MURDEIRA VILLAGE, Sal, Cape Verde Islands
Murdeira, a gated complex, on the ocean on a West facing bay
in Sal Cape Verde has one of the most beautiful spots on Sal, looking west over the bay to Monte Leao. Murdeira offers 24 hour security,
reception, and has a range of properties from one bedroom apartments
to 3 bedroom villas. 10 mins airport transfer.
Murdeira Village is well laid out and there is a feeling of
air and space. Yet everything is relatively close by; and in phase one, you are never
more than about 300 yards from the reception and swimming pool.
To either side of the Murdeira, the island has not been developed
and it's possible to walk for miles along the shore overlooking
the bay with Cape Verde's mini rock of Gibraltar, Monte Leon. The
properties in the resort are owned by a mix of locals and foreigners
from a variety of countries, including Portugal, Italy, Austria, France, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, as well as a handful from Britain/Ireland. Many visit only rarely, so
the resort is generally quiet. There
are facilities for children.
Murdeira is about 10 minutes by motor from Espargos (Sal's capital) and 10 minutes by motor from Santa Maria. These are accessible by taxi, bus (these are minibuses and pick ups that run up to about midnight), or hire car.
There are 2 and 3 bedroom villas. Many of the properties
have a seaview at Murdeira, and those in the front-line look out
to the turqouise baia da Murdeira and the ocean beyond.
Murdeira was built some nine years ago with Cape Verdean architects
and a lot of German equipment. There are plenty of
parking spaces, either in designated car parks, or outside individual
villas. Flowers and shrubs and palm trees are mature.
Taxis, doctors, nurses, services can be ordered from reception.
Every property has access to cable television, though the choice of channels is limited.
Where is Murdeira?
It's 10 minutes by motor from the airport and the island's capital, Espargos,
and 10 minutes from Santa Maria. You can get to any of these by
car, taxi, or public bus.
Why choose Murdeira?
Locals choose Murdeira for the tranquility compared to Santa Maria and Espargos, and the security. Home owners and holiday makers choose Murdeira for the same reason. There is a large swimming pool, a tennis court, and a slipway for boats.
Where to eat and drink in Murdeira
The restaurant in the Murdeira resort is by the ocean, and next
to the swimming pool. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There
are also many places to eat out in Espargos and Santa Maria. Several
of these offer outside dining. There's a very basic grocery store in the resort,
and supermarkets offering a wider selection in Santa Maria and Espargos.
The bar by the pool has seating outside overlooking the pool, and seating outside right at the water's edge overlooking
Murdeira bay.
Sports at Murdeira
If you like swimming or snorkelling the seawater pool is a decent
length for a really good swim (no charge for pool). The two childrens pools are of different depths. There
are various beaches and coves which you can choose to swim from. Even right
by the shore, there is a large range of fish, and occasionally turtles
to view and snorkelling is generally excellent, depending on the state of the ocean.
Guest comments
We liked Murdeira a lot. for me there was no alternative. I'd rather
have the swimming pool, tennis. the whole complex is fantastic.
L from Cornwall.
I just love feeling so close to the ocean. To be at the water's
edge and have a beach to myself is something that is hardly possible
in Europe. To hear the sound of the waves at night is amazing. Murdeira offers everything I want, calm and remoteness and yet it's
so close to Espargos and Santa Maria C from London
The facilities we used were the big pool (excellent), the snack bar (fine but very limited mid week), and reception who were efficient. The resort as a whole struck us, frankly as a bit odd. Really very isolated and artificial - but often beautiful in the sun. N from London
Cape Verde Jetaway's comments
If you like nightlife, loads of bars, beaches with people on them, and bussle, Murdeira is not for you. You may prefer to stay in a hotel or small apartment in Santa Maria. If you like running, cycling, snorkeling, swimming, reading, relaxing, sunbathing in privacy, having the possibility of living close to the ocean, having a beach to yourself, long walks along a rugged coastline, peace and quiet at night, very little traffic, few people, a swimming pool often to yourself, and space for outdoor living, then Murdeira should appeal. Some people combine both - they spend the day at Santa Maria and return to Murdeira in the evening; others prefer to spend the day in Murdeira sunbathing etc and then go to Santa Maria for dinner. From Murdeira, it's not far to Espargos as there are very few tourists there, especially in the evening. Either is only 10 mins by car.
Things to do near to Murdeira in Sal
Snorkelling, windsurfing, kite surfing, sailing, game fishing,
riding, surfing, diving either on site or within 10 minutes by motor. Walk for miles in either direction at the water's edge
- it's totally undeveloped. One of our fitter guests walked right
round Murdeira Bay to the top of Monte Leon. Visit the Old Salt
mines at Pedra de Lume, located in a volcanic crater.Have a mud
bath, and float in the salt water. Visit Burracona, a natural pool,
created from lava flow - the black stones look like giant pieces
of coal. Take a 4x4 out for a day or a week and discover even more remote
beaches. Flag down an aluguier (minibus) and go to Espargos, Santa
Maria or Palmeira - get a taste of the local charm and music. Take a daytrip
to other islands by plane or by boat. Shops, fish market, bars,
restaurants, nightclubs, huge white sandy beaches at Santa Maria.
Restaurants, shops, business advisers and notary in Espargos 10
minutes by motor. Buses to Espargos and Santa Maria pass by regularly.
(1 euro). Taxis available from reception. For
more general information on the Cape Verde Islands.
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