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Quick facts
- Sal is home to the only international airport in Cape Verde, Amílcar Cabral International Airport, which opened in 2005 and has since become a key hub for travelers to the archipelago.
- Boa Vista features the Viana Desert, a unique landscape of shifting sand dunes that covers approximately 30% of the island's surface area, creating an otherworldly environment for visitors.
- The average annual temperature in Sal and Boa Vista hovers around 25°C (77°F), making it an ideal year-round destination for beachgoers and kite surfers alike.
- Sal's Ponta Preta Beach is known for its powerful waves and is a popular spot for international kite surfing competitions, attracting athletes from around the globe each year.
- Both Sal and Boa Vista are part of the Cape Verdean archipelago, which was officially discovered by Portuguese explorers in 1460, marking the beginning of its history as a trade route stop.
Travel details
- Country
- Cape Verde
- Wind (now)
- 25 km/h
- Coordinates
- 16.7500, -22.9333
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