Destination Sal | Hotel LIVVO Budha Beach

A HORSESHOE - SHAPED ARCHIPELAGO

There is only one name for an impressive archipelago born form the African fire amidst the Atlantic: Cape Verde. Located about 570 kilometers off Africa´s west coast, this horseshoe-shaped paradise of 10 islands and eight islets covers over 4000 km2 of the breathtaking Macaronesia. In the so-called “Barlovento Islands” (e.g. windward) you will discover the Island of Sal, where Hotel Budha Beach THe Senses Collection lies.

Sal, originally known as Ilha Lhana, is a paradise of contrasts: virgin beaches, turquoise waters and volcanic marks that show the origin of these islands.

SAL: LA «ILHA LHANA»

Sal was born 50 million years ago from the volcano and is geologically the oldest island of Cape Verde. Originally known as Ilha Lhana (flat island) and as this name indicates, Sal has a flat landscape and an arid climate due to its proximity to the Sahara desert. It is simply a paradise of contrasts: virgin beaches, turquoise waters and volcanic marks that proudly show the origin of these islands. For example, the impressive underwater cave “Olho azul” (blue eye) is one of the great manifestations of this fusion. Obviously, the Island of Sal is plenty of salt flats. The famous crater of Pedra de Lume is the most ancient marsh and was home of the first salt workers. Santa María, where Hotel Budha Beach THe Senses Collection lies, was a former salt village and is currently the touristic center, being it this way the main attraction of the island.

A SPOT FOR WATER SPORT LOVERS

In general, the climate in Cape Verde is milder than in the African mainland because the surrounding sea moderates the temperature. With an average of 350 sunny days over the year, Sal is just a heaven for sun and beach lovers. This place offers a wide variety of relaxing and leisure activities such as snorkeling, diving, hiking, fishing, kiteboarding or windsurfing. No surprise that Josh Angulo, 2009 PWA Wave World Champion, talks about Cape Verde as an amazing windsurfing destination.

THE WARMTH AND THE RHYTHM OF AFRICA, PORTUGAL AND BRAZIL

<>Cape Verde´s social and cultural life is influenced by Africa, Portugal and Brazil. The gastronomy is based on the use of fish, corn and rice. The popular dish “cachupa” for example, is a stew made of corn, beans and fish or meat. Cape Verde is full of rhythm. “Morna” is the national music, and people dance the sensual “coladeira”, the “funaná” as well as the “batuque”. If you stay at Hotel Budha Beach THe Senses Collection, there is no doubt you will find a universe full of sensations and gifts for all your senses.