price From 1.528 €

Created: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 - Departure: Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Sal Island (Ilha do Sal), part of Cape Verde’s sun‑drenched archipelago, is a compact blend of pristine beaches, lunar landscapes and laid‑back Creole culture. Blessed with over 300 days of sunshine a year and constant trade winds, it is a favorite for European travelers seeking winter warmth and relaxed island life. The main resort town of Santa Maria, at the island’s southern tip, is the hub of activity, with a lively beachfront, pastel‑colored buildings and a long wooden pier where fishermen unload their daily catch. The coastline is Sal’s biggest attraction. Santa Maria Beach stretches for kilometers, with soft golden sand and crystal‑clear, turquoise water ideal for swimming, snorkeling and stand‑up paddleboarding. Further along the shore you’ll find quieter stretches where you can escape the crowds, as well as rugged spots with dramatic waves perfect for seasoned surfers. The island’s steady winds make it one of the best destinations in the Atlantic for kitesurfing and windsurfing, especially between November and March. Inland, Sal reveals a more unexpected side. Visit the Pedra de Lume salt crater, an otherworldly landscape inside an extinct volcano where visitors can float effortlessly in the dense, mineral‑rich waters of former salt pans. Near Espargos and Terra Boa, shimmering “mirages” appear on the horizon, a striking optical illusion produced by the heat and flat terrain. Guided tours often combine these with a stop at the “Blue Eye” (Buracona), a natural sea cave where sunlight creates an intense sapphire glow at certain times of day. Beyond beaches and landscapes, Ilha do Sal offers a subtle but rewarding cultural experience. Cape Verdean and Portuguese influences blend in the local cuisine—expect fresh grilled fish, cachupa (a slow‑cooked stew of corn and beans) and strong, sweet grogue rum. Evenings in Santa Maria bring live morna and coladeira music to small bars and beachfront cafés, where both visitors and locals linger late into the night. With its welcoming atmosphere, reliable climate and simple accessibility, Sal is an easy introduction to the wider charms of Cape Verde.

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12 Nov

Departure transport

Departure

13:25

Porto (OPO)

4h 35m

17:00

Amilcar Cabral Intl (SID)

Light

Transport: U26859

Operated by: EasyJet

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: Light

12 Nov

Transfer

Transfer - Private: Standard (Sedan)

Amilcar Cabral Intl (SID)

Hotel Pontao

Pick-up time: 17:00

Maximum waiting time: 60 minutes

12 Nov

Accommodation

7 Nights

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Hotel Pontao

7.7

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1203

Sal - At 13.2 km from the centreHALF BOARDEdificio Pontao Santa Maria, Sal 4111

Double room. City view

A stay at Hotel Pontao places you in the heart of Sal, within a 10-minute walk of Santa Maria Beach and Nazarene Church. This beach hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Santa Maria Municipal Market and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Santa Maria Town Square.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.

Make yourself at home in one of the 79 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

At Hotel Pontao, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

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19 Nov

Transfer

Transfer - Private: Standard (Sedan)

Hotel Pontao

Amilcar Cabral Intl (SID)

Pick-up time: Pending to be confirmed

Maximum waiting time: 15 minutes

19 Nov

Return transport

Return

17:40

Amilcar Cabral Intl (SID)

4h 20m

23:00

Porto (OPO)

Light

Transport: U26860

Operated by: EasyJet

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: Light

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📍Ilha do Sal

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