This is a rare opportunity to see what the waters of Sal have to offer, while experiencing the thrill of a powerboat, with 3 hour trips from just 55 euros!

For more information visit King Boa’s web page here.

Cabocom, the already well known wireless internet provider in Santa Maria, after sponsoring the PWA windsurfing championship by supplying wireless internet to all participants, journalists and general public, allowing all the commodity of using their laptops on the spot, in the Ponta Preta Beach, has now started upgrading the speed of its internet subscriptions.

Eight months after the start of the Cabocom ((Livre)) wireless service, the company has now started upgrading the subscriptions speed to 512kb, and also planning to extend it to all its packages within the next few months while still practicing the same prices as before.

Along with this upgrade, Cabocom has been perfecting its coverage within the area of Santa Maria as well as in the hotels, resulting in the addition of Hotel Sab Sab to the already existing list of hotels with the ((Livre)) connection, namely Hotel Dunas de Sal and Hotel Crioula.

In most of these hotels, clients can purchase their ((Livre)) vouchers which allow them internet wireless access in the reception area. In addition, the number of agents selling vouchers in Santa Maria has also increased, creating more spots where tourists can purchase their vouchers without having to go too far.

Cabocom’s main purpose is to achieve full coverage within all hotels of Santa Maria as well as within the village itself before effectively expanding to Murdeira and Espargos, which is already being planned by the company.

List of Agents selling ((Livre)) Vouchers
- Hotel Crioula
- Hotel Dunas de Sal
- Restaurant Turtle Shack
- Café Cultural
- Surf Shack Bar
- Angulo Windsurfing Centre
- Terrazza Bar
- Blue Bar

List of Tariffs

The Turtle Shack is the new name for what used to be known as the Funana Restaurant. The name change reflects a move away from what was exclusively a Cape Verdean Restaurant – into one with a more European style of Entertainment Food and Ambience.

The Funana was built some 14 years ago – and has enjoyed an enviable reputation for authentic food, music and dance. Under the new ownership – we are retaining this for Friday evenings – but you can now also enjoy professional Cabaret entertainment from UK and other European countries.

We have an extensive menu from a simple Toasted Sandwich – through to what is widely regarded as the best Lobster dish on the Island.

The Turtle Shack is located on the best beach on Sal – just 50 metres from the main Pier near Santa Maria Town.  We have daytime Sun Loungers – so you can spend all day in the Sun .. and enjoy a Cold drink and something to eat anytime you want.

By night – the Turtle Shack becomes THE Entertainment spot on Sal. Throughout the week we have live Cabaret (See Events for full details) – we show all of the top Premier League, Champions League and International games – almost always with commentary in English.

The Turtle Shack Express travels throughout the day between Santa Maria Town, the main Tourist Hotels and the Turtle Shack – so if you see it, just hop on – its completely free and no obligation to come to see us.

We appreciate that very many of the Tourists that come to Sal Island stay at the All Inclusive Hotels – so we really do appreciate that we have to give you something special when you come here.

Steve, Angela and the whole of the Turtle Shack team will welcome you – answer any questions that you have – and do all that we can to make sure that everyone has a great time at the Turtle Shack.

For more information contact 9933 166.

A fun way to stay in shape in the fantastic surroundings of Porto Antigo 2, in the resort’s pool right in front of the beach.

Aqua Aerobics is a great way to burn calories, build strength and increase flexibility, and the buoyancy offered by the water causes less strain on joints an muscles. Suitable for men and women of all ages and all levels of fitness, the exercise takes place in waist to chest-deep water, so being able to swim is not essential and it’s a great way to get into to the water.

Benefits of Aqua Aerobic
- Excellent way of exercising in a hot climate without overheating
- Risk of injury is much lower due to the low-impact nature of the exercises
- The natural resistance of the water leads to good muscle endurance and toning
- No special equipment required
- Great for those suffering from arthritis, pregnant women or those who are recovering from injury
- Stress and compression on joints is less
- A great way of having fun in the sun!

Please note classes are limited numbers, to book call Eileen on 9760468
Eileen is an ASA Instructor – Level 2 Deep & Shallow

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For more information contact Eileen on 9760468

Applicants should:-
- Have proven Management experience and demonstrate at interview a real understanding of the job requirements
- Have a good understanding of Financial systems and stock management.
- Recognise the importance of developing a proactive marketing plan to build our Customer base.
- Provide references from previous employments and details of continuous employment since leaving School / College or University.
- Speak additional languages (especially Portuguese) – whilst not essential this is a distinct advantage
- Be prepared for hard work, long hours – and at unsociable times

The position will offer a Cape Verde level wage structure, but with a Profit Related Bonus scheme to bring this up to European Standards.

We are going to make the Turtle Shack the most recommended and visited Tourist attraction on Sal. If you are up for the challenge of helping us achieve this – then please apply, by email only – to steve@turtle-shack.com – attaching a full CV of your background and experience – and outlining what you think you can bring to the job.

Applications close on 31st March – and interviews will be held in early April

Menifute or Meninos de Futebol Educativo is a youth football education project in Santa Maria, Sal.

Created by Gigi Fortes in February 2003, the scheme which has over 100 youths aged between eight and seventeen, aims to improve the standard of football and education through training clinics. Several quality players have already been produced by the program and MENIFUTE are the current regional champions in the under 17 category.

The scheme, which is voluntary, is supported solely by the instructors who provide the training and supply the materials, and is need of outside investment and sponsors.

If you are interested in the scheme, please visit the organisation’s website www.menifute.com (in Portuguese) or contact us.

These are people interested in Sal, Cape Verde so if you have a business here in Sal that you would like to promote, these people are YOUR MARKET!

Own a bar, restaurant or cafe?
We can create you your own page, where you can publish events, promotions & photos – as well allowing site users to comment.

Run a hotel or touristic business?
Tourists are doing their homework before they visit the island! How are they finding you? Can you afford not to be on this site?!

Contact us to discuss how YOUR business can benefit from this website, by joining up with our affiliates scheme.

Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. A global web of rich and diverse local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women’s craft markets, theatric performances, fashion parades and more.

Many global corporations have also started to more actively support IWD by running their own internal events and through supporting external ones. For example, on 8 March search engine and media giant Google some years even changes its logo on its global search pages. Year on year IWD is certainly increasing in status. The United States even designates the whole month of March as ‘Women’s History Month’.

So we thought we would join in, but on Saturday , so we are offering every woman coming to Blu bar on Saturday 7th March between 22:00 and 24:00 a free drink

Blu Bar
Residence Soleil (behind Barracuda Restaurant)
Santa Maria, Sal
Live Music Every Thursday 21:30 – 22:30

Happy Hour
Mon – Sat 18: – 20:30
Sun 16:30 – 21: 30

A new progamme released in Sal in February 2009 to protect street animals. Unfortunately, as is the case in many “Up & Coming” destinations such as Cape Verde, where the government focus is to improve standard of living for the indigenous population, funding is rarely available for animals.

Up until now, controlling the numbers of street dogs and cats has been achieved through Strychnine poisoning, a very cost effective but not particularly humane method, which sometimes claims domestic pets as victims as well. After several members of the community met together locally, a petition was raised and signed by many nationalities, including Cape Verdeans, and taken to the Mayor and Minister of the Environment in Sal in order to introduce some more humane animal control methods.

The results of the meeting are the local government intends to action the following:

* To provide funding for a responsible programme of neutering
* To ban the use of poison for animal population control, including heavy fines for anyone caught poisoning animals
* To provide land to construct an animal sanctuary

Sal Animal Rescue is currently sourcing approximately 4 vets and the medical equipment required for the neutering as well as standard pet products such as flea powder, eye/ear drops, anti-biotics etc.

If you are interested in the programme, or are visiting Sal and wish to donate medicines or financially to the project, contact Jackie Costello at jaqqi@hotmail.com

“Hilton will become the first upscale international brand to operate in Cape Verde, a region with encouraging economic and tourism growth projections, some liken to that of the Canary Islands. Expansion in Africa is key to Hilton’s development strategy, as is identifying new emerging destinations like Cape Verde. The new Hilton Worldwide Resort, located in the heart of the main resort area of Sal Island will draw visitors year round to enjoy an outstanding resort experience in fantastic sunny weather, and we are delighted to have signed this management agreement,” said Jean-Paul Herzog, president, Hilton Hotels, Middle East & Africa.

Hilton Cape Verde will be Hilton’s ninth property in Africa. The principal airport for Cape Verde is a short 18km (11.2 mile) drive from the resort. The three-storey new build beach resort will feature a spa, health club and swimming pool, in addition to a restaurant, two bars and a nightclub. For special events and business travel, the hotel will also house a ballroom, conference and meeting rooms, and a business centre.

Jacques Monnier, CEO, Vela Verde Tourismo SA said, “The signing of this agreement with Hilton is a clear indicator of Cape Verde’s economic and tourism potential. We are excited about bringing the first Hilton hotel to this archipelago that will offer a world-class guest experience and resort standards.”

“The Hilton Cape Verde is an exciting addition to our stellar resorts portfolio and to the greater collection of Hilton Hotels around the globe,” said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president, Brand Management – Hilton Hotels & Resorts. “We look forward to continued growth in Africa, across the continent’s incredible diversity of destinations, cultures and business opportunities.”

Hilton currently operates eight hotels in Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Cameroon and South Africa. Additional Hilton properties are under development in Africa in Equatorial Guinea (Malabo), Uganda (Kampala) and Ghana (Accra).

In the U.A.E, properties under development are the Residence, Beach Club and Conrad – all in Dubai, two Worldwide Resorts in Ras Al Khaimah, and the first Conrad Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The signed development pipeline also extends to Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon and Jordan (Amman & Aqaba). Furthermore, the new-look Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa is scheduled to open after a complete facelift is completed in October 2008.

Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company, with more than 2,900 hotels and 490,000 rooms in 76 countries and territories, including 100,000 team members worldwide.

The company currently operates 43 hotels in the Middle East and Africa – 18 hotels in Egypt, nine hotels in the UAE, four in Saudi Arabia and one each in Oman and Kuwait, plus another ten hotels in Africa and the Indian Ocean.

Hilton’s heritage in the Middle East stretches back nearly 50 years, when it became the first international hotel brand to open a property in Egypt – the Nile Hilton in 1959. It was also the first international hotel brand to open a property in the UAE over 35 years ago – the Hilton Al Ain in 1971 and has a signed development pipeline of an additional 15 properties across Middle East & Africa in the U.A.E, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Equatorial Guinea, Uganda and Ghana.

The Hilton Family of Hotels adheres to founder Conrad Hilton’s philosophy that, “It has been, and continues to be, our responsibility to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.” The company put a name to its unique brand of service that has made it the best known and most highly regarded hotel company: be hospitable®. The philosophy is shared by all brands in the Hilton Family of Hotels, and is the inspiration for its overarching message of kindness and generosity (www.behospitable.com)