Sal is a popular tourist destination in the island country of Cape Verde in Western Africa. It is home to a number of white sandy beaches and sees approximately 350 days of sunshine per year. The island experiences a tropical climate which means temperatures stay consistently high year-round, with an average of about 24°C.

Sal is Cape Verde’s most popular island for tourism, often attracting a large crowd eager to enjoy the good weather and facilities that have been developed to satiate the growing demand. One of the island’s main attractions is its powdery white sand beaches where visitors can sunbathe or enjoy some of the water sports on offer such as kiteboarding. You may even get to see the reserve of Caretta turtle which inhabit the island and hatch between July and September! The island has an exciting nightlife scene too, with a range of clubs, bars and restaurants on offer.

Couples will love holidays to Sal, as it's the perfect place to relax and unwind. A trip to Pedra do Lume, an ancient volcano which now has a small spa on-site, is sure to go down a treat. Visitors can indulge in a range of treatments like massages, sea salt soaks and salt scrubs before enjoying a meal at the on-site restaurant, making for a perfect day out during a couples getaway.

A number of airlines, including TAP Air Portugal and Lufthansa, offer flights from Dublin to Sal Island. Abbey Travel will arrange your holiday to Sal with flights, accommodation and expert advice all included. Enquire with one of our travel experts about your package holiday from Ireland to Sal today.