This stunning apartment has been furnished to an exceptional standard with contemporary furnishings, air conditioning, wireless internet access, a 42" HD Plasma TV/DVD with satellite in the living room, a further 32" TV in the main bedroom, and a kitchen with all mod cons.

Outside of the Apartment is just as impressive, there is a large private south facing balcony with table and chairs. (Most apartments on the resort have a shared balcony and only 1 bathroom). You also get the use of all the Sol Melia facilities in this 5* resort including 2 huge swimming pools with swim up bar, a spa and gym, a restaurant and piano bar and a beach bar on the amazing white sands of Ponta Preta beach. The resort also has 24 hour concierge security

The Area
The apartment is situated on the 5* Sol Melia Tortuga Beach & Spa Resort which is right on the magnificent Ponta Preta Beach where you can just sit and watch the local wind and kite surfers showing off their undoubted skills.

The charming local town of Santa Maria, with its numerous shops, bars, restaurants, banks and supermarkets is a pleasant 30 minute walk away. There, you will be able to watch the local fishermen bring in their daily catch on the pier, stroll around the many craft shops, where you can buy anything from African hand made jewellery to beautiful hand painting or just enjoy a cold beer on the wonderful Santa Maria beach.

What to Do
Cape Verde is know for its wonderful unspoilt beaches, translucent seas and its lovely people with smiles as warm as the Cape Verdian sun.

However, there are lots of activities to do on the island. A visit to the salt lakes which are situated at Pedra De Lume are really worth a visit or take a look at the main capitol of Espargos. You may like to visit the 'Blue Eye' situated at the north of the island.

If you like a bit of adventure, then hire a quad bike and visit one of the many sand dunes or beaches that the island has to offer.
Other activities include wind surfing (the world championships are held on Sal) kite surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling, deep sea fishing, sailing, catamaran trips or whale/dolphin watching.

Car hire is available but as most activities are all within walking distance, the expense of a car is not necessary as taxis are plentiful and cheap.

Various organised trips are available for all the above activities.