West Coast of Sal Island (Cap Verde, January 2016)

West Coast of Sal Island (Cap Verde, January 2016)

In terms of geography (and economy) Sal - located roughly 500 KM West of the African Coast line - is part of the Sahel. Its climate is extremely dry with just a handful of rainy days on average per year. Around 360 days or so per year are sunny with temperatures between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius (77 - 86 degrees Fahrenheit) and steady trade winds. Fresh water is derived from reservoirs and a water desalination plant. So, all-in you are pretty much looking at a desert island with several volcanic mountains and lots of rough roads and - in this case - a camp of kite surfers at the beach. #sal #capeverde