Photo of Luke Morgan from South Wales, with Roger Taylor from 'Queen'. The photo was taken in a restaurant in Santa Maria, Sal Island.

Pedra de Lume - This is where you can take a mud bath and look like beached seals or scuba divers in wet suites when you are drying off [...]

Entertainment: There is some organized entertainment within a few hotels. Check what's on where you are staying, preferably before booking.There are some Bars and Restaurants now providing entertainment a few [...]

Winter months (Sept 05): some chilly and cold evenings to quite warm, bring cardigans, or some long sleeve tops just in case. I also needed blankets on my bed.

Late [...]

Unwelcome sellers: You will be approached by people selling pictures, beads; watches on the beach or on the streets, these sellers are not Cape Verdean. However these sellers will try [...]

Estate Agents: Also may close mid afternoons and also mid day weekends till Monday morning.Council Offices/ Camara Municipal (Local Council): Is situated next to the Police Station in Santa Maria. [...]

Many shops and agencies in Santa Maria tend to close in the afternoons. General closing times are between 1 – 3p.m. although there are some that close/re-open at later times.

Police: Police can sometimes be seen standing on the pavements, this helps deter illegal traders from approaching you. Police also drive around in vehicles.

Wear your seat belts in the front [...]