Discover Sal holidays centred around Santa Maria's golden beaches, excellent hotel choice, restaurants, watersports and year-round sunshine.
Sal is one of Cape Verde's most popular islands for holidays, combining the long sandy beaches of Santa Maria with a wide choice of hotels, restaurants, watersports and things to do.
Most of our Sal holidays are centred around Santa Maria on the south coast, where golden beaches, hotels, shops, restaurants and bars are all within easy reach. Whether you are looking for an all-inclusive beach break, a couples escape or a more active holiday, Sal is an easy island to enjoy from the moment you arrive.
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Santa Maria is Sal's main holiday resort and where you will find most of the island's hotels. Its long beach stretches along the south coast, with turquoise water, beach bars and watersports close by.
The town itself gives Sal a different feel from more resort-led Cape Verde islands. Restaurants, cafés, bars and shops are easy to reach from many hotels, so you can spend the day relaxing beside the sea and still head out independently in the evening.
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Our Sal collection includes beachfront resorts, adults-only escapes, family-friendly hotels and smaller properties close to the centre of Santa Maria.
Popular choices include Hotel Morabeza, Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort and Robinson Cabo Verde, alongside a wider selection of hotels for different budgets and holiday styles.
If you prefer to have meals and drinks included, you can also compare our all-inclusive Cape Verde hotels .
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Sal is best known for its beaches, but there is plenty to see away from the coast. The Pedra de Lume salt flats offer a glimpse into the island's history, while inland tours reveal desert scenery and the famous Terra Boa mirage.
Santa Maria is also one of Cape Verde's main centres for watersports, with opportunities for diving, sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Explore excursions and experiences in Sal or visit our recommended things to do in Sal .
Sal is generally the stronger choice if you want more restaurants, bars, hotel variety and activities around Santa Maria. Boa Vista offers a quieter, more resort-led experience with long stretches of beach and wide-open landscapes.
If you are choosing between Cape Verde's two best-known beach islands, read our full Sal vs Boa Vista comparison .
Sal works particularly well for first-time visitors to Cape Verde, couples, families and anyone who wants a beach holiday without spending the entire trip inside a resort.
The concentration of hotels, restaurants, activities and beaches around Santa Maria makes it easy to combine relaxed days with meals out, watersports and exploring more of the island.
Not sure whether Sal is the right island for you? Compare it with the rest of the archipelago in our guide to choosing the best Cape Verde island for your holiday .
Sal's calendar includes local celebrations and music events throughout the year. Santa Maria Festival, held around Municipality Day in September, is one of the island's best-known celebrations, bringing live music, food and events to the town.
For a broader look at Cape Verdean culture, visit our guide to festivals and music in Cape Verde .
Browse our Sal holidays and hotels or speak to our Cape Verde specialists if you would like help choosing the right property, board basis or part of Santa Maria for your stay.
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Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort
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Odjo d'Agua Hotel
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Dunas de Sal Hotel
Hotel Morabeza
Oasis Belorizonte
Hotel Da Luz
Oasis Salinas Sea