Top Things to do in Ilha do Sal
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The Cape Verdean island of Sal is all about the beach, baby. White sand stretches along glassy turquoise waters—perfect for a lazy day of sunning or some heart-pumping watersports. Snorkelers and divers will find plenty of tropical fish, turtles, and dolphins to look at. On dry land, kids (and grownups!) will marvel at the Terra Boa mirage, an optical illusion that conjures a peaceful-looking lake in the middle of a large, flat plain.
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1. Project Biodiversity Turtle Conservation Hatchery
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5.0 based on 243 reviews
Visit Project Biodiversity's Turtle Hatchery on the beach by the Riu Hotel to observe the excavation of Loggerhead sea turtle nests, learn about the conservation of the species and have the chance to see baby Loggerhead turtles. The public activities are during the turtle season, from August until mid-December. 2020 turtle season has officially finished!
Reviewed By CJD99 - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Very interesting talk given by volunteers at 5pm each day at hatchery. Saw baby turtles that had hatched that day being dug out of the sand and put into a bucket for transporting to the beach for release. Good work done by these people and a very worthwhile cause.
2. Praia de Santa Maria
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4.5 based on 3,912 reviews
Reviewed By diego98bis - Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Beautiful white sand beach with crystal clear water 25 degrees minimum all year ???? love that place ! Cheap food, cheap flight
3. Pedra de Lume Beach
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4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By micce79 - Huskvarna, Sweden
nice place to go to if you want to float in salty water. It´s placed in place lokking as a crater where the get salt out of the ocean water and in this you can float.
4. Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra
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4.5 based on 694 reviews
Pachamama Eco Park is not only a beautiful Garden with a lovely bar immerse in peace, but a wonderful botanical animal park, where Flora & Fauna live together in harmony. Come discover this Paradise on the island of Sal! Enjoy a stroll through the paths, pet the animals, have a picnic on the grass...or meditate in our walking-meditation labyrinth It’s also the perfect location for a photo shoot with the family, or for a birthday, or any event: cocktails, baby-shower, engagement parties, weddings, concerts and more! Contact us for any information you might need about our services.
Reviewed By Paulidsa
We expected nothing special from this botanical garden after reading reviews and given deserted views on the island after round trips across the island. When we arrived we saw an oasis with fresh green trees, various tropical species growing happily, and many animals having a good life. We took great photos. The garden is fed by the water which is re-used from hotel sewage. Very clever.
5. Ponta Preta Beach
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4.5 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By Astrid0s - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Been here a few times and the kids keep asking to go back again and again. It does have decent snorkeling, and the sea in the harbour does have a nice beach and the waves are not too big. In the afternoon you will have free music as well from the bikini-club, which is an added bonus. As it is on the strip of all-inclusive hotels there is hardly anything to get a quick bite to eat.
6. Buracona - Olho Azul
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4.0 based on 1,164 reviews
Reviewed By Sabelhp - Paphos, Cyprus
Spectacular. Part of the ‘Postcards of Sal’ tour. Spent enough time here to enjoy this spectacular natural phenomenon. Small bar and trinket shop available too.
7. Praia Antonio Manuel Sousa
8. Terra Boa
9. Fontona
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3.5 based on 8 reviews
