Turquoise water, endless sand, and a flight that doesn't touch anywhere else on the way. Easyjet is flying non-stop to Sal from six UK cities this year, and fares start at £171 return.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Bristol, Newcastle, Manchester, Nottingham, London or Birmingham
- To: Sal, Cape Verde
- Airline: Easyjet
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: £171–£199 return
- When: July, September, October, November
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Bristol → Sal Manchester → Sal Newcastle → Sal Nottingham → Sal London → Sal Birmingham → Sal
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint back home now averages £5.50, more in London. In Sal, a cold Strela beer at a beachfront bar runs closer to £2.50, and a full plate of fresh grilled fish costs around £6. A three-course dinner for two at a decent restaurant comes to about £38, less than a single round in most UK pubs.
☀️ The Weather
Sal sits just north of the equator and barely notices the seasons. Expect highs around 28°C in July, 30°C in September, and still a solid 28°C come November, with the trade winds keeping the heat comfortable rather than heavy. Rain is rare and short when it does show up.
🏨 Where to Stay
Santa Maria is where most of the beach action is, and it covers every budget.
Hotel Dunas de Sal — 8.1/10 · From £70/night Simple, garden-set rooms two minutes from the beach, good value for a short break.
Meliá Dunas Beach Resort & Spa — 8.7/10 · From £145/night All-inclusive right on the sand, four restaurants and a spa if you'd rather not leave.
Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort — 8.8/10 · From £210/night The newest five-star on the island, with a casino, kids' club and some of the best pools in Santa Maria.
🎯 What to Do
Sal moves at beach pace, but there's plenty to fill the days.
Kitesurfing lesson at Kite Beach — One of the windiest, most reliable spots in the world to finally learn, with instructors used to complete beginners.
Buracona, the Blue Eye — A natural rock pool that turns an impossible shade of blue when the midday sun hits it, a short taxi from Santa Maria.
Swim with lemon sharks at Shark Bay — Shallow, calm water where juvenile sharks gather, safe enough to wade in and watch them up close.
Pedra de Lume salt crater — Float in the mineral-dense water of an old volcanic crater turned salt pan, similar to the Dead Sea.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Sal is also the easiest launchpad into the rest of the archipelago.
Boa Vista — Cape Verde's other big beach island, a 20-minute domestic flight away, known for quieter dunes and turtle nesting season. Search flights
Mindelo, São Vicente — The cultural capital of Cape Verde, all live music and colonial streets, reachable by a short domestic flight. Search flights
Santiago and Praia — The mainland island and capital, with mountains, colourful markets and a completely different pace to Sal. Search flights
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