Base Location: Sal Island (most popular for tourists)
Other notable islands: Santiago (Praia), São Vicente (Mindelo), Boa Vista
Day 1: Arrival & Santa Maria Exploration (Sal Island)
Morning
- Arrive at Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID), Sal
- Transfer to hotel in Santa Maria
- Check-in & welcome drink
Afternoon
- Walk along Santa Maria Beach
- Visit Pontão de Santa Maria (famous wooden pier)
- Explore local shops & beach bars
Evening
- Dinner at Restaurante Morabeza (seafood and Creole cuisine)
- Optional: Live Cape Verdean music performance nearby
Day 2: Island Tour of Sal – Natural Wonders
Morning
- Guided Sal Island Tour (Full-day or half-day)
- Visit Pedra de Lume Salt Crater – float in the salt lake
- Stop by Espargos, Sal’s capital town
- Explore Buracona – Blue Eye Cave
- Swim in Regona Lagoon (if open for bathing)
Afternoon
- Lunch at Palmeira Fishing Village
- Visit Shark Bay (stand in shallow water with lemon sharks)
Evening
- Return to Santa Maria
- Dinner at Odjo d’Agua Restaurant overlooking the ocean
Day 3: Boa Vista Day Trip or Water Activities
Option A: Boa Vista Island Day Tour (by plane or ferry)
- Visit Praia de Chaves and Deserto de Viana
- Explore Sal Rei town
- Return in evening
Option B: Stay in Sal for water sports
Morning
- Try kite surfing, windsurfing, or scuba diving
- Jet ski or catamaran excursion
Afternoon
- Lunch at The Dubliner
- Relax at Ponta Preta Beach or get a beach massage
Evening
- Sunset drinks at Luna Lounge
- Dinner at Chez Pastis (intimate fine dining spot)
Day 4: Cultural Immersion & Relaxation
Morning
- Visit the Viveiro Botanical Garden
- Optional: Local cooking class or Creole dance session
Afternoon
- Lunch at Angulo Beach Club
- Free time to relax or shop for souvenirs
- Spa treatment or beachfront yoga session
Evening
- Attend a Cape Verdean music night (morna, funaná)
- Dinner at Leonardo Café
Day 5: Sunrise, Souvenirs & Departure
Morning
- Early sunrise walk on Santa Maria beach
- Breakfast at hotel
- Shop for locally made crafts, grogue (rum), and spices
Midday
- Check out
- Transfer to airport
- Depart Cabo Verde ����
Getting There
- Direct flights from Lisbon, Paris, Amsterdam, Dakar, and select European cities
- Visa-free/visa-on-arrival for many nationalities
Recommended Hotels in Sal
- Hotel Morabeza (4★ beachfront classic)
- Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort (luxury)
- Hotel Odjo d’Agua (boutique with ocean view)
- Ouril Hotel Julia (budget-friendly, great location)
