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Ilha do Sal

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Ilha do Sal represents an exotic island in the Atlantic Ocean gifted with powdery beaches and dormant volcanoes. Developed largely thanks to the salt industry boom of the 1800s, today the island thrives as a vacation destination perfectly suited for keen surfers. The town of Santa Maria remains a major reason to take a trip to Ilha do Sal, appealing to travelers with its pastel-colored houses, lovely eateries, and well-equipped beaches. Ilha do Sal is in Cape Verde. Plan how to spend your time in Ilha do Sal and other destinations in Cape Verde using our Cape Verde road trip app .
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Island Adventure with Shark Experience from Santa Maria BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $36
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Best things to do in Ilha do Sal

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Praia de Santa Maria
Santa Maria
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Pedra Lume Salt Crater
Ilha do Sal
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Buracona - Olho Azul
Ilha do Sal
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Viveiro, Botanical Garden & Zoo di Terra
Santa Maria
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Ponta Preta
Murdeira
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Praia Antonio Manuel Sousa
Santa Maria
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Djunta Mo Art
Santa Maria
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3RSAL
Santa Maria
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Beleza
Santa Maria
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Project Biodiversity Turtle Conservation Hatchery
Santa Maria
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Pedra de Lume Beach
Pedra de Lume
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Monte Curral
Ilha do Sal
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Shark Bay
Santa Maria
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Wavemafia Cabo Verde
Santa Maria
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Fontona
Ilha do Sal
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Surf Zone Kite & Wind Surf School
Santa Maria
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Yoga Cabo Verde
Santa Maria
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Funana Casa da Cultura
Santa Maria
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Where to stay in Ilha do Sal

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As a major hub of tourism, the town of Santa Maria offers most of the island's accommodations, located just a short drive from the airport and the capital Espargos. Most hotels and resorts ranging from budget to luxury rest near the town's shoreline, where you'll also find rental apartments and villas.
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