The island of Sal and the beach of Santa Maria have the reputation of being super-touristy and overcrowded. While they certainly have more tourist infrastructure than other Cape Verdean islands – which tend to have close to none at all – it can be quite comfortable having some perks.
![Boys playing soccer on the beach of Santa Maria on the island of Sal, Cape Verde](https://byemyself.eu/wp-content/uploads/DSCF0713-1024x768.jpg)
Would I spend an entire trip to Cape Verde at a hotel in Sal? No! Would I skip the island altogether? Neither – since there are some nice places to visit. And the beach is simply a dream made of sand, anyway.
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