Sal
Island
boasts the most established of
the two international airports
in the archipelago plus miles of
palm lined sandy beaches. Accordingly,
Sal has developed as the busiest
of
all Cape Verde
Islands, particularly for
those interested in water sports
such
as scuba diving. Moreover, the
government is seeking to expand
the popularity of the island and
has invested heavily in the tourism
sector.
Sal is also the most cosmopolitan
of the Islands with a busy nightlife.
It must be noted however, that
the Island is not developed on
a scale equal to other Islands
in the Atlantic (e.g. Tenerife).
With a population of circa 15,000
Sal still offers property investors
a secluded
retreat coupled with modern day
infrastructure and facilities.
A flat island, Sal is designed
primarily for sun worshippers with
summer temperatures topping 28°C
(83°F) and over 340 days of
sun per year. The best beaches
are between the airport and Santa
Maria in the south. The island’s
capital, Santa Maria, is a picturesque
town, flowing with pastel colours,
crystal blue waters and intimate
coves.
Getting
There
Flights are available to Sal currently from Portugal via TAP Airlines. In November
2006, direct flights will be available from the UK.
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