Sal

Sal has served as a salt-producing island within Cape Verde since the nineteenth century. Its low, dry terrain lies in the Atlantic Ocean, with long sandy shores and volcanic ground rather than the high relief found on several neighbouring islands. At Pedra de Lume, salt pans occupy the floor of an extinct volcanic crater; commercial extraction there helped shape the island’s economy. The island’s principal town, Espargos, stands inland, while Santa Maria on the south coast is known for its beach-front setting and tourism. Sal’s airport has also made it one of Cape Verde’s main international arrival points. Browse other webcams across Cape Verde to place Sal’s Atlantic setting in a wider geographic context.

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