The Islands Of Cape Verde From The Heart

Explore Sal: Cape Verde’s Most Popular Island

Sal stands out as Cape Verde's most beloved island, celebrated for its striking, moon-like landscapes and vibrant atmosphere. 

The island is sprinkled with colorful, cobbled towns, such as Santa Maria in the south. Here, you’ll discover a charming blend of surf shops, traditional restaurants, and a lively square filled with al fresco cafés.

The island’s crowning jewel, however, is its breathtaking beach, stretching an impressive eight kilometers. 

While watersports like windsurfing and kitesurfing attract thrill-seekers, the sometimes choppy sea makes sunbathing an equally popular choice for relaxation.

Whether you're seeking adventure or tranquility, Sal offers an unforgettable slice of Cape Verde.

You'll find Limassol is a real city full of shops, bars and restaurants, along with being one of  Cyprus’ largest resort.

Limassol is a busy port steeped with history, culture and tradition, as well as a couple of fine beaches and plenty of nightlife. 

Dasoudi Beach offers a mix of golden sand & pebbles, Lady’s Mile beach is a popular destination for Cypriots on summer weekends, so beware it could be very busy.

The old town offers charming narrow streets house local boutiques and tiny bars and restaurants in 19th century buildings of character, there is also modern shops to enjoy as well, with more familiar names and exclusive names, with the long promenade, lined by luxury hotels, and lovely coastline.

Protaras is a popular tourist resort on the southeastern coast of the island, boasting a range of attractions and reasons to visit or stay in this resort.

The fine beaches in Protaras are known for its pristine beaches & golden sands with crystal-clear waters, Fig Tree Bay is one of the most famous, but there are several others like Sunrise Beach and Kalamies Beach, these beaches are perfect for sunbathing, swimming, and various water sports.

Water sports are great in Protaras as the water is calm, and make Protaras an excellent place for jet skiing, parasailing, windsurfing, and diving, the area has some amazing dive sites with the opportunity to see marine life, underwater caves, and even wreck dives.

Family-Friendly than some other Cypriot resort towns, with some great attractions such as the Ocean Aquarium and Magic Dancing Waters, there's plenty for families to do.

Protaras is quieter than the bustling resort town of Ayia Napa, but close enough to visit, and you can easily enjoy the nightlife Ayia Napa has to offer while staying in a more relaxed resort.

The local cuisine in Protaras offers numerous restaurants serving amazing local Cypriot dishes as well as international cuisine, with fresh seafood which is particularly noteworthy in Protaras.

Larnaca is one of Southern Cyprus's oldest cities, and major port with the third-largest city on the island, It offers its own unique blend of attractions and reasons for staying in the resort, and a real expatriates homeland. 

The Salt Lake is one of Larnaca's most notable landmarks, the Salt Lake is home to the migrating flamingos during the winter months, and is such a picturesque site, and offers great opportunities for birdwatching and photography whilst on holiday.

Hala Sultan Tekke is located near the Salt Lake, which is an ancient mosque considered to be one of the holiest places of worship for Muslims and is really serene setting with a historical significance which makes it a must-visit id your looking for some culture.

Finikoudes Promenade is the palm-lined promenade along the seafront which is a favourite spot for both locals and tourists, and offers a leisurely walk lined with cafes, bars, and restaurants.

The ancient sites of the Larnaca region boasts so many archaeological sites which include the ancient city of Kition, St. Lazarus Church is the beautiful stone church, dedicated to Saint Lazarus, and is an architectural gem, and one of the primary religious and historical sites in the city of Larnaca.

Keen divers have the opportunity to enjoy the Zenobia wreck dive site, located off the coast of Larnaca, and is considered one of the best wreck dives in the world, attracting divers from all over the globe.

Larnaca has some great fine beaches with clear waters, such as McKenzie Beach and Finikoudes Beach, great for relaxing and swimming along with water sports.