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Sal Essentials
Sal’s landscape is defined by its industrial salt heritage and volcanic geology. This selection features the salt pans of Pedra de Lume, situated inside an extinct crater where high salinity allows for effortless floating. The northern coast offers the Buracona Blue Eye cave and the Terra Boa mirages. In the south, the Santa Maria pier remains a focal point for daily fish trade alongside historic salt scales, while surrounding beaches like Ponta Preta serve as international hubs for windsurfing.
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Climate & when to visit
Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November, December
Practical information
- Currency
- Cape Verdean Escudo CVE · Card payments · Commonly accepted
- Electricity
- 220 V · 50 HzType C / Type F
- Languages
- Portuguese
- Tap water
- Not safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +238
Tours & Activities
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