Palmeira tender landing
Small working port; cruise ships anchor and tender passengers to the harbour.
Palmeira, Cape Verde
Palmeira is the main port of Sal, the flattest and sunniest of the Cape Verde islands. The small working harbour on Sal's west coast is the gateway to the salt crater of Pedra de Lume, the lava pools of Buracona, the island capital Espargos… More about Palmeira →
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Ship schedule by month
October 2026 · from today · all times local (Cape Verde Standard Time)
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Cruise Ships in Palmeira
Today and the next 7 days · all times local (Cape Verde Standard Time)
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0 people in port
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Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Palmeira day.
Planning a day in Palmeira?
The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.
Where is the Palmeira cruise port?
Ships anchor off Palmeira, on Sal's west coast, and tender passengers to the small harbour; the quay only takes vessels up to 130 m. Palmeira village is next to the port; Espargos is about 6 km by road and Santa Maria about 23 km, so a taxi, aluguer minibus or tour is needed.
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Getting to the Palmeira cruise port
Espargos → Palmeira tender landing
6 km · 10–15 min by car
About 6 km, 10–15 minutes by taxi or shared minibus to the island capital.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Shared minibus (aluguer)
CVE 60per person
Varies
Approximate; runs 8 am to midnight.
Taxi
Variesper vehicle
Varies
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Prices are in CVE (about 100 CVE to €1). Distances, times and prices are approximate.
Palmeira Cruise Terminals
1 terminal
Eating in Palmeira
- Coffee per item
- CVE 150
- per item
- Soft drink per item
- CVE 250
- per item
Coffee and soft drink prices are approximate café prices in Santa Maria, the nearby beach town, not at the port. Meal prices are not available.
Where to eat
Santa Maria seafront
Beach bars and seafood restaurants by the pier.
Espargos centre
Local cafes and restaurants in the island capital.
Destination
About Palmeira
Palmeira is the main port of Sal, the flattest and sunniest of the Cape Verde islands. The small working harbour on Sal's west coast is the gateway to the salt crater of Pedra de Lume, the lava pools of Buracona, the island capital Espargos and the long white beach of Santa Maria in the south.
- Time zone
- Cape Verde Standard Time
- Currency
- CVE
Things to Do in Palmeira
Santa Maria beach
Long white-sand beach and pier.
Pedra de Lume salt crater
Float in the salt lake inside an old volcanic crater.
Buracona and the Blue Eye
Natural lava pools on the north-west coast.
Espargos
Island capital with local life and music.