Sal is a sun-soaked island paradise located in the northern region of Cape Verde archipelago, off the Northwest coast of Africa. The island, marked by its vibrant Creole culture, is renowned for its pristine white sandy beaches such as the Santa Maria and Palmeira beaches, which are an ideal venue for a variety of marine activities including diving, surfing, and fishing. Its moon-like volcanic landscapes, featuring impressive natural formations like Buracona lagoon, are perfect for adventure seekers. Furthermore, Sal is also famous for its traditional music performances which come alive on the vibrant streets of its sleepy towns at night, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the vibrant African rhythms.

I am obsessed with Cape Verde! I was only in Santa Maria as I didn’t have much time there but it was amazing. I felt very safe and relaxed. January is amazing time to visit Sal! It’s a very touristic place full of resorts so I can tell that prices were for tourists not for locals, but they were still ok, just do your research and you can find great and cheap places:) And I felt very safe even walking alone at night - there were always a lot of people everywhere so I was never actually alone.

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