IS THIS THE PARADISE OF AFRICA?! Sal, Cape Verde (Travel Tips)

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  • Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
  • Have you already heard of the beautiful island of Sal, Cape Verde? In this video I will show you what to do, what to eat and where to stay. Sit back, relax and explore the paradise of Africa!
    CHAPTERS 📝
    0:00 Intro
    0:37 Beaches
    1:46 Island Tour
    2:54 Food
    4:49 Activities
    5:59 Accommodation
    6:43 Outro
    PRODUCTION 🎞
    Script: Jessy Barreto
    Camera: Jessy Barreto & Tara Mc Cloud
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    Music selection: Jessy Barreto & Katelyn Barreto
    Edit: Jessy Barreto
    Sponsor: BobbyWasHere (bobbywashere.com)
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  • @cameronfitzpatrick8356
    @cameronfitzpatrick8356 3 місяці тому +3

    Top 3 best surf trips of my life was to Sal recently. The waves, the island, the people all top notch.

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Місяць тому

      Happy to hear you had such a great surf time! I should try it more often as well!

  • @inesflores4948
    @inesflores4948 9 місяців тому +7

    Thank you for your kindness for Cape Verde. We Cape Verdean appreciate very much. Go to see all the Islands and have fun.

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  9 місяців тому +2

      I am happy to share our country with the world 😁🙌🏽

  • @SamRodrigues1982
    @SamRodrigues1982 Рік тому

    Great content Jessy!! Keep them coming✨👊🏽

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Рік тому

      Thanks so much Sam! Really appreciate it😍

  • @Lehsee.
    @Lehsee. Рік тому +2

    Super engaging and informative video! Planning a trip to Cape Verde soon, and this was so helpful! Please continue making contents :)

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  11 місяців тому

      Thanks so much and have a lot of fun there! I took a small break but I will continue in the coming months for sure 🤩

  • @belle4978
    @belle4978 Рік тому +15

    It may sound cliche but Cesaria Evora's story and voice made me fall in love with this country and the people' culture☺ Thank you for such a great and informative vlog! All the best to you!

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Рік тому +1

      It's not cliche at all! Thanks for sharing your story 🙌🏽 And I appreciate your comment!

    • @belle4978
      @belle4978 Рік тому +2

      @@JessyBarreto thank you! Do you visit it often? I figured for your videos that you have roots there. I'm Haitian and I know I'll visit it one day as I'm passionate about travels and cultures. Anyways, keep on posting *haha*. All the best🙂

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Рік тому +1

      @@belle4978 you should! The country has so much to offer, not only the beautiful white beaches in Sal, but also other beautiful sceneries. Yes, both my parents are from there and I have been there about 7 times now. Which is not too often since I’m 29 years old haha! Thanks and hopefully I can visit Haiti also one day!

    • @jaysonlima1976
      @jaysonlima1976 4 місяці тому +2

      Thank you for showing people our part of the world but man would love to talk about my beautiful island of Brava the island of flowers and most heartwarming people show them what they don’t know

    • @belle4978
      @belle4978 4 місяці тому

      @@JessyBarreto I showed my best friend your video today and I wanted to say hi! Any travel destinations for this year? I look forward to more from your channel since you haven't posted in months and Happy 2024:)

  • @stevecook706
    @stevecook706 11 місяців тому +6

    My wife and I went to Sal for the first time back in April 2023. It was amazing and won't be the last time we visit. The people are so friendly and the beaches are amazing with turquiose water. Shark Bay was one of the best experiences we've ever had. I got some amazing drone footage from the Santa Maria area. I look forward to going back there.

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  11 місяців тому +1

      I’m happy to hear you’ve had such an amazing experience Steve!😍 you should check out the other islands as well, especially Santo Antão if you love nature!

    • @user-ph5vq9fc7l
      @user-ph5vq9fc7l 3 місяці тому

      @@JessyBarretok

  • @Sasha-le9ds
    @Sasha-le9ds Рік тому

    Wat een prachtige revieuw 😍🙏🏾

  • @jeroentulp4257
    @jeroentulp4257 2 місяці тому +1

    Amazing Jessy!

  • @frankanore
    @frankanore 2 місяці тому +1

    A very beautiful video, bro.. Nice job

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Місяць тому

      Thanks for your words! Really appreciate it!

  • @ivaldirbatalha5436
    @ivaldirbatalha5436 Рік тому +2

    This channel is awesome and has great potencial for sure!
    I'm also Cape Verdean, living in Praia.
    You're inspiring 💯, i will be following your Sabbatical journey for sure.

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Рік тому +1

      Your words mean a lot to me! Thanks so much 🤩!! One day I want to make some video about Santiago as well. Thanks so much, stay tuned!

    • @emmanuelokpala3531
      @emmanuelokpala3531 10 місяців тому +1

      Please brother can I get your contact I wanna come to the country

    • @ivaldirbatalha5436
      @ivaldirbatalha5436 10 місяців тому

      @@emmanuelokpala3531 Sure man, i can get you all you need to come visit here

  • @viktorekman863
    @viktorekman863 6 місяців тому +1

    I have also been there and I flew to Praia as well. Both islands were magnificent!

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  5 місяців тому

      Happy to hear! A totally different vibe, I should visit Praia as well.

  • @ellyanagomez6013
    @ellyanagomez6013 Рік тому +1

    The views 🤯the food 😍

  • @IngenuousGuerilla
    @IngenuousGuerilla Рік тому +1

    Great video, I gotta get over to Sal

  • @capvertenimages9925
    @capvertenimages9925 Рік тому

    Good work as always bro 😍

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Рік тому

      Thanks so much bro, really appreciate it ! 😍

  • @LearningToLiveNow
    @LearningToLiveNow Рік тому +1

    Excellent Video!

  • @bakersentertainment4461
    @bakersentertainment4461 3 місяці тому +1

    Hey brother I loved the video. Beautiful Africa country.

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Місяць тому

      Thanks so much for your words! Really appreciate it 😁

  • @FlyWithVeiga
    @FlyWithVeiga 9 місяців тому

    So dope 🔥🔥

  • @nomazizizembe8662
    @nomazizizembe8662 11 місяців тому +1

    Love the vlog watching from cape town south Africa

  • @elzorodrigues.dammon
    @elzorodrigues.dammon 2 місяці тому +1

    Amazinggggg

  • @NoirLizeNYC
    @NoirLizeNYC Місяць тому

    ok great now i've to go to check this ish out lololol!!! great video!!!

  • @TravelGarda
    @TravelGarda 14 днів тому

    Thanks for the nice video

  • @lonl
    @lonl Рік тому

    Nice Jess 👌🏼

  • @mamadulaminDjamanca-tc1zf
    @mamadulaminDjamanca-tc1zf 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks very much brothers familys nusta djunto sempre suseso

  • @IvanAlmada-yg2ne
    @IvanAlmada-yg2ne Рік тому

    Very nice video .. greetings from Belgium, remind me my times in sal hummm yummy

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Рік тому

      Thanks so much! I hope you've had a great time there 😁

  • @Soukaretr21
    @Soukaretr21 5 місяців тому +3

    Yo man keep going I really loved your video 👍🏾❤️which camera u be using btw

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  5 місяців тому

      Thanks so much! I took a break from UA-cam but starting soon again 🙏🏽 appreciate the support! I used the Sony A7IV

  • @wordsmith9360
    @wordsmith9360 Місяць тому +1

    Top!

  • @shawnrc1970
    @shawnrc1970 9 місяців тому +2

    Great, informative video! We are so excited, we will be on Sal in just over a week! We will be spending a week 5km from Santa Maria, is taxis and transports simple on the island? Really want to explore Santa Maria a few times.

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  5 місяців тому

      My bad Shawn! Just saw this now. How did you find Sal? Did you enjoy? 😁

  • @resenda528
    @resenda528 Рік тому +4

    Yes, My friends, SAL is One of paradise Island 🏝 ✨️ 💙 😍 in CapeVerde, SAL is My 2nd Island, One Day I Will Comback, to Visit All My friends, And family, God bless,

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Рік тому

      It is right?! 😍 Thanks for sharing your story!

  • @raquet34
    @raquet34 Рік тому +1

    Amazing video! Btw Percebes are Barnacles. I never had them, but I do hear that they are good

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Рік тому +1

      Thanks I can add that in the subtitles! Appreciate it!! 🙌🏽

    • @raquet34
      @raquet34 Рік тому

      You’re welcome!

  • @goodlifeonsea1881
    @goodlifeonsea1881 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for this - a great video. We are planning to relocate there from the UK for the health of our 4 year old daughter. Heading out to Sal in September for 6 months. If you have any more advice we would love to hear from you.

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  5 місяців тому

      Wow that's an amazing step! I would recommend you in those 6 months to visit other islands as well. My favorite one is Santo Antão as it is full of beautiful nature.

  • @Nanay5kris
    @Nanay5kris 10 місяців тому

    This video is lovely!
    Hi, I'm planning to go there! 😊
    Could you tell me in what month were you there? Thanks!

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  9 місяців тому

      Amazing! I was there in April this year 😁

  • @Nadelina_kb
    @Nadelina_kb Рік тому +1

    I have been to Santiago but not to Sal yet. For sure these islands are amazing.

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Рік тому +1

      I still want to visit Santiago now I am older, I’ve heard great stories about it! You should see Sal indeed, it’s very nice to relax for a week or so 😁🙌🏽

    • @emmanuelokpala3531
      @emmanuelokpala3531 10 місяців тому

      You help to relocate there ?

  • @jw-xo5sw
    @jw-xo5sw 6 місяців тому +6

    I was in Sal for 3 weeks last year. I must honestly admit that it was a big disappointment. The people are very nice, but that's about it. You can't go anywhere without being bothered by pushy street vendors. Also the sea and the island itself look much more beautiful on the videos than in reality. You can forget about snorkeling, the current ensures that you cannot see anything. Except for the hotel area in Santa Maria, the island is a big ruin with great visible poverty.
    Pro' s:
    Shark Bay (bring your own slippers and you don't need a guide to see the sharks, don't fall for this tourist trap)
    street dogs, these are really nice and sweet
    Cabo Verde people are really nice
    negative things:
    The fish will undoubtedly taste perfect, but for non-fish eaters the food on the island is not great. We ate out twice a day for 20 days and tried many restaurants, the quality is not good.
    Lots of very pushy street vendors
    Apart from Shark Bay, the salt mine and the cable car, there is actually nothing to do, if you like to lie on the beach all day then this is the place for you.
    I wouldn't have wanted to miss this holiday, but not a second time for us
    P.s Be careful if you take a taxi to Santa Maria for the first time. You will be met by a big dark man, at first he is very friendly and acts as if he is your best friend and he takes you to the shop of his "mother". Cut this man off immediately because he only wants to sell you overpriced junk.

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your view! Unfortunately there are also quite some (pushy) street vendors indeed, which I want to emphasize: are not Cape Verdeans. However, if you would like to experience the "real Cape Verde" I would recommend you to go to islands as São Vicente and Santo Antão, it's a complete different vibe and not built around tourism. Anyway, thanks for sharing your experience 😁

    • @michaelmatisse2808
      @michaelmatisse2808 5 місяців тому +2

      Most of these street vendors are Senegalese and they sell overpriced Senegalese souvenirs and pretend it is capeverdean but the culture between these two countries are very different

    • @michaelmatisse2808
      @michaelmatisse2808 5 місяців тому +1

      I agree nothing special or spectacular in Sal island or cape Verde in general. It is good to do it once but not more. Maybe it would be more interesting to do island hopping 3 days here and 3 days there...

  • @hendleydacruz5151
    @hendleydacruz5151 Рік тому

    Damn🙏🏾🙏🏾💯

  • @JSUN19
    @JSUN19 Рік тому +2

    Home 😊

  • @myjermedia
    @myjermedia Місяць тому +1

    Well done

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Місяць тому

      Thanks!!

    • @myjermedia
      @myjermedia Місяць тому

      @@JessyBarreto You are welcome, beautiful Island

  • @mariadorosarioramossilva5626
    @mariadorosarioramossilva5626 11 місяців тому

    Mijn mooi Eiland 👍👌

  • @user-zc9wj1rq2m
    @user-zc9wj1rq2m 15 днів тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @samk3088
    @samk3088 Місяць тому +1

    Planning a trip in late July, what is the best island to stay and for night life

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Місяць тому

      I think for the best parties you should visit Sao Vicente! And then don't forget to make a trip to Santo Antão

  • @katelynbarreto1015
    @katelynbarreto1015 Рік тому

    😍😍

  • @QuakerJones268
    @QuakerJones268 Рік тому

    Good Video, really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

  • @peteraffenzeller1420
    @peteraffenzeller1420 7 місяців тому +1

    what abpout the Ocean Cafe and drinking some ponche at the Galema? you really missed out!

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  5 місяців тому +1

      I should go there next time! Thanks for the advice 😁

  • @beatlichtsteiner2004
    @beatlichtsteiner2004 11 місяців тому +2

    Olá,
    Ok, já fui lá seis vezes.
    De fato é uma ilha 🏝 maravilhosa, mas têm Praias super, Gentes sem Estresse
    Mas acho falta a História, Prédios da Antiquidade.
    Ok é um País no Começo da Turismo.

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  10 місяців тому

      Sim, é um lugar lindo né?! Para história você precisaria visitar a ilha de Santiago

  • @Williamaraujo
    @Williamaraujo Рік тому

    🙌🏾❤️🇨🇻🔥

  • @lisuu2080
    @lisuu2080 6 місяців тому +1

    Great video! I didn’t catch the name of the hotel tho - could you spell it out?

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  5 місяців тому

      The hotel is called Odjo d'Agua 😁

  • @Andrewman69000
    @Andrewman69000 3 місяці тому +1

    Is there any nightlife in Cape Verde? Nightclubs, or beach parties, etc

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Місяць тому

      Yes for sure, there are several bars on the main street. For 1 week I find it's good, but after a while it feels a bit repetitive for me. However, there are also big events in Sal for example a big festival in September, that is definitely worth visiting!

  • @user-ph5vq9fc7l
    @user-ph5vq9fc7l 3 місяці тому +1

    I’m going 😅

  • @resenda528
    @resenda528 Рік тому +3

    Olà Meus Amigos, ILHA DSAL è a Uma Paraiso Das ILHAS ♥️ ❤️ 👌 Em Cabo Verde, ♥️ 👌 ILHA DSAL è A Minha Segunda ILHA, Em Cabo Verde, ♥️ 👌 Um Dia Se Deus quiser Vou Voltar Para Visitar os Meus Amigos, e as familhas, Deus Abenções. God bless.

  • @suzy2480
    @suzy2480 6 місяців тому

    hi how do i boo bus from nigeria to senegal, someone help me please

  • @Froxdj
    @Froxdj 4 місяці тому +1

    hey bud, what currency did you mostly use?

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  4 місяці тому +2

      When I arrive I always take escudos from the ATM, cause if you pay in euros it’s gonna be more expensive

    • @Froxdj
      @Froxdj 4 місяці тому

      @@JessyBarreto perfect thanks brother 👍👍👍

  • @KDonLR
    @KDonLR 5 місяців тому +1

    Africa watching the AFCON game😁 research begins

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  5 місяців тому +1

      Exactly! Hope to inspire more people to visit Cape Verde 🙌🏽

  • @chrissystewart6268
    @chrissystewart6268 Рік тому +1

    Hi I'm Chrissy 🇺🇲 Jesse I'm an Baltimore Native I'm like you want to travel I never been to 🇨🇻🇨🇻🇨🇻 I want to go I don't have friends from there I want to get to know people better 🇨🇻🇨🇻🇨🇻

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  11 місяців тому

      hey Chrissy, you should go! Cape Verde has a lot to offer, Sal is just one of the many beautiful islands. I would say a good start as it is very touristic so plenty of people to meet.

  • @jmortier71
    @jmortier71 8 місяців тому +1

    For me it was one off the ugliest island i visited. It's one big plane desert with a rock in thé Middle. Try thé other islands in Cap Verdie, way better. But i loved thé People ❤

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  5 місяців тому +1

      If this was nothing for you, you should try out Santo Antão! You will love it 😁

  • @resenda528
    @resenda528 Рік тому +2

    SAL è Nha Ssgunda ILHA, um Vèvè Là juntos kfamilia, ♥️ 💙,😄 e a Migo's. Over decate, Mais do que Uma decada, Um representa SAL Contra 6 ILHAS nos desportos, a tè differentes desportos. No fogo, na São Cente, na S.tuantão, S. Niculau, Boavista, e Praia. Deus Obrigado, e Obrigado os SaLenses, PA Apoios kêz dome. Vou Voltar, Com fè Em Deus, Não Sei quando, Mas um 😐 ta bèm. God bless.

  • @jestix9662
    @jestix9662 5 місяців тому +1

    DUDE. fucking give him a fist bump at 1:10. He's waiting patiently for like 10 seconds. How dare you.

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  5 місяців тому

      😂😂😂 it was an imaginary microphone😜

  • @karim271
    @karim271 3 місяці тому +1

    P diddy brought me here 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Місяць тому

      Thanks for the marketing Diddy 😂🙌🏽

  • @mellymel9892
    @mellymel9892 3 місяці тому +1

    Who’s here after finding out this is where Diddy escaped to 😂😂

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Місяць тому

      Hahah ! Well at least I got him so good travel tips 😂

  • @jocelynwithsprinkles
    @jocelynwithsprinkles 11 місяців тому

    Him saying chorizo is sending me 😑

  • @HappyRareGrooveMan
    @HappyRareGrooveMan 10 місяців тому

    Sort out the persistent amount of sellers trying to sell cheap goods, many are agresive at times .

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  9 місяців тому +1

      The funny thing is that those are not even Cape Verdeans, but people from other African countries that come to sell the products over there.

  • @chrisduc1
    @chrisduc1 9 місяців тому

    This is my paradise 😎🥰🥰🏖️🏖️🥰but ☝️☝️it has nothing to do with Afrika . It is just in front of Senegal

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  9 місяців тому +1

      Well.. we are part of Africa never forget that 🙌🏽

    • @christianlaewe5895
      @christianlaewe5895 9 місяців тому +1

      Sorry, Thats totally wrong. Cabo verde is an independent Republik , very close with Portugal ,language Portuguese and is just placed in front of Afrika.
      @@JessyBarreto

  • @AMan-jg8rf
    @AMan-jg8rf 2 місяці тому

    Geezus compared to the Carribean, South East Asia and many other tropical wonders this place looks horrible!

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  Місяць тому

      Everyone has their own preferences of course :)

  • @seawave34
    @seawave34 11 місяців тому

    Its a paradise lost..Now caters to mass tourism and all the worst that this brings..The most disappointing destination ive been to...Santa Maria,the main tourist town is a litter and dog overwhelmed dump

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  10 місяців тому +1

      Sorry to hear your experience. I have had a totally different experience. Perhaps you can try one of the other islands?

  • @pabloalvez915
    @pabloalvez915 6 місяців тому

    Is it safe for a White person?

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  5 місяців тому

      Yes for sure, just as everywhere look where you should be at night and where not. There are plenty of tourists and to give you an example: I was the only dark skinned person on the plane 😅

  • @NickyAlanPsychicMedium
    @NickyAlanPsychicMedium Рік тому

    No it’s a dangerous food poisoning dump google it.

    • @tchobustos5939
      @tchobustos5939 Рік тому

      😂😂😂we're still here!!

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  11 місяців тому +3

      I'm sorry to hear you had a bad experience, but it's not a food poisoning dump. As in all travel places, just know where you should eat and in Sal all places have been perfect for me and a lot of others so far :)

  • @andreasanai3542
    @andreasanai3542 11 місяців тому

    Not impressed at all by this video. There are much Better places to visit in Africa.

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  10 місяців тому

      That's also possible of course. So what places would you recommend?

  • @robertpachino3134
    @robertpachino3134 Місяць тому

    Animal lovers don't use animals 👍

  • @xw9619
    @xw9619 8 місяців тому +1

    Bueno.. realmente la Isla como tal no vale nada.
    De echo estoy escribiendo desde Sal.
    Fuerteventura le da mil vueltas. Aquí hay un Senegalés en casa esquina de Santa María intentado venderte la moto o intentando estafarte.
    También está llena de prostitutas Senegalesas ofreciéndose a todas las horas del día por la calle principal.
    Hay mucha pobreza y da la sensación de mucha delincuencia.
    En los supermercados es todo realmente caro, mucho más que en Europa y hay ausencia de carne sobre todo y de verduras y frutas frescas. Todo está muy pocho.
    Las playas son del montón, las fotos y las vistas de dron no les hacen justicia.
    Venden a la isla muy bien pero ni por asomo volvería.
    Hay infinidad de destinos más baratos y mejores.
    UNA GRAN DECEPCIÓN 👎👎👎

    • @JessyBarreto
      @JessyBarreto  5 місяців тому

      Sorry to hear you had this experience, have you thought about trying any other island with more nature and less touristy?

    • @xw9619
      @xw9619 5 місяців тому

      @@JessyBarreto Si vas a responder a un comentario en Español, tomate la molestia de hacerlo en el mismo idioma. De lo contrario, yo no me molestaré ni en leerte. 🙄