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Palmeira
Settlement in Sal, Cape Verde

Palmeira

Palmeira is a town in the northwestern part of the island of Sal, Cape Verde.

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In 2010 its population was 1,420. The town is situated on the west coast, about 4 km west of the island capital Espargos. Located at Baía de Palmeira, a small bay south of the village, it is home to the main port of the island of Sal. It is the third busiest port of Cape Verde in freight traffic. Port da Palmeira is a member port of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH).

How locals move

Getting around Palmeira the local way

  • Get inAlternatively, an Aluguer, (open-back pickup trucks with bench seats or 15-passenger Toyota van) can be hailed on the main street for rides to either destination (€1 to Santa Maria in 2019).

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