You could spend another Dutch winter chasing daylight that never quite arrives, or you could be on a beach with 25°C and zero rain forecast. Easyjet and Transavia are both flying non-stop from Amsterdam to Sal, Cape Verde, from €155 return.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- To: Sal, Cape Verde
- Airline: Easyjet / Transavia
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: €155–€199 return
- When: November 2026 – February 2027
Example dates:
24/11/2026 - 03/12/2026
05/01/2027 - 04/02/2027
12/01/2027 - 04/02/2027
26/01/2027 - 04/02/2027
30/01/2027 - 04/02/2027
02/02/2027 - 23/02/2027
16/02/2027 - 23/02/2027
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💰 How far does your money go?
That €4.50 cappuccino you grab on the way to work in Amsterdam gets you a cappuccino and change in Sal, where one costs around €1.65. A full fast-food combo runs about €3, less than a single draft beer back home, and a proper sit-down meal for two comes in around €25.
☀️ The Weather
Sal sits at a steady 24–26°C from November through February, with 8 to 9 hours of sunshine a day and next to no rain. Nights stay mild too, rarely dropping below 19°C, so you can leave the jacket at home.
🏨 Where to Stay
Most of the action is in Santa Maria, on the southern tip of the island.
Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde — 8.0/10 · From €65/night A solid budget base with a pool and restaurant, a short walk from the beach.
Hotel Odjo d'água — 8.5/10 · From €140/night Right on the seafront with sunset views from most rooms, ideal for couples.
Hotel Riu Cabo Verde — 8.6/10 · From €280/night Adults-only, all-inclusive, direct beach access. Worth it if you want to do nothing at all.
🎯 What to Do
Sal isn't a city break, it's a slow-down island.
Kitesurfing at Kite Beach — Consistent trade winds make Santa Maria one of Europe's easiest kitesurfing trips, with schools renting gear right on the sand.
Buracona (the Blue Eye) — A natural rock pool that turns bright blue in the late morning sun, a short taxi ride from Santa Maria.
Pedra de Lume salt crater — Float in a salt lake inside an old volcanic crater, denser than the Dead Sea.
Santa Maria pier at sunset — Fishermen bring in the day's catch as the sky turns orange, then it's straight into the beach bars.
Winter in Amsterdam is grey and getting greyer. Sal is waiting with sun that doesn't quit. Grab a date before these fares climb back up.
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