Tropical Resort, Sal
Tropical Resort is an exclusive high-quality holiday-let resort 300m from the stunning sandy beaches of Santa-Maria – Ilha do Sal. Conveniently located and only a 10 minutes walk on the boardwalk to the town centre. Tropical Resort offers an open view of the sand dunes with their amazing sunset.
This unique 5* apartment complex features a luxuriant tropical garden with large swimming-pool and jacuzzi, sun lounges and multiple services such as pool bar, barbecue area, changing rooms, external shower area, security guard and concierge services.
All facilities have been specifically designed to create a wonderful living environment, perfect for families, ideally located a few foot steps from the main beach of Santa Maria.
The apartment interior has been designed by award winning Italian architects and designers and comes fully furnished with key central pieces made in beautiful Indian antique teak wood and exclusive designed lamps. This property delivers the ultimate tropical lifestyle.
The apartment also includes exterior hand-paintings, first-quality Italian tiles and suspended sanitary fittings, european high-quality windows, safe, reception, security, satellite and internet predisposition.
For more information about renting the apartment on Tropical Resort please email us at info@timewithnatalie.com.
| Season | Period | Night | Week | ||
| Off | 1st June to 31st July | €45 | £37 | €315 | £259 |
| Mid | 1st August to 30th September | €50 | £42 | €350 | £294 |
| High | 1st October to 30th November | €55 | £46 | €385 | £322 |
| Peak | 1st December to 31st January | €65 | £54 | €455 | £378 |
| High | 1st February to 31st March | €55 | £46 | €385 | £322 |
| Mid | 1st April to 31st May | €50 | £42 | €350 | £294 |
| Charges | Night | Week | |||
| Supplement per person per night if more than 2 people | €5 | £4 | €35 | £28 | |
| WIFI Internet (Optional) | €10 | £8 | |||
| Discounts | |||||
| Long stay discount 14 days + | 10% | ||||
| Long stay discount 28 days + | 20% | ||||
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Price match, if you can find similar accommodation at a lower price we will match it. | ||||
General Information
Location
Cape Verde is a group of ten Islands in the Mid-Atlantic Ocean situated 450km of the coast of West Africa, south of the Canary Islands. The archipelago includes 10 islands and 5 islets, divided into the windward (Barlavento) and leeward (Sotavento) groups.
Climate
Cape Verde temperatures average between 22-27 degrees, warm and dry all year round.
History
Discovered by Portuguese explorers around 1460, Cape Verde due to its privileged location became a trading centre for African slaves and later an important coaling and re-supply stop for whaling and transatlantic shipping. Cape Verde became independent from Portugal in 1975 and is a stable multi-party parliamentary democracy with continued economic growth.
Language
The official language of the islands is Portuguese, which is the official written language, however Creole is used as the spoken language. Creole is based on African languages but with additions from several European languages. English, French and Italian are widely spoken in the tourist areas.
Music
Traditional music is very popular on the islands and an important part of everyday life. Its roots are in Portugal, Brazil and Africa. The most famous Cape Verdian singer is Cesaria Evora known as ‘the barefoot diva’ Music critics hail her as the best performer of Morna, a genre often compared to blues and widely considered the national music of Cape Verde.
Food & Drink
Cachupa is a great national dish and is the most famous dish from Cape Verde. Cachupa is a corn based meal that you can add anything to. Most poeple add different vegetables and meats (primarily pork). It generally has the consistency of a stew.
Cape Verde has a huge variety of fresh fish such as tuna, wahoo and garoupa, tropical fruits such as papaya, mango and bananas are also available. It’s most famous beverage is the local Grogue, locally produced from distilled sugar cane, production mainly comes from the island of San Antao and Santiago. The local beer is called Strella, red and white wine is produced on the island of Fogo under the Cha brand, Coffee is also produced.
Cape Verde Economy
Cape Verde has few natural resources and the economy is dominated by services, such as light industry, agriculture, fishing and especially tourism. Tourism has increased dramatically during the last five years, with direct flights from the UK and other major European countries.
Cape Verde has close economic and political ties to the European Union, and its currency is pegged to the euro. In 2007 Cape Verde was upgraded from the least developed country to medium developed country and in 2008 became the 153rd member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO)
