LISBOA ✈ ILHA DO SAL 🌴
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Ilha do Sal, Cape Verde

LISBOA ✈ ILHA DO SAL 🌴

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Created: Monday, November 27, 2023
Ref ID: 6351426
Total price From 2.391 €
Created: Monday, November 27, 2023

About the destination

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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18 Jan
Transport from Lisbon to Ilha do Sal
Departure
TAP Air Portugal
TAP Air Portugal - TP 1549
Direct
20:55
Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
4h 10m
00:05
Amilcar Cabral Intl (SID)
+1 day 1 handbag
19 Jan
Transfer
Transfer from Amilcar Cabral Intl (SID) to VOI Vila do Farol Resort
Transfer - Private: Standard Transfer privado (Car)
Amilcar Cabral Intl (SID)
VOI Vila do Farol Resort
Pick-up time: 00:05
18 Jan
Accommodation
7 Nights
VOI Vila do Farol Resort
8
Good
2785
Santa Maria - At 13.9 km from the centreALL INCLUSIVEPraia Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Santa Maria 4111
Double standard
Property Desc:

Property Location With a stay at VOI Vila do Farol Resort in Sal, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Santa Maria Town Square and Santa Maria Beach. This all-inclusive hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Nazarene Church and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Santa Maria Municipal Market.


Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 301 guestrooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.


Amenities

Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.


Dining Satisfy your appetite with international cuisine at Main Restaurant, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.


Business, Other Amenities

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.


Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Santa Maria Pier - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Santa Maria Beach - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Nazarene Church - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Santa Maria Town Square - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Santa Maria Municipal Market - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Ponta Preta - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Kite Beach - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Shark Bay Beach - 7 km / 4.4 mi
Buracona - 29.8 km / 18.5 mi

The nearest major airport is Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 18.3 km / 11.4 mi


Spoken Languages

Portuguese

English

Italian

Know Before You Go:

  • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.


Mandatory Fees and Taxes:

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: CVE 6616
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: CVE 3308 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: CVE 6616
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: CVE 3308 (from 2 to 11 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: CVE 276.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.


Checkin Instructions:

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room


Special Checkin Instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.


Checkin Time:

3:00 PM


Checkin End Time:

midnight


Checkin Minimum Age:

18


Checkout Time:

10:00 AM


25 Jan
Transfer
Transfer from VOI Vila do Farol Resort to Amilcar Cabral Intl (SID)
Transfer - Private: Standard Transfer privado (Car)
VOI Vila do Farol Resort
Amilcar Cabral Intl (SID)
Pick-up time: 01:05
25 Jan
Transport from Ilha do Sal to Lisbon
Return
TAP Air Portugal
TAP Air Portugal - TP 1550
Direct
01:05
Amilcar Cabral Intl (SID)
4h
06:05
Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
1 handbag
1 Insurances
Seguro( SGS) - Região(Continental) - Dias (8)
MULTIVIAGENS BASIC - SGS
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