Title: Visit Sal: Best of Sal Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Sal](https://expedia.ca/Sal-Hotels.d3164.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Sal](https://expedia.ca/Sal-Vacation-Rentals.d3164.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Sal](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Sal.d3164.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Sal](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Sal.d3164.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Sal Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Sal.d3164.Car-Rental-Guide)[Sal Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Sal.d3164.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Sal ## Travel Guide ![Sal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/8a7717283e965a22904e7070fedb771b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/d7a08879048246f4f8974a59c8ab69f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/6081da0b2bc40b42a989a194d7bef8a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sal](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/ff9849c6b101518356edb196824e154f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Markus Ricks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6b4e2bf8ff74e049c7d079e6cd95d605.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Markus Ricks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/6b4e2bf8ff74e049c7d079e6cd95d605.jpg) ## Visit Sal Things to do Reviews - Sal Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Sal ![Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13240000/13235400/13235305/bb935082_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Melia Dunas Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive Rua Andrade Corvo, Santa Maria, Sal CA $427 CA $499 total Oct 18 - Oct 19 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Sal. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo and ... 7.4/10 Good! (148 reviews) "Without a doubt, one of the best holidays we’ve had. We travelled as a group of friends with children 2 to 18 years old, and there was truly something for everyone. The hotel exceeded our expectations. It was huge and full of activities that after a full week, we still hadn’t explored it all! The ..." Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F10%2F2025&endDate=19%2F10%2F2025&selected=13235305&PinnedHotelID=13235305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3164) ![Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18570000/18567300/18567232/f5286b59_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort Avenida dos Hoteis CP230, Santa Maria, Sal CA $342 CA $401 total Oct 19 - Oct 20 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Sal. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (318 reviews) "Would recommend. Very nice staff!" Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F10%2F2025&endDate=20%2F10%2F2025&selected=18567232&PinnedHotelID=18567232&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3164) ![Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9480000/9477800/9477785/1c789e6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde Resort Santa Maria, Sal CA $59 CA $77 total Oct 23 - Oct 24 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ... 7.8/10 Good! (92 reviews) "The resort have couple of restaurants, a supermarket and a beach. You can take a bus or rent a car, but this is a walking distance from downtown. Overall value is excellent." Reviewed on Nov 7, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F10%2F2025&endDate=24%2F10%2F2025&selected=9477785&PinnedHotelID=9477785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3164) [See all 267 properties in Sal](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F10%2F2025&endDate=19%2F10%2F2025®ionId=3164) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9480000/9477800/9477785/1c789e6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Agua Hotels Sal Vila Verde Resort Santa Maria, Sal Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ... 7.8/10 Good! (92 reviews) "The resort have couple of restaurants, a supermarket and a beach. You can take a bus or rent a car, but this is a walking distance from downtown. Overall value is excellent." Reviewed on Nov 7, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Sal-Hotels-Agua-Hotels-Sal-Vila-Verde-Resort.h9477785.Hotel-Information) ![Branco Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96180000/96172900/96172892/dd425018_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Branco Suites Santa Maria, Sal, Sal Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and concierge services. Popular attractions Santa Maria Pier and Santa Maria Town ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews) "Our stay was very good. The staff is super helpful and the location of the apartment is great. It is not far from the beach and is in a quiet zone. Totally recommend!" Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Sal-Hotels-Branco-Suites.h96172892.Hotel-Information) ![Porto Antigo Hotel Residence](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9640000/9638300/9638239/4d540925_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Porto Antigo Hotel Residence Rua 15 Agosto, Santa Maria, Sal Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in Sal. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and a private beach. Popular attractions Santa Maria Town Square and Santa ... 7/10 Good! (65 reviews) "This was a lovely hotel very close to the centre of Santa Maria" Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Sal-Hotels-Porto-Antigo-Hotel-Residence.h9638239.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Sal](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3164&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Maria-Pier-Sal.d553248635975607508.Vacation-Attraction) ![Ponta Preta](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/37a0766f4a54fc6cc7354e2aa0b2aa8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponta Preta You can find out about the history of Santa Maria with a visit to Ponta Preta. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Ponta-Preta-Sal.d553248635975607507.Vacation-Attraction) #### Santa Maria Town Square You can find out about the history of Santa Maria with a visit to Santa Maria Town Square. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches, or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Maria-Town-Square-Sal.d6326952.Vacation-Attraction) #### Palmeira Find out about the history of Sal with a stop at Palmeira. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches, or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Palmeira-Sal.d553248621532404116.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nazarene Church After visiting Nazarene Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Maria. Stroll along this relaxing area's beaches, or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Nazarene-Church-Sal.d553248634289843909.Vacation-Attraction) #### Santa Maria Municipal Market You can do some window-shopping at Santa Maria Municipal Market during your stay in Santa Maria. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Maria-Municipal-Market-Sal.d553248635995343471.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47968787/279821c1-e4d9-4cf6-93b4-40706d6a1b93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santa Maria: Salt Mine, Natural Pool, and Shark Bay Tour CA $78 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/santa-maria-salt-mine.a47968787.activity-details) ![Full Day Sal Island Tour in Santa Maria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46269097/ab917370-871d-4098-86fd-d18db04db434.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Sal Island Tour in Santa Maria CA $65 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-sal-island-tour-in-santa-maria.a46269097.activity-details) ![Monster Truck on 45° Obstacle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49034616/e4c7f612-1c42-4eee-ac59-0331c5a80c5f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Complete Adventure Ride on a Monster Truck Cabo Verde CA $41 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/complete-adventure-ride-on-a-monster-truck-cabo-verde.a49034616.activity-details) ![Sal: Espargos city tour, Local life and Cape Verde Tapas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47673261/17f43be1-a0bf-4b8f-a983-76b6c2e7298a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sal: Espargos City Tour, Local Life, and Cape Verde Tapas CA $49 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-espargos-city-tour.a47673261.activity-details) ![The Best Sal Island Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46263049/0368076b-8977-4a47-9c23-b2b6d94778f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Private Tour in Sal Island CA $350 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-in-sal-island.a46263049.activity-details) ![Sal Island Exclusive - Full Day Customized Just for You](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47791152/f0db4583-537a-4d62-9efb-90c75c03d24a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sal Island Exclusive - Full Day Customized Just for You CA $293 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sal-island-exclusive-full-day-customized-just-for-you.a47791152.activity-details) [See all activities in Sal](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Sal.d3164.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Sal 3.7 Guest rating 5 - Excellent 0 4 - Good 2 3 - Okay 1 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller It is a salt island. 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