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An elegant, adult-only hotel, providing a tranquil getaway on the island of Sal.
Unwind, rest and relax in this stylish hotel, boasting a tropical garden and a stunning range of rooms. Staying at this hotel will elevate your experience in Sal and provide you with the ultimate relaxing getaway. Each room boasts sleek furnishings and a contemporary design, choose from rooms with furnished terraces overlooking gardens, swimming pools or sea views.
The stunning expanse of golden sand on the hotel’s doorstep is Santa Maria Beach, one of Cape Verde’s most well-known shorelines. With wave breakers out to sea, the waters directly in front of the hotel are lovely and calm, however, for those who are looking to get active and try out some watersports, Santa Maria is the perfect beach for this.
Choose from four bars and four restaurants, all available to taste delicious food and drink in stunning settings. With a buffet restaurant available for relaxed dining, or a traditional Italian restaurant offering authentic dishes. Relax at the pool snack bar during the day, for refreshments in between sunbathing!
There are plenty of activities available in the hotel, from fitness classes to beach volleyball and water polo. There are three pools to choose from, so you will be spoilt for choice on where to lay your towel! In the evening, delve into sunset celebrations, traditional African music or themed parties, to dance the night away Cape Verdean style! The town of Santa Maria is also nearby, opening up opportunities to explore the local area, eateries and shops.
Official local hotel rating: 5 star
Deluxe Double
From £1,226pp
Sleeps up to 2
Minimum child age: 18
Deluxe Double rooms are 430 ft² and come with a queen sized bed, air-conditioning shower, flat-screen TV, WI-FI and a balcony with garden view.
Deluxe Double with Terrace
From £1,345pp
Deluxe Double rooms are 430 ft² and come with a queen sized bed, air-conditioning shower, flat-screen TV, WI-FI and a terrace with garden view.
Deluxe Double Ocean Front
From £1,429pp
Deluxe Double with Ocean Front are 452 ft² and come with a queen sized bed, air-conditioning shower, flat-screen TV, WI-FI and a balcony or terrace with sea view.
Deluxe Double Ocean Front with Whirlpool
From £1,499pp
Deluxe Double with Ocean Front are 452 ft² and come with a queen sized bed, air-conditioning shower, flat-screen TV, WI-FI and a whirpool as well as a balcony or terrace with sea view.
Deluxe Double Swim-up
From £1,541pp
Deluxe Double Swim-up rooms are 775 ft² and come with a queen sized bed, air-conditioning shower, flat-screen TV, WI-FI and a furnished private terrace with direct access to the pool.
Junior Suite
From £1,534pp
Juinior Suites are 775 ft² and span over two floors. They are located on the ground floor and come with a bedroom, queen sized bed, shower, bathtub, double sink, flat-screen TV, lounge area with sofa, dining table, and private terrace with a garden view.
White sand beaches and turquoise sea.
Principally a beach resort with long stretches of white sand and an abundance of water sports Sal is really an island for beach lovers as most of the island's sights and attractions can be seen in half a day.
By night, Santa Maria, the main tourist area in Sal boasts a lively atmosphere with a good choice of bars and restaurants.
Sal is the most developed of all the Cape Verde Islands in terms of tourism yet still has a very barren landscape. In the north of the island you will find a salt lake in an extinct volcano crater, an impressive sight. Marine life around the coast of Sal and the rest of the archipelago is high with countless species including flamboyant tropical fish, dolphins and turtles.
Live music plays a huge part in Cape Verdean culture and is often performed live in various bars in Santa Maria during the evening. This is a unique experience and one not to be missed.
A large percentage of visitors come to Sal for the water sports and it's hardly surprising. Sal's long sandy beaches and turquoise water make a wonderful playground for water sports enthusiasts. It is also the perfect place for relaxing in the sun and enjoying long walks along the coastline. Sal is considered to be amongst the world's top five windsurfing locations so it is not uncommon to see bright coloured sails dotted about the ocean. Kite surfing, diving and deep-sea fishing are also very big on Sal. There are plenty of places to hire equipment, have lessons and organise trips.
Santa Maria beach on Sal is simply stunning, offering four and a half miles of golden white sand. You can always find your own piece of paradise here, whether it be enjoying long romantic strolls along the shoreline and relaxing into the pure peacefulness, or hunting out the excellent water sports that the waters provides the perfect playground for.
The following are just a couple of festivals that take place on Sal:
Nossa Sra. De Piedade (Our Lady of Pity) 15th August - Mass, processions, swimming contests and music festival on beach with local musicians.
Santa Maria Festival (Municipality Day) 16th & 17th September - Music festival
It's important to remember that tourism is still very much in its infancy in Cape Verde. There's ongoing development on the islands, so you may see and hear building works, so if there's work taking place in or next to your chosen hotel, we will advise if you we think it will affect your holiday. You may also encounter locals selling paintings and handicrafts, however they're quite harmless.
With constant breezes the Islands don't disappoint for windsurfing holidays and the keenest windsurfer can pretty well count on being able to windsurf every day; however the seas and wind dictate that you need a fairly high level of competence and experience.
Due to their position within the winter tradewind belt, the Cape Verde Islands boast near perfect wind conditions from late November to June and so the Island of Sal has been a popular haven for windsurfing holidays for years.
On Sal, the main area for windsurfing is at the southern end of the island in Santa Maria. The bay here has a white sandy beach stretching for approximately 4km with a steep sand entry in parts.
For the more experienced, seeking the rush of some serious wave riding then a visit to Punta Preta, on the rougher west side, is a must. Waves here can reach up to 8ft running onto a stony shore break.
The Cape Verde Islands are a diver's paradise with wrecks to explore, rich tropical underwater flora and a massive array of fish including shoals of rockfish and bream, dolphins, turtles and sharks.
Cat sharks are frequently seen and with some luck you can also observe tiger sharks, lemon sharks, hammer-head sharks and mako sharks.
We are pleased to offer diving with Cabo Verde Diving based on the beach near the Meliá hotel in Santa Maria, Sal. Dives, courses and equipment hire can be arranged by your resort representatives or prior to your holiday.
Cabo Verde Diving offers dives every day in the morning and afternoon. Night dives and dive packages (6 or more dives) can also be arranged.