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Ambulance · medical emergency

To request urgent medical assistance in Cabo Verde. State your location clearly.

Source: Cabo Verde Airports
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Polícia Nacional · emergencies

To report a crime in progress or a dangerous situation. For administrative matters, contact the appropriate police service.

Source: Cabo Verde Airports
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Fire service · fires

To report fires and request urgent fire service assistance.

Source: Cabo Verde Airports
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Civil Protection and Fire Service

National Civil Protection and Fire Service contact published by the airport operator.

Source: Cabo Verde Airports
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Hospital Regional Dr. Ramiro Figueira

The main public hospital on Sal Island. For medical emergencies, call 130.

⌖ Sal Island

Source: Cabo Verde Ministry of Health
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Centro de Saúde de Santa Maria

Health centre contact published by the Ministry of Health. Confirm the care and service you need.

⌖ Santa Maria, Sal Island

Source: Cabo Verde Ministry of Health
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Delegacia de Saúde do Sal

Contact the island’s health delegation for enquiries and guidance on healthcare services.

⌖ Sal Island

Source: Cabo Verde Ministry of Health
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Pharmacies and medicines · ERIS

Consult the health regulator’s information. The duty pharmacy changes: check the current rota with your accommodation or a healthcare centre before setting off.

Source: ERIS · health regulator
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Municipal council · Câmara Municipal do Sal

Municipal information and services. For emergencies, use the police, ambulance or fire service numbers.

⌖ Largo do Hotel Atlântico 141, Sal Island

Source: Câmara Municipal do Sal
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Polícia Judiciária · Sal department

Criminal investigation department office. For immediate danger, call 132; this is an administrative contact.

⌖ Espargos · Pretória

Source: Polícia Judiciária de Cabo Verde
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Post office · Espargos

Post office for mailing and postal services. Check opening hours and available services with the office.

⌖ Alto da Igreja, Espargos

Source: Correios de Cabo Verde
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Post office · Santa Maria

Santa Maria post office. Confirm conditions and delivery times before sending letters or parcels.

⌖ Rua Lomba Branca, Santa Maria

Source: Correios de Cabo Verde
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Amílcar Cabral International Airport · SID

Check the airport’s flight information board and services. Confirm any flight changes with your airline before travelling to the airport.

⌖ Sal Island

Source: Cabo Verde Airports
Accessed on 8 November 2026

CVsky · inter-island flights

Official website for domestic connections, bookings, baggage and assistance. Check available itineraries for your dates.

Source: CVsky
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Cabo Verde Airlines

Bookings, ticket management and passenger assistance. Check dates, airports and conditions directly with the airline.

Source: Cabo Verde Airlines
Accessed on 8 November 2026

TAP Air Portugal

Official flight search, check-in, booking management and disruption information. Check connections for your travel dates.

Source: TAP Air Portugal
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Binter

Information about Sal and access to Binter’s flight search. Check connections and frequencies for your specific dates.

Source: Binter
Accessed on 8 November 2026

easyJet · schedules and bookings

Check the official flight calendar, which includes Sal. Review baggage allowances, departure airport and conditions before buying.

Source: easyJet
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Assistance and reduced mobility

Tell your airline or agency about the assistance you need when booking. Check their procedures before travelling.

Source: Cabo Verde Airports
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Airport lost property

The airport operator explains how to enquire about items left in terminals. For checked baggage, also contact your airline.

Source: Cabo Verde Airports
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Passenger rights · AAC

Civil aviation authority portal for passenger rights, assistance and complaints channels. Keep tickets and evidence relating to the incident.

Source: Agência de Aviação Civil de Cabo Verde
Accessed on 8 November 2026

CV Interilhas · inter-island ferries

Check destinations, schedules, notices and ticket sales on the ferry company’s website. Not all routes run daily; confirm any changes before going to the port.

Source: CV Interilhas
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Port of Palmeira · ENAPOR

Contact for Sal’s port authority. Confirm ferry tickets, schedules and changes with the ferry company.

⌖ Porto da Palmeira, Sal Island

Source: ENAPOR
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Chez Pastis

Restaurant in central Santa Maria specialising in meat, smoked fish and pasta. Enquire directly about the menu, allergens and booking conditions.

⌖ Rua Amílcar Cabral, Santa Maria

Source: Chez Pastis
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Djeu Grill & Concept Food

Portuguese and Cabo Verdean cooking with homemade recipes and fish from Sal, at Djeu Guest House’s restaurant. Check the menu and explain your dietary requirements when booking.

⌖ Rua Projectada à Enacol, Santa Maria

Source: Djeu Guest House & Grill
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Soul Kitchen

Restaurant beside Santa Maria beach serving fish dishes and Italian-influenced cooking. Check its own menu and confirm allergens directly.

⌖ Praia Santa Maria, ilha do Sal

Source: Soul Kitchen
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Bikini Beach Club

Restaurant and beach club in Algodoeiro, serving meals and hosting events. Check menus, access, opening hours and conditions directly on its website.

⌖ Bikini Beach, ZDTI Algodoeiro Beach, ilha do Sal

Source: Bikini Beach Club
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Farolin · Hotel Odjo d’Água

Panoramic restaurant at Hotel Odjo d’Água, serving fish, seafood and Cabo Verdean dishes. Confirm the menu, allergens and visitor access with the establishment.

⌖ Zona do Farolinho, Santa Maria

Source: Hotel Odjo d’Água
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Restaurante Murdeira

Murdeira Village Resort’s restaurant, serving local and international food on Murdeira Bay. Check the menu, allergens and access conditions before travelling there.

⌖ Murdeira, ilha do Sal

Source: Murdeira Village Resort
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Djeu Guest House

Guest house at the entrance to Santa Maria, with several room categories and its own restaurant. Check availability, included services and conditions directly with the accommodation.

⌖ Rua Projectada à Enacol, Santa Maria

Source: Djeu Guest House & Grill
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Hotel Odjo d’Água

Seafront hotel in Santa Maria’s Farolinho area, with rooms and suites. Check services, accessibility and stay conditions on its website.

⌖ Zona do Farolinho, CP 71, Santa Maria

Source: Hotel Odjo d’Água
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Hotel Morabeza

Hotel in Santa Maria with rooms, suites and a range of activities. Its website lets you explore accommodation types and make direct contact to confirm stay conditions.

⌖ Santa Maria, ilha do Sal

Source: Hotel Morabeza
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort

Beachfront resort in Santa Maria, with rooms and dining facilities. Check availability, family policies, accessibility and transfers on Hilton’s website.

⌖ Avenida dos Hoteis, Santa Maria

Source: Hilton
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Murdeira Village Resort

Suite accommodation overlooking Murdeira Bay, outside Santa Maria. Check services, transport and booking conditions for your stay directly.

⌖ Murdeira, ilha do Sal

Source: Murdeira Village Resort
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Água Hotels Sal Vila Verde

A complex offering several apartment types in the Ponta Preta area. Ask the hotel group about available options, included services and conditions before booking.

⌖ Ponta Preta, Santa Maria, ilha do Sal

Source: Água Hotels
Accessed on 8 November 2026

EASE · entry documents

Official portal for information and traveller pre-registration. Requirements depend on your nationality and circumstances; check them before departure.

Source: EASE · Government of Cabo Verde
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Cabo Verde tourism · Sal Island

Destination information, places to visit and trip-planning advice from Cabo Verde’s tourism portal.

Source: Visit Cabo Verde
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Money, payments and documents

Consult the travel advice in Spanish on currencies, documents and precautions. The local currency is the Cabo Verdean escudo; check fees and payment methods.

Source: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Consular emergencies · Spanish citizens

For consular emergencies affecting Spanish citizens. This does not replace local emergency services and is not a tourist information line.

Source: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Sal weather forecast

Check wind, rain and the forecast before setting off. For sea activities, follow local advice and the operator’s conditions.

Source: Met Office
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Nature and responsible tourism

Guidance on wildlife watching and areas of natural interest. Respect dunes, beaches and turtles, and choose authorised guides for nature activities.

⌖ Santa Maria, Sal Island

Source: Project Biodiversity
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Internet and phones · Alou

Check mobile phone options, data plans and assistance on the local operator’s website. Review coverage, requirements and prices before signing up.

Source: Alou
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Taxis · municipal information

Check updates to the municipal fare schedule and ask to see the current fare table in the vehicle before starting your journey. Confirm supplements and conditions.

Source: Câmara Municipal do Sal
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Internet and phones · Unitel T+

Check mobile data, eSIM options and assistance from the operator. Review conditions and your phone’s compatibility before signing up.

Source: Unitel T+
Accessed on 8 November 2026

ATMs, cards and the Vinti4 network

Check the accepted card logos at the ATM or establishment. Ask your bank about the fees and limits that apply to your card.

Source: Banco de Cabo Verde
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Customs · baggage and items to declare

Check customs rules before bringing special baggage, goods or restricted items. Allowances depend on the type and quantity of goods.

Source: Ministry of Finance · DNRE
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Cabo Verde visas and consular services

Consult the official visa and consular procedure FAQs for your circumstances. Check applicable requirements before travelling.

Source: Cabo Verde Consular Portal
Accessed on 8 November 2026

Official weather information · INMG

Cabo Verde’s National Institute of Meteorology and Geophysics. Its website is under maintenance as of the review date; use the alternative forecast and follow local alerts.

Source: INMG · Cabo Verde
Accessed on 8 November 2026