Sal Hotel Reviews

Cape Verd'e is a great destination if all you want is a beach hol because the beach is fabuluos pure white sand for miles and when you walk this beach you can turn around after 10 mins and not see a single sole in either direction (how cool is that) But there is a downside , the wind is very strong at all times and depending on direction can be very wareing the sea can be extremely rough and dangerous especially for youngsters but we were able to go into the sea on most days and it is better than the carribean, My advice is to see it now in its natual state before all the hotels get built (5yrs) at most because you will not be able to excperience the solitude on the beach for tourists and sun beds. The resort overall lacks any features there is no Fauna or flora and the landscape is very flat arid and dirty due to the lack of rain. We didnt explore the island because there isnt much to explore there is very little ifrastructure of any sort but this is a developing island which is very apparent when you look back from the beach and they do need our money from tourism so do spend a few euro in the town and make someone happy.

Very dry and barren with no greenery at all . Lovely beaches though

The Island of sal is developing fast still will be paradise for some years yet with long beaches plenty of sun and nice breeze enjoy yourselves the locals are great and respectfull with no problems experienced. plenty of good craft and art shops, The Island Tour is a must and not to be missed visit the capital, the salt works float in 23% salt water you just can not sink, see the mirage in the desert thats a first and excellent. the funbuggies for off the road south end of island also worth a go very rough surface and bumpy crazey rides some fun and unexpected events just ask jady. Laze and sun bath or active holiday its all there and available, see the blue eye and see the beaches a wonderful island we must visit for a longer period next time we will stay at the same hotel and perhaps go on the trimarang to boa island possible try sea fishing big blue marley were caught and the fishermen brought them up to the pier for distribution. most bars have tv world wide mobiles ok hotel web cams are fun for your uk friends to see you on holiday yes its all there

THIS IS NOT A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE ISLAND OR THE HOTEL ... as these were both excellent. This is a complaint and a warning about Thomson holiday company. When you book a holiday to Cape Verdé, the cost of a visa to enter the country ( which is 25 euros) is included in your overall holiday price . However, when we landed at Cape Verdé, about 50 people on our flight were told that they had to pay for the visa again even though we all had proof that we had applied for the visa online. The Portugese authorities said that Thomson had not paid them the money for the visas. They also told us that this happens almost every week on Thomson flights and a lot of people were very upset and angry. It took one and a half hours to get through passport control because of the situation with the visas. When we approached the Thomson rep, he just laughed and basically told us to proove it. When we eventually got to the hotel the Thomson rep there even admitted that it happens on a weekly basis. This is a scam from Thomson to try ang get money out of people and they are very reluctant to refund money even though you have already paid. My advice to everyone is to avoid Thomson holidays as they scam people. However, do not be put off Cape Verdé as it is a beautiful place and we had a great time.

Sal itself is very uncommercialised which is lovely for those wanting peace and quiet. It's very flat and sandy and quite barren so when it's windy, very dusty. The beaches are beautiful and totally unspoilt. There is lots building work going on - new apartments. It will bring much needed revenue, investment and jobs as Sal is a very poor country. This will however bring the inevitable bars, restaurants and shops.