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Djadsal Moradias

Santa Maria

We booked a double roomed apartment within the Djadsal Moradias complex which was great, spacious, comfy with all the basic modern appliances we needed (Cooker, freezer, aircon, TV, washing machine)- it isn't the Hilton but that wasn't what we were looking for. 

The apartments are a bit out of town but you can walk along the promenade (for lack of a better word) which is accessed down a small sand track opposite and then all the way to the town centre. You are at the quieter end of the beach which is lovely and there are a couple of restaurants, bars and shops if you have a lazy day. 

The island its self is pretty barren, there is a beautiful beach and great sea (beware the wind though!) but not much else - so if you are going be aware of a few things. 

the Island is being taken over by the 'all inclusive' hotels in the centre - the buses flow in and out of these and offer full catering and fun for the family - so much so that people hardly venture out. This is, at least I thought, starting to take effect on Santa Maria. Hopefully, this will come right - there seems to be a lot of construction going on - which I hope attracts people away from their sun loungers.

So if you are going to see the Island, and not just the inside of a resort, then be aware that food is expensive, extremely high in the supermarket* (its very small) as is beer and wine. Many of the main restaurants along the beachfront are overpriced and not amazing, I'd recommend hunting through trip advisor to find the gems (i'll mention a few below) - There is little to none produce on Sal (there is no soil) so apart from the fish that are caught daily everything else is flown in. 

The sites, although limited, are nice and you can arrange a day trip for around £20 per adult - it's not a full day but well worth seeing (shark bay being the best, we missed turtle season that is Oct/Nov)

Some recommendations - Londres bar - the owners are great, local music and nice tapas. Cafe Creol - the menu is limited but its got some cracking fish dishes and is really well priced

We made many friends out there and will be back, although I think a week is long enough unless we plan to fly to another island. 

The only sour point was the local market - or so-called market selling local things in the centre of Santa Maria - this is to be avoided, once you enter you are hustled and badgered in what became a quite unnerving manner and blocked from getting out. 

Hope this is helpful?

Self Catering on Sal (Djadsal Moradias Apartment)

We booked with Vicky and Dave, who  also manage Bailey's Bar. We have travelled Cape Verde Islands extensively before. The apartment we booked was well equipped, very clean and in a great central location, surrounded by great restaurants and bars, and a few moments from the beach. We could not fault anything in the apartment or the GREAT service provided by Vicky when booking, securing information, airport pick up and support.  I would not hesitate in coming back to this apartment or booking with them again. 

With regards to comments about the Island in other reviews, I do suggest that people research where they are coming to. This is not (thankfully) an over developed resort like Spain or Algarve. Come with an open mind and enjoy the wonderful places and people. It's not for everyone.

Do not confuse Dhadsal Moradias and same named 'Residence' as some reviews on here do

Djadsal Residence is a very big appartment but old. (I think there is a difference with Djadsal Moradias Tropical Resort?
There was a terrible smell obn the stairs and the hallway.
close (200meter) to the beach and town Santa Maria.
noisy bedrooms (side of the street)
clean pool
cockroaches in shower and kitchen, but that can happen everywhere 
we had no water some periods of the day (between 2pm and 6pm and after 10pm)

Djadsal residence is spacious but old

Myself and a friend stayed in the blue block for a week in January.  Apartment was airy, clean, and well stocked. Bit hot at night as there is no air con/fans. The double room had a mosquito net but not the twin room. Pool was gorgeous. There was a security guard on the door 24/7 and it felt really safe. Good shower. Lots of friendly cats. Literally five minute walk from the beach ten minutes into town. Mini supermarket and cafe literally next door. We really enjoyed staying here, great little cheaper alternative to staying in an all inclusive. Out the back is a building site but the whole island is in the process of being developed and this didn't detract at all for us. 

Decent apartments

(For the avoidance of doubt, some of the units may be individually owned and let, however ours was booked through Expedia.)  

I’m not really sure how to mark this place.  If we had been stuck with the accommodation we were first given in a nearby (green) block – not the one shown in the PR photos – it would have merited a terrible rating. 

But after complaining, we managed to get moved to the main complex.  The apartment was basic, but fine, when we worked out how to turn on the hot water.  However, the management is really mean on supplies.  You get one toilet roll – and that is it – not even a washing up cloth or washing up liquid.

That said, the unit was clean and reasonably spacious.  Kitchen facilities included a four-burner hob, a microwave and a good-sized fridge/freezer.  The pool is generous, but, when we visited, the water was pretty cold.

The complex is within a few minutes walk of the sea, but it reached via a muddy (or dusty) partly unmetalled road.  Although the main block is clean, tidy and generally well-maintained, the sides and rear of the property are surrounded by rubbish and rubble – reminiscent of Gaza or the Eastern Ukraine on a bad day.  Many of the nearby buildings are unfinished after work stopped in 2008 or thereabouts.

The town of Santa Maria is about ten minutes walk away and has a good selection of eateries and watering holes – and offers a selection of tourist, adventure and sporty activities.

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