Sal Travel Guide
Cape Verde
Sal is a Cape Verdean city on Sal Island, with a population of 29,110. It is served by Amilcar Cabral International Airport, making air travel the main straightforward way to arrive.
The island’s named beaches include Ponta Preta, 14.4 kilometres from the city, and Santa Maria Beach, 16.2 kilometres away. Sal has a warm, generally dry climate, with coastal conditions throughout the year.
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Pays in CVE
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +238
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated for good service in Cape Verde, but it's not obligatory. A small tip can go a long way.
Best time to visit Sal
Jan
26°0Feb
25°1Mar
26°0Apr
27°1May
27°0Jun
28°0Jul
29°2Aug
30°10Sep
30°8Oct
31°2Nov
29°2Dec
27°2Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Sal
Ponta Preta
14.4 km away
Santa Maria Beach
16.2 km away
Things to do in Sal
Estádio Marcelo Leitão
stadium arena
2.1 km
Lajedo dos Espargos
historic site
1.1 km
Porto De Palmeira
historic site
4.7 km
Mirrage
historic site
2.5 km
Radar Espargos
historic site
0 km
Getting there
Amilcar Cabral International Airport · 0 km
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