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Melia Tortuga Beach

5.0 star property

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4 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
Lobby
5 restaurants; breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Urbanizacao da Cabocan ZDTI Ponta Preta, Santa Maria, Sal
  • Place, Ponta Preta
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Maria Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • 115 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool | Terrace/patio

Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • 152 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 Adults 2 Children)

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (4 Adults)

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool (4 Adults + 2 Children)

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool (4 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 115 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Family Suite (3+1)

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (3+1)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Sal

With a stay at Melia Tortuga Beach in Sal, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Santa Maria Beach and Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo. .This all-inclusive resort is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Ponta Preta and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Nazarene Church.
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What's nearby

  • Ponta Preta - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Viveiro Botanical Garden & Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Maria Town Square - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Santa Maria Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Santa Maria Pier - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Sal Island (SID-Amilcar Cabral Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pool Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Espargos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Melia Dunas Spices Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Melia Dunas Piano Bar Odyssee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bikini Beach Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Melia Tortuga Beach

Melia Tortuga Beach offers 258 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

4 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Yhi Spa has 4 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 258 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 4 outdoor pools and a fitness center. This resort also features concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy international cuisine at Spices, one of the resort's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 4 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Spices - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Aqua Nikkey - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Secret Garden - This restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Pasta Nostra - This poolside restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
La Cabana - This beachfront restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Basic alcoholic beverages included
Dining and beverage availability limited at one or more venues

Land activities

Fitness facilities
Volleyball
Kids club

Lessons/classes/games

Pilates
Water fitness
Yoga

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances
Theme parties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Restaurants on site

  • Aqua Nikkey
  • La Cabana
  • Pasta Nostra
  • Secret Garden
  • Spices

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Snorkelling

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Living room
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (120 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.49 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 17 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Facilities fee: EUR 20 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; spa

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Meliá Tortuga Beach All Inclusive All-inclusive property Sal
Meliá Tortuga Beach Resort
Meliá Tortuga Beach Resort Sal
Meliá Tortuga Beach Sal
Meliá Tortuga Beach All Inclusive Sal
Meliá Tortuga Beach All Inclusive All-inclusive property
Meliá Tortuga Beach All Inclusive
Meliá Tortuga Inclusive Sal

Melia Tortuga Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 232 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Room facilities were basic but good value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, Food was delicious and we enjoyed the pool everyday!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was how spread out and spacious the resort was
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, friendly staff thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Harry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awful Hotel, dirty and unwelcoming staff We left after a day
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovley hotel

Was a lovley stay very friendly staff couldn't want for nothing cheers to all staff, rooms very spacious little dated but dont let that put you of it was a lovely stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Not impressed with the room, or the style of seperate houses. We stayed at Melia Unas for 5 days their set was better, paths of tiles not gravel. I asked for a hairdryer it never came. Food was good and all the staff very helpful and pleasent.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Pembe Hatice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really friendly, especially Erica who went above and beyond — she was just so lovely and welcoming. We paid extra for birthday decorations for our mum’s room, and the team really went the extra mile to make it look beautiful, which made her day feel so special. I wouldn’t class the hotel as a 5*, more of a solid 4*, but I honestly couldn’t fault it and would definitely stay again if I came back to Cape Verde!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RAMALINGAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was kept clean with lots of food options and activities. Beach side was amazing with Turquoise blue water. All inclusive bars was amazing. A must for a sunny beach seeker
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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6/10 Okay

Amy Anouska

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel grounds were lovely as were the staff. However the hotel is very outdated and will look slightly different to the photos. We also had ants all over our bed when we first arrived so had to get the covers changed twice and the shower towels sometimes did not appear clean.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Main problem was the food .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were sad that La Cabana didn't have Calamari and Spinach Crockettes. Also some of the food like pasta was cold that should have been hot at the Spices. We would have liked to have seen some pizza at the buffet.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nazim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Didn’t realise our room would be next to building site. Staff nice, food and drink nice. Hotel looked dated and felt ‘not quite finished’. Blood stain on one of the blanket throws on the bed. Felt we were here for too short a stay (3 nights) to change rooms as we were told we could only change rooms the following day. Despite this we loved our short break.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not 5 star as sold, at most 3 star and very disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The atmosphere and landscaping looks really great. However, we couldn’t make reservations for dinner because they were always full, minutes after opening time. It was nearly impossible to get hot water in our villa so we took cold showers every night. Lastly, none of the bars would make any drinks without alcohol. For being “all inclusive” they only mean for people who drink alcohol. We stayed in a hotel in Praia that had burning hot water and was a fraction of the cost. I won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maria Elisabetta

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Check-in problems

When we arrive at 2 o'clock in the morning we discovered that we had no room there,even if we had booked in April and we had to go to another Melia resort in the nearby. we were very disappointed also for the standard of the premises that it is not at all a 5-star hotel, as you can see from the picture. We had to argue all the time with the respinsables to have 2 roomkeys (not available we had just one ), to enter the spa and to reserve restaurants. Luckily all the ordinary staff was very kind and available to help and find solutions. The other Melia Dunas has more facilities than Tortuga and the beach is fantastic. Overall holiday was nice but for sure there is a lot to improve
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bernd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Das Zimmer war perfekt! Ausstattung optimal! Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Service gut und das Essen abwechslungsreich
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness
Für mich entsprach der Service keinem Fünf-Sterne-Standard, sondern war eher mittelmässig. Das beginnt bei den Zimmern, wo anstelle von Shampoo Handseife bereitgestellt war. Auch beim Check-in und bei den Liften gab es mehrere Punkte, die nicht überzeugt haben. Zusätzlich war der Lärm im Esssaal sehr hoch und könnte aus meiner Sicht durch eine Deckendämmung deutlich reduziert werden.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
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4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zimmer nicht richtig gereinigt, einige Angestellte sehr unfreundlich
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stine

Liked: Room comfort
Koselig hotell, men bærer preg av behov for vedlikehold. Bassengområdet var lite og ganske bråkete. Bedre å være på stranda. Bassengområdet ved huset var liteninnbydende. Middagen i buffeen var god, men lunchen og frokosten var laber. Service nivået og maten på beach baren var fullstendig krise.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DR JOAO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Os funcionários são espetaculares.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sónia Conceição Mestre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Funcionários muito simpáticos!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wenn man gerne Party mag, kommt man auf seine Kosten. Für ruhigen Urlaub ist das Melia nichts. Eher bisschen ballermann Atmosphäre, liegt aber an den Kurzurlaubern aus Spanien und Portugal. Das Essen ist meistens abgekühlt, von der Auswahl aber gut. Es wird sich um viel Abwechslung bemüht und es ist alles da. Zimmer werden täglich geputzt, Sauberkeit ist trotzdem so ne Sache, es ist halt nicht wie in deutschen Resorts gründlich gesäubert. Die Anlage ist sehr schön und weitläufig, drumherum allerdings eher unsauber und ungepflegt. Das Personal ist ohne Ausnahme super nett und hilfsbereit! Insgesamt ok aber nicht wiederholenswert. Für den Preis bekommt man anderswo mehr Qualität
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El hotel estaba muy bien, tenía todo lo necesario.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Letizia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ho viaggio in coppia non abbiamo soggiornato al tortura ma al melia dunas mi sono trovato benissimo suite super confortevole, pulizia eccellente un giorno si uno no ci cambiavano biancheria letto e bagno, ristoranti super ottimi, con servizio eccellente ma devo veramente fare un super elogio alle tre ragazze della recpsion Eidimara, Arabella e Patricia per la loro gentilezza e disponibilità infatti al secondo giorno del mio arrivo ho rotto il telefono e loro mi hanno supportata egregiamente prestandomi il loro telefono personale x chiamare what.sup mio figlio in italia e sono veramente state tre angeli x me, assieme alla rappresentate LOKEA sig. Serena che è stata favolosamente disponibile ,infatti hai potuto nonostante il disguido godere di una magnifica vacanza, consiglio sia l'hotel Melia Dunas che il Tortura sono veramente eccellenti e tutto il personale compresi i camerieri dei ristoranti molto gentili e disponibili, consiglio vivamente questi hotel e ritornerò sicuramente a Capo Verde a SAL.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025