Beaches in Ilha do Sal
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- MrMrsHappyRLiverpool, UK1,471 contributionsLovely long spectacular beach with beautiful blue water and lovely sand. Great to walk along the tideline. There is a pier which has the local fisherman selling their catches to the locals which is interesting to see.Written November 24, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LCDW xoxo36 contributionsWas really good!! We went through TUI and guided by Jordan, he was really great!! A biologist by back ground I think, very insightful!! Highly recommend.
Don’t go off the beaten track, we saw people feeding the sharks and trying to touch them which you aren’t meant to do. They’re wild!
Be very very carful. Very unsteady underfoot and slippery walking to the bay!!Written June 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MrMrsHappyRLiverpool, UK1,471 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.
- Scott GWashington DC, DC449 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.
- N HNewton Le Willows, UK4,542 contributionsThere are a couple of restaurants here where you can hire the sun beds for free if you eat there. The sand is lovely and soft and the water not too cold but very rocky under the waves I suggest wearing water shoes.
There is also a small gym just off the main road.Written April 2, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - David DDevon, UK27,661 contributionsThis long stretch of golden sand runs along
the southern tip of the Island of Sal. Standing on the it goes along the coast as far as the eye can see in both directions.
We visited this beach on a daily basis during our stay at the Riu Palace Santa Maria from the 11th to 20th July. The beach was far more relaxing and peaceful in comparison to the pool areas.
Outside the Hotel there are long neat rows of small palm trees. Alongside the palms there are rows of static umbrellas topped with coconut matting for shade. There are two sun loungers under each umbrella and the hotel provides towels. These are for the use of hotel guests only.
It did get a bit windy on the beach and the sea got very rough at times. The sound of the big waves crashing to the sand could be heard booming and the water shooting upwards.
There are lifeguards on duty and a flag code system is in operation. Follow the code and the lifeguards instructions for your own safety.
Even when the sea is not too rough it is still not conducive for swimming, jumping through or over the waves is the best fun.
Along the beach there are guys there, all day everyday, trying to sell you trips and tours. Obviously the Reps in the resort advise not using them.
Beach sellers are there selling jewellery, pictures made with sand, wooden carvings, baseball hats and more. They walk up and down the front line beds but don't venture in. Like the guys selling tours once you say no thanks they leave you alone.
There is also a Scube Caribe kiosk on the beach. We did see people getting body-boards here. Jet skis were parked up on the beach. Also saw some snorkeling equipment in use. They did offer boat trips. Not sure if any thing was free in the all inclusive package.
There were also horse rides along the beach, no idea what was charged.
It is so beautiful here, sadly some selfish visitors just use it as a large ashtray, cigarette ends are everywhere, which is so sad, they don't pick them up when they leave.
It is also home to Ponta do Sinó LighthouseWritten July 20, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Navigate582582369831 contributionI did a red turtle with my friend. A friend tattoo. You can barley see mine. He didn’t go deep enough. But my friends tattoo is more red and he went deeper on her so you can see it. She’s happy with hers but mine is not good… he started with me.Written March 31, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
