{"id":28639,"date":"2018-10-30T06:00:16","date_gmt":"2018-10-30T13:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=28639"},"modified":"2025-08-25T05:36:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T12:36:52","slug":"sal-cape-verde","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/sal-cape-verde\/","title":{"rendered":"SAL, CAPE VERDE TRAVEL GUIDE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are searching for a mix of culture, relaxation and lots of watersports, then Sal, Cape Verde is the perfect island for you!\u00a0Sal is one of the ten islands that make up Cape Verde, and\u00a0is located around 570 kilometers from the main Cape Verde Peninsula in West Africa. Sal has a warm climate, with an average temperature of between 24 and 30 degrees Celsius all year round.\u00a0The island also has very little rainfall with an average of five or six days a year, so you can almost never go wrong with the weather. In this article I&#8217;m excited to share why you should add Sal, Cape Verde to your island bucket list!<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-12-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Guide Sal, Cape Verde\" width=\"1103\" height=\"735\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-12-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-12-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-12.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1103px) 100vw, 1103px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>TURTLES<\/h3>\n<p><span><\/span>Sal is a popular place to see turtles, especially during their breeding time between July and October. Between these months there will be a lot of turtles coming up on to the beach to lay their eggs. August is the best time to witness\u00a0this.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind it\u2019s forbidden to go to the hatching areas on your own, but you can book and go with a guide.\u00a0Also keep in mind some of the beaches are entirely closed to visitors during the breeding season. These beaches are guarded by policeman and guards, so always be careful. Watching the turtles hatch will be a moment you\u2019ll never forget!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-1-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Guide Sal, Cape Verde\" width=\"1159\" height=\"772\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-1-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-1.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1159px) 100vw, 1159px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>KITE SURFING<\/h3>\n<p><span><\/span>Once a year Sal hosts the kite surfing world championships. This championship takes place in February, which is\u00a0considered the\u00a0windiest month on the\u00a0island. This is a big event on the island, and well worth a watch if you happen to be on the\u00a0island during the event.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde.png\" alt=\"Travel Guide Sal, Cape Verde\" width=\"1138\" height=\"689\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28641\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span><\/span>ESPARGOS<\/h3>\n<p><span><\/span>The capital city of Sal is Espargos which is definitely a must visit place on the island. The city is named after the wild asparagus that grows in the city. Espargos does have a number of very poor\u00a0neighborhoods, with a lot of people living in slums.The city of Espargos is filled with very\u00a0colorful houses and they use these houses to navigate around the city, as none of the roads have street names. I would recommend exploring the non-touristy places in the city, as they are less crowded and you can explore the city how locals experience it.<\/p>\n<p>One place you should definitely visit is the Espargos view point, where you can see the entire city and the stunning view. During our time in the city we played a local game called Ouril, which is the oldest game in Africa. It is also makes for a great souvenir to take home.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-13-774x1032.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Guide Sal, Cape Verde\" width=\"1126\" height=\"1501\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28654\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-13-774x1032.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-13-1080x1440.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-13.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1126px) 100vw, 1126px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>FOOD ON SAL<\/h3>\n<p><span><\/span>During your time in Sal,\u00a0I recommend tasting the national dish called cachupa, which is very delicious and filling stew. Many locals eat this meal three times a day so it&#8217;s worth a try. The fish is also very good on the island, where it is all caught freshly by local fisherman and is very high quality.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-14.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Guide Sal, Cape Verde\" width=\"1096\" height=\"1096\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-14.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-14-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1096px) 100vw, 1096px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>RESORTS<\/h3>\n<p><span><\/span>The majority of the accommodation on the island are resorts, which are lovely places to relax after a long day of exploring. Most of the resorts have private beaches, which is perfect if you\u00a0don&#8217;t like crowded beaches. Many of these resorts also have spas, perfect for getting a relaxing massage to relax and clear your head, after all the\u00a0activities and exploring. Some of the best reviewed hotels are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/cv\/hilton-cabo-verde-sal-resort.en.html?aid=1435586&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hilton Cabo Verde<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/cv\/odjo-d-39-agua.en.html?aid=1435586&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Odjo d&#8217;Agua Hotel<\/a>, and\u00a0<span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/cv\/fashion-beach-club.en.html?aid=1435586&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Budha Beach Hotel<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-4-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Guide Sal, Cape Verde\" width=\"1121\" height=\"747\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-4-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-4-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-4.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1121px) 100vw, 1121px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>SANTA MARIA<\/h3>\n<p>If you like to go for a drink or a nice dinner, the small beachfront village of Santa Maria is the place to go. Santa\u00a0Maria has lots of beachfront restaurants and bars to choose from, which have a laid back and chilled vibe. There\u2019s two amazing places where you can eat lobster called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.nl\/Restaurant_Review-g482848-d2165395-Reviews-Cretcheu-Santa_Maria_Ilha_do_Sal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span><\/span>Cretcheu<\/a> and <span><\/span>Chez Pastis, I would definitely recommend a meal in either of them. Santa\u00a0Maria also has a number of places to rent surfboards and other\u00a0watersports equipment, which is great exercise and lots of fun.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-8-774x774.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Guide Sal, Cape Verde\" width=\"1106\" height=\"1106\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-8-774x774.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-8-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-8.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1106px) 100vw, 1106px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span><\/span>PALMERA<\/h3>\n<p><span><\/span>Palmera is a small fisherman town located close to Santa Maria. It\u2019s very small and not many tourist visit the town so you can\u00a0experience how the true locals live. From this village, you can see how the fisherman return from the sea with\u00a0their catch of the day and watch them unload their boats with lots of fresh produce.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-5-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Guide Sal, Cape Verde\" width=\"1074\" height=\"716\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-5-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-5-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-5.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1074px) 100vw, 1074px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span><\/span>PEDRA LUMA<\/h3>\n<p><span><\/span>Did you think the only sea you can float in was the\u00a0Dead Sea? Think again. In Sal you can float in the old salt mines, which were created with a lake over a large number of years. The salt in the lake is 26 times saltier than average seawater, so it stings your eyes and wounds like crazy!<\/p>\n<p>The feeling of floating without an inflatable is so weird, but also the best feeling! Around the lake you can see the old machines and tools they worked with back in the day, which is impressive to see how they used to work and how hard they worked. Once your done floating in the lake, you can rinse off the salt in the showers provided. However, I recommend just letting the salt dry on your skin then rising it off later at your hotel, which it doubles as a good natural scrub and leaves your body feeling so soft.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-6-774x581.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Guide Sal, Cape Verde\" width=\"1052\" height=\"789\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28647\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-6-774x581.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-6-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-6.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1052px) 100vw, 1052px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span><\/span>VIVEIRO<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/viveirocaboverde.wixsite.com\/viveiro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span><\/span>Viveiro<\/a> is a botanic garden, which contains a large number of plants that grow within Sal and on the other islands of Cape Verde. The gardens also have rescued animals\u00a0which call the garden home. The gardens are a great place to visit if you like nature and wildlife, we had a guide who showed us around and explained all about the plants and animals which live there.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-7-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Guide Sal, Cape Verde\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-7-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-7-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-7.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span><\/span>BURACONA<\/h3>\n<p><span><\/span>Buracona is\u00a0considered the famous blue eye of the island. While the island\u00a0doesn&#8217;t\u00a0actually have a blue eye, there is a rock formation which has a hole in the rocks where you can see the sea\u00a0through it.\u00a0When the sun hits the right angle, the sea shines bright blue. You have to be there are the right time to see the whole eye. The majority of the time you can only see a\u00a0piece of it, but it is\u00a0definitely worth a visit, it looks magical!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-9-774x581.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Guide Sal, Cape Verde\" width=\"1128\" height=\"847\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-9-774x581.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-9-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-9.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1128px) 100vw, 1128px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>SHARK BAY<\/h3>\n<p>On the east side of Sal, there is a rocky beach called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.nl\/Attraction_Review-g482848-d7023122-Reviews-Shark_Bay-Santa_Maria_Ilha_do_Sal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shark Bay<\/a>. Here there are lots of lemon sharks which you can get up close with, even from as little as 50\u00a0meters into the ocean. The baby lemon sharks will come up very close, sometimes even just a\u00a0meter away, while fully grown sharks\u00a0don&#8217;t come up as close and stay a few meters away from you. The babies and the full-grown lemon sharks will never be spotted together, because the adults will eat the babies if they get the chance, so you will only see one of the two.<\/p>\n<p>On the beach you see a lot of trash lying around, which has been washed ashore by the ocean. Locals do a trash collection once a week, but it\u00a0always seems to come back the next day. So please be kind to our\u00a0environment and pick up any trash to see on the beach.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-2.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Guide Sal, Cape Verde\" width=\"1027\" height=\"685\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28643\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>SCUBA DIVING<\/h3>\n<p><span><\/span>Sal is a great place to go scuba diving, because there is a lot of\u00a0marine life underwater, including puffer fish, turtles and even sharks. If you are lucky you can even see whales between February and April. We were there in July so we\u00a0didn&#8217;t see any whales but we were lucky enough to dive in some shipwrecks and caves. I\u00a0recommend diving with the\u00a0PADI certified location, such as\u00a0<span><\/span>Scuba Team Cabo Verde. The people were very nice, caring and made you feel welcome. I even got seasick on the boat and they looked after me.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-3.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Guide Sal, Cape Verde\" width=\"999\" height=\"999\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>SAL VERSUS THE OTHER\u00a0CAPE VERDE ISLANDS<\/h3>\n<p>Sal is the driest island of Cape Verde islands, so there are not a lot of\u00a0wildlife on the island compared to others. The islands dry\u00a0landscape means there are no farmers, as nothing will grow. Other\u00a0islands are not so dry, so they have more\u00a0wildlife and plants. Sal&#8217;s landscape is very flat with a lot of rocks, while other islands are mountainous and green.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-11-774x516.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Guide Sal, Cape Verde\" width=\"1025\" height=\"683\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-11-774x516.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-11-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-11.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1025px) 100vw, 1025px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>GETTING AROUND<\/h3>\n<p>The easiest way to get\u00a0around the island is by taxi and it will only cost a few Euro&#8217;s to go from one place to another. I\u00a0don&#8217;t advise you to take a bus or hop in a random\u00a0vehicle as the locals often do, because it&#8217;s not always the safest option for tourists. The drivers\u00a0aren&#8217;t the safest and\u00a0you have to wait on the side of narrow roads for the buses.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-10-774x514.jpg\" alt=\"Travel Guide Sal, Cape Verde\" width=\"1126\" height=\"748\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-10-774x514.jpg 774w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-10-1080x717.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/sal-cape-verde-10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1126px) 100vw, 1126px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>CONCLUSION<\/h3>\n<p>Sal is a great place to\u00a0visit and explore if you want to do some water sports, dive with marine wildlife as well as just exploring the\u00a0local area. Sal is a small island so you can explore places quickly and easily, giving you plenty of time to relax and undertake some water sports, which make for a great holiday combination,\u00a0definitely\u00a0worth\u00a0traveling to.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>We hope that this article has inspired you to visit Sal. If you have any questions about the destination please leave these in the comments below. <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>To receive our articles and reviews straight to your inbox <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/subscribe\/\"><b><i>Subscribe Here<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>. <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Our Top Places To Stay In Sal, Cape Verde<\/em><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/cv\/hilton-cabo-verde-sal-resort.en.html?aid=1435586&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hilton Cabo Verde<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/cv\/odjo-d-39-agua.en.html?aid=1435586&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Odjo d&#8217;Agua Hotel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/cv\/fashion-beach-club.en.html?aid=1435586&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Budha Beach Hotel<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Find the best price on hotels in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en.html?city=-1313566&amp;aid=1435586&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sal, Cape Verde<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> AirBnB with this link<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and receive a US $35 off your first booking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><em>Read More About Island Guides<\/em><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/cayman-islands\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What To Do &amp; See On The Cayman Islands<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/tahiti-bora-bora\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tahiti &amp; Bora Bora, The Most Amazing Islands In The Pacific<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/unforgettable-places-philippines\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 Unforgettable Places In The Philippines<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/caye-caulker\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Quick Guide To Caye Caulker, Belize<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><i>Author<\/i><\/h4>\n<p>We Are Travel Girls Contributor <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maxime van der Steen<\/span><br \/>\nConnect with <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maxime<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/maximevandersteen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span><\/span>Instagram<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"https:\/\/nl.pinterest.com\/maximevanderste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinterest<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><i>Pin For Later<\/i><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/TRAVEL-GUIDE-SAL-CAPE-VERDE.jpg\" alt=\"TRAVEL GUIDE SAL, CAPE VERDE\" width=\"1071\" height=\"1605\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-28657\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>This website is a free resource and to keep it free for our readers we may use affiliate links in our articles. 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