What to do and see in Santa Maria, Ilha do Sal: The Best Free Things to do

The Djunta Mo Art project was started on the Island of Sal, Cape Verde, for the purpose of developing a sustainable market in the archipelago and especially, to promote Cape Verde’s art, culture and crafts. Djunta Mo Art is committed to an ethical approach; its main objective is to improve the lives of workers by increasing their access to markets, monitoring that no products are made by exploiting juvenile workers, by paying special attention to environmental problems. We currently have about 40 craftspeople we collaborate with and 2 cooperatives from several areas in the archipelago. Some of them, thanks to our support, are beginning to make a living from their work and are hiring personnel in order to increase output. Djunta Mo Art is also official distributor of the project "Maos de Cabo Verde" (Hands of Cape Verde") which brings together 10 women's cooperatives from Santo Antao, Fogo e Santiago. The project also provides and finances the non-profit Nu Bai Association

3R'Sal stands for Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle on the island of Sal, Cabo Verde. We 'upcycle' from recycled materials and sell a range of products including clothes, accessories,toys and items for the home online and in our shop.

The Shop The shop Cabo Verde Republic(R) is situated overlooking the main square of Santa Maria and is also accessible from the Pub Ocean Cafe. It was inaugurated in 2003, is open to the public all year and offers products of various kinds. FREE WI FI !

Concept Store brand "Beleza - Cabo Verde". It' s a leisure suit inspired to natural elements. Here you can find also original local handcraft, souvenir, sport items, accessories and curiosity. We have a bar inside: sit on the sofa in the terrace, watching the sunset, drink a cocktail and take a rest. We have a printing center to customise your item: we can print your own T-shirt made in Sal. Do you want to try a funny and unique excursion? Try our electric fat bikes. We organize excursions with guide through the south of Sal island.

Visit Project Biodiversity's Turtle Hatchery on the beach by the Riu Hotel to observe the excavation of Loggerhead sea turtle nests, learn about the conservation of the species and have the chance to see baby Loggerhead turtles. The public activities are during the turtle season, from August until mid-December. 2020 turtle season has officially finished!

Kiteschool Mitu & DjO is located on Kitebeach on the island of Sal in Cape Verde. This is one of the best surf spots in the world. Besides our courses, you can also rent gear for kiting! The surfschool staff is ready to welcome you in the languages: English, French, Portugese, Italian, Spanish and Dutch. See you at Kitebeach! "The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun"