Shopping in Sal Island: Supermarkets, Local Prices & Souvenir Traps

The brutal, unedited guide to shopping in Sal Island. Discover real supermarket costs, locations of local Chinese shops, and how to avoid the aggressive souvenir traps.
Santa Maria Sal Island Nightlife: 6 Best Bars & Safety Guide (2026)

The ultimate unedited guide to nightlife in Santa Maria, Sal Island. Discover the best bars for live music, nightclubs, real drink prices, and crucial night safety tips.
The historic salt mines in Pedra de Lume: complete tips for your visit and logistical information.

The complete unedited guide to the historic Pedra de Lume salt craters in Sal Island. Learn the entry costs, floating mechanics, history, and how to avoid tour traps.
How to Get from Sal Airport (SID) to Santa Maria: Taxis, Private Transfers & Local Alugueres

The fastest and most reliable way to get from Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) to Santa Maria is a pre-booked private transfer. It costs a fixed price of €15 (approx. 1,500 CVE) per vehicle for up to 4 passengers, takes exactly 15 to 20 minutes via the EN1-SL01 highway, and includes a meet-and-greet service inside the arrivals terminal.
10 Crucial Things to Know Before Travelling to Sal Island, Cape Verde: A Local’s Survival Guide

The ultimate, unedited local survival guide for Sal Island. Learn about EASE registration, cash vs cards, local SIM cards, safety, and how to avoid tourist traps.
The Perfect Sal Island Full-Day Itinerary: Sharks, Salt Craters & The Blue Eye

The ultimate unedited road map to exploring Sal Island in 1 day. Discover the exact times to see the Blue Eye, step-by-step at Shark Bay, and floating in Pedra de Lume.
Is Sal Island Cape Verde Safe? Local Safety, Scams & Health Advice

An honest, unedited safety review of Sal Island from local operators. Learn the truth about crime in Santa Maria, health care, tap water, and ocean currents.
Santa Maria Taxi & Airport Transfer Guide: Prices, Rules & Scams

Don’t get overcharged or stuck in mass tourist buses. Discover the unedited guide to Sal Island airport transfers, green taxi rates, and private van options.
Sal Island Emergency & Medical Guide: Pharmacies, Doctors & First Aid

The essential medical survival guide for Santa Maria, Sal Island. Real costs of private clinics, emergency numbers, 24h pharmacies, and food/water safety rules.