Sal Rei
The capital of Boa Vista, with low, brightly painted houses around a central square, and the base for accommodation, dining and boat trips.
Sal Rei sits on the island's northwest coast and is its largest town. In the 19th century, a boom in salt production gave it the name 'King's Salt.' The area around the Church of Santa Isabel and the central square is lined with colonial-style houses painted in bright colors. The streets are home to an African crafts market, cafés and seafood restaurants, and live morna music often plays in the evenings. Praia de Estoril is right next to town, and boats for whale watching, snorkeling and fishing usually depart from the old pier. The airport is about 10 minutes away by car, and prices are considerably lower than at the resorts.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Praia de Estoril
- Ilhéu de Sal Rei & Fort Duque de Bragança
- Farol da Ponta do Sol
- Cabo Santa Maria Shipwreck
- Rabil & Olaria de Rabil
- Viana Desert, Boa Vista
- Praia de Chaves
- Morro de Areia Nature Reserve