The beaches of Sal The postcard view of Cape Verde. The colourful fishing boats on Santa Maria beach, the most beautiful in Sal, in the village of the same name. © Patrice Hauser
The best island for beach side activities is Sal, along with the colourful village of Santa Maria, which has miles of fine sand. It is not surprising that the few good quality hotels of the archipelago are here. The island is also very well known for windsurfing: a lot of professionals train on the Santa Maria. Underwater diving has developed in recent years: the intact seafloor, warm water temperatures, and the presence of exotic fish are the main underwater assets.
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