Things to Do in Ilha do Sal, Cape Verde - Ilha do Sal Attractions
Things to Do in Ilha do Sal
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Praia de Santa Maria, Pedra Lume Salt Crater, Shark Diving, Historic Sites. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Private and Luxuryfrom$42per adult$39- fromper adult$65
Zipliningfromper adult$54
On the Waterfromper adult$33
On the Waterfromper adult$50
Private and Luxuryfromper adult$76
Bike Toursfromper adult$33
Likely To Sell Outfromper adult$28
Pack Animal Toursfromper adult$58
Raftingfromper group (up to 4)$204
Beaches
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Salt mines and crater offering a serene walk through a hand-carved tunnel and a refreshing dip in warm, salty waters. Historical site with a tranquil floating experience and natural beauty.
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Nature & Wildlife Areas
Conservation sanctuary dedicated to sea turtle preservation, providing interactive experiences like baby turtle hatch viewings and educational talks on species protection.
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Beaches
Rocky beach terrain requiring sturdy water shoes for navigating to Shark Bay, where clear waters allow for close encounters with baby lemon sharks in their natural habitat.
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Nature & Wildlife Areas
Tranquil botanic gardens intertwined with an animal sanctuary featuring a range of plants and rescue animals in serene surroundings, complete with a café set amidst tropical and cactus displays.
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Bodies of Water
Natural cave with a sunlit "Blue Eye" phenomenon, complemented by coastal views, a botanical garden, an observation tower, and a museum detailing local marine life.
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Casinos
Casino with a vibrant atmosphere, providing a range of games including blackjack, poker, and roulette. Regular poker tournaments and a variety of slot machines available in a modern setting.
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Piers & Boardwalks
Pier bustling with local life, offers a picturesque beach setting, daily fish catches, and a vibrant market for handmade goods amidst friendly community interactions.
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What travelers are saying
- Joanna LGloucester, UK10 contributionsIt’s a lovely beach with soft sand and some great waves. The lifeguard was there for few hours during the day, always check the flags system, which I think works very well. Waves were amazing depending on the time of the day. Highly recommended to go for a walk or sunbathing.Written February 17, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BannedDESan Francisco, California6,540 contributions6 Euros to enter, then 1 Euro for 30 second rinse in the showers. The building area is sheletered from the wind so the warmest place. Even inside the rater its VERY windy. These islands are not World famous for windsurfing without reason! My town San Francisco is the windiest in the US but it has calm days, NOT SO Cabo Verde in winter. A calm day means 15 knots or under.Written January 22, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TLL48Spalding, UK1,337 contributionsThe best out of the experience is knowing the good work that this young team are doing in preserving the continuity of turtle population in Cape Verde. We were very impressed with this, which led us to wanting to contribute.
As for the experience itself, the talk is very informative and you’ll get to see baby turtles, which is very endearing. Good to understand the types of turtles seen on the islands, and that the Loggerhead is the only one that breeds on Sal and keeps on returning year after year.
This is a definite must - please contribute in any way you can, by donating or symbolically adopting.Written November 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - amanda gBirmingham, UK14 contributionsEnjoyable afternoon. Be careful with guides-feeding the sharks shouldn't happen but some do. You can hire crocs for 3eurosWritten March 24, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chris GCambridge, UK7 contributionsThis is more of a menagerie than a garden but it is a sheltered place for a stroll and the ice cream is excellent!
Top - wear closed shoes, the fine gravel is painful in sandals…Written February 7, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MrMrsHappyRLiverpool, UK1,497 contributionsBeautiful long beach with some nice sand dunes. Can get breezy so make sure wearing sun cream and the sand is soft so wear sandals. The dunes are quite a good area for birdwatching. A few early mornings birding saw Hoopoe Lark, Bar Tailed Lark, Black Crowned Lark, Osprey, Kentish Plover, Whimbrel, Cape Verde Sparrow here a few mornings.Written November 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MrMrsHappyRLiverpool, UK1,497 contributionsAlthough we came at the wrong time to see the eye of Buracina (which is when the sun is directly overrated), there are spectacular views of the coastline with various different boardwalks and you can see the waves crashing onto the rocks.Written November 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chris_KOKoblenz, Germany3,750 contributionsModern and large casino next to the Hilton Hotel, which you wouldn't necessarily expect in Cabo Verde. In addition to numerous slot machines, there is blackjack, poker and roulette. Poker tournaments take place on Tuesdays and Fridays at 9 p.m. (No Limit Hold'em, buy-in €50). There doesn't seem to be a dress code. Prices for drinks are quite high, €4 for a small beer.Written March 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- nadia089Huddersfield, UK637 contributionsIt’s a nice place for a stroll and see the fish being brought ashore,there are the usual stalls and craftsman carving shells and rock,there’s a couple of guys with monkeys which I didn’t find amusing though others seemed to like it.There are places to book water activities and also cafes.Written January 28, 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Glenn HOxford, UK278 contributionsMy upbringing leaves me unable to pass a church and I am glad I stopped. It is a peaceful building that appears to have diverse uses for the general community in both gatherings and educationWritten January 20, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- woodie49Brighton, UK1,024 contributionsLovely Church on the main street between taxis and beach. WE would ordinarily go in but it was Sunday morning when we visited and people were gathered around as there clearly was a Service.Written February 29, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Scott GWashington DC, DC447 contributionsMy tour of the island stopped here; for a small fee you can go to the salt pan and swim/float around. I wore my bathing suit under my clothes; bring a towel. It's cool to feel yourself floating in the water, almost whether you wan to or not. The salt stays on you, leaving my suit with a fine layer of grit. It's a good experience suitable for people of most ages. Afterwards you can walk up a dirt "path" to the top of the mine and have a great view of the salt pans on one side and the desert on the other.Written January 22, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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