Sal Rei

Sal Rei has served as a salt-export port on Boa Vista since the 18th century. The island’s administrative centre faces the Atlantic Ocean on Boa Vista’s northwestern coast, where sandy shores meet a dry, low-lying interior. Just offshore, the small Ilhéu de Sal Rei contains the ruins of the Fort of the Duke of Bragança, built to defend the harbour from attacks at sea. Fishing and local trade remain part of the town’s rhythm, alongside Cape Verde’s Creole-speaking culture. Boa Vista is notably open and windswept, with long beaches and sparse terrain beyond the settlement. Move on to other webcams across Boa Vista to compare coastal landscapes and settings around the island.

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