Palmeira
Sal's working harbour village, where the island's fuel and freight come in and fishing boats land.
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Palmeira is the port of Sal, a small harbour village where the island's fuel, cement and freight arrive and where the fishing fleet lands its catch, with painted houses along the quay and boats on moorings in the bay. It is a working place rather than a resort, and the seafront bars and fish restaurants are used by islanders as much as visitors. Dive operators run from the harbour to the sites along the western coast.
What you actually see
- The working harbour - the port where the island's freight and fuel arrive.
- The fishing landings - the catch brought in and sold on the quay.
- The painted houses - the low seafront buildings along the harbour.
- The dive boats - operators running to the western coast sites.
When to go
November to June is the dry season and calmest for diving. Mornings are when the fishing boats come in. Wind is strongest December to March.
Honest expectations
It is an industrial port and parts of it are untidy. There is no beach at the village. Facilities are basic and aimed at locals.
Nearby
Buracona is north, and Espargos is east.
What to pack for Palmeira
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.