Oasis Atlantico Belorizonte

Oasis Belorizonte is an All Inclusive beachfront hotel in Santa Maria, a town at the southernmost tip of the island of Sal in Cape Verde. Set in a quiet area, the hotel has gardens and three main pools, one with a bar. Younger guests can play in the three shallower children's pools. You can play football and volleyball at the beach, and the hotel hosts also organise a range of other activities during the daytime and entertainment in the evening. The seas around the Cape Verde islands have plenty of marine life, ideal for divers wanting to explore the underwater caves and reefs around Sal. On land, you can explore nature by spotting wildlife such as lizards, geckos, frogs and monkeys. Fresh fish is served in many of the restaurants in the town of Santa Maria, and you could try the local delicacy arroz de marisco, a dish of shellfish cooked with rice. The low-lying island of Sal is flat so you can walk or cycle around its attractions, such as its salt lake. Otherwise, you could consider hiring a four-wheel drive vehicle if you want to go further afield.

Oasis Atlantico Belorizonte is on the broad, sandy beach of Santa Maria, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. From November to June, strong winds produce waves, making it popular with surfers. Santa Maria town centre is 500m away, and has a variety of small restaurants and shops. The town's landmark is the old salt weigh house on the old harbour quay. Within driving distance is the town of Palmeira on the west coast, known for its Portuguese-style buildings, or Pedra Lume on the east coast. Here you can visit an extinct volcano crater or take a salt bath at the ancient salt mines.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available at the buffet restaurant. There are two ala carte restaurants, an Italian restaurant and a beach bar serving simpler grilled dishes. You can also enjoy a drink at the pool bar or at the four other bars around the hotel.

Guests feeling active can enjoy the gym, play a game of tennis, or join an aerobics class. For children, there's a hotel-run kids' club and a playground.

Rooms at Oasis Atlantico Belorizonte have a fresh feel, with splashes of colour. They have air conditioning, TV with satellite channels and a fridge. Wi-Fi is available.