Sal & Boa Vista, Cape Verde

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)

30 km/h

Coordinates

16.7500, -22.9333