Porto Antigo Beachfront Resort, Sal Island, Cape Verde

The Porto Antigo Residence reported to be one of the most prestigious developments in Santa Maria has an idyllic position directly on the beautiful beach of Santa Maria.  The development has around 100 apartments so offers an intimacy not available at many of the larger developments/hotels, and is ideally situated within a few minutes walk of the numerous bars and restaurants Santa Maria has to offer.  The Porto Antigo Residence has 2 restaurants/bars, pretty landscaped gardens and   large freshwater swimming pool surrounded by hardwood decking and plentiful poolside furniture.  Papayas restaurant has an enviable position with a panoramic ocean view from the wrap around veranda from here guests can enjoy breakfast, light lunches or a cocktail whilst watching the sun set over Santa Maria bay. 

Apartments are available to suit all budgets including Studios, one and two bedrooms, most with stunning sea views from the spacious covered terrace. All apartments have air conditioning, hammocks on the terrace, television, DVD player, safety deposit box, hair-dryer, playstation and inflatables for the pool to entertain the children.

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Studio Apartments (sleeps 2) ~ 1 Bed Apartments (sleeps 2/4) ~ 2 Bed Apartments (sleep 4/6)

Sal is the most developed of the Cape Verde Islands for tourism, the town of Santa Maria being the centre of the action and the main tourist resort of Cape Verde. Crystal clear waters lap along stretches of beautiful white sandy beach, and  water sports enthusiasts and holidaymakers make the most of the rapidly developing hotels, resorts and tourist infrastructure. Santa Maria is becoming one of the world's top locations for wind and kite surfers as well as being an excellent destination for diving and sun worshipping. Santa Maria has surprisingly good restaurants right on the beach, and in the town you find a lovely square with shops, bars and restaurants with musicians playing Cape Verdean classics in the open air. Santa Maria is still very much in it's infancy as a resort. The palms are still 4 feet high, but growing with the popularity of this charming town. The international airport in Sal is a 15 minute drive to Santa Maria, on the best tarmac road in Cape Verde.

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