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About Sal island

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Sal island attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Sal island Best beaches

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Kite Beach
Kite Beach
Kite Beach
Senior friendly

Kite Beach

Santa Maria 0.9 km
Very good
8.7
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Small open area • Crowded in season
6.5 Amenities index
Sal Beach
Sal Beach
Sal Beach
Senior friendly

Sal Beach

Cabocan 0.6 km
Very good
8.5
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Small open area • Crowded in season
7 Amenities index
Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde
Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde
Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde
Senior friendly

Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde

Santa Maria 1.9 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
4.4 Amenities index
Dune of Sal Beach
Dune of Sal Beach
Dune of Sal Beach
Senior friendly

Dune of Sal Beach

Cabocan 1.7 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.4 Amenities index
Ponta da Fragata
Ponta da Fragata
Ponta da Fragata
Good for Relax

Ponta da Fragata

Palha Verde 4.5 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Bright sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom
1 Amenities index
Playa de murdeira
Playa de murdeira
Playa de murdeira

Playa de murdeira

Murdeira 0 km
Good
7.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6 Amenities index
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Popular types of Sal island beaches

Uncrowded
Uncrowded
Sand
Sand
Fine sand
Fine sand
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Wild
Wild
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 10 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Sal island.

Long beaches in Sal island

Kite Beach

Kite Beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Santa Maria 0.9 km
Sal Beach

Sal Beach
8.5
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Cabocan 0.6 km
Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde

Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Santa Maria 1.9 km
Dune of Sal Beach

Dune of Sal Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Cabocan 1.7 km
Ponta da Fragata

Ponta da Fragata
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Palha Verde 4.5 km
Pedra Lume Beach

Pedra Lume Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Pedra de Lume 0.3 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Sal island

Kite Beach

Kite Beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Santa Maria 0.9 km
Sal Beach

Sal Beach
8.5
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Cabocan 0.6 km
Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde

Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Santa Maria 1.9 km
Dune of Sal Beach

Dune of Sal Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Cabocan 1.7 km
Ponta da Fragata

Ponta da Fragata
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Palha Verde 4.5 km
Calheta Funda Beach

Calheta Funda Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cape Verde, Palha Verde 2.8 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Sal island, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 9.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Sal island is less than 500 meters. 10 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Sal island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Sal island's beaches

Playa de murdeira
10 Ryland Capture

The beach is incredibly peaceful, and if you visit during the right season, you might even catch a glimpse of turtles nesting at night, which is truly a sight to behold. In the daytime, there is a small booth selling merchandise and souvenirs, as well as a man displaying his crafts on the beach wall.

Kite Beach
10 Vyacheslav

The beach is absolutely amazing. We walked all the way from Santa Maria to the RIU Palace. The turquoise waters are warm and gently touch the white sandy shores, making it irresistible to take a dip and cool off, especially under the intense tropical sun.

Sal Beach
10 Joline Kozma

This beach is an ideal spot for a relaxing vacation! The resort is absolutely incredible, and the locals provide outstanding service! I can't praise the island enough. There is a great variety of food and drinks to choose from. (However, the coffee at the Tortuga hotel's bar is the only one that's truly delicious.) The apartments are comfortable and just a short walk from the uncrowded and pristine beach! The pools are also just a few steps away. I highly recommend this beach for people of all ages!

Pedra Lume Beach
6 Marius Johnson

There is a restaurant near the salt lakes that is okay. However, it seems to cater exclusively to tourists as there are no locals present. The food is decent and reasonably priced, and the service is good.

Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde
9 Ren Somersby

This beach boasts a superb location and is blessed with consistently good wind during the winter season. The staff are exceptional and always willing to lend a hand. The food is especially noteworthy, with the Sunset BBQ on Tuesdays and Fridays being an absolute must-try. For those passionate about watersports, this beach is a fantastic choice as it provides an ideal environment for skill enhancement thanks to its reliable wind conditions. I highly recommend this beach to anyone seeking an unforgettable experience.

Baia da Murdeira
8 Fredrick Gerstenshire

The beach is a great spot to spend a day out with family and friends. It's easily accessible as there is no entry fee. Additionally, there is a new ship-style restaurant that will soon be opening, adding to the overall experience. Unfortunately, it wasn't open during our visit, but it's definitely something to look forward to.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the island is September - air temperature during this time warms up to 26.7°C and water up to 27.3°C. The coldest month is March - air temperature drops to 21.7°C and water to 22.2°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Sal island? In total there are 10 beaches and the most popular is Kite Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Sal island

Kite Beach

Kite Beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Santa Maria 0.9 km
Black Beach

Black Beach
6.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Cabocan 2.1 km
Dune of Sal Beach

Dune of Sal Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Cabocan 1.7 km
Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde

Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Santa Maria 1.9 km
Ponta da Fragata

Ponta da Fragata
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Cape Verde, Palha Verde 4.5 km
Calheta Funda Beach

Calheta Funda Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cape Verde, Palha Verde 2.8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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