Cape Verde, Sal Island, Santa Maria Beach, tourist looking at sunset over sea

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Sal

Though flat, desolate and overdeveloped, Sal boasts more tourists than any other island. They fall into three categories: the package-holiday crowd, hard-core windsurfers and those in transit to more interesting islands. If you don't mind the heavy tourist crowds, Sal has a fine restaurant scene, plenty of nightlife and some lovely beaches where you can unwind and enjoy some water sports.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Pedra do Lume

    Pedra do Lume

    Sal

    A great attraction is this surreal, lunarlike crater of an ancient volcano, where seawater is transformed into shimmering salt beds. You can see the old…

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