Is a natural high

car frame, so it’s not the most glamorous of locations but the salt is good for my skin – apparently.

Other highlights of the day tour was Shark Bay to see the lemon sharks which swim around your feet, (they only eat fish apparently) and the natural phenomena, the Buracona Lagoon.when the sun hits the water in a particular way, it lights up the surface like a blue eye. Eerie but beautiful.

THAT night we dined at the appropriately-named Lobstar restaurant in Santa Maria, working our way through seafood platters washed down with their homemade sorbet served in champagne flutes.

The next morning I decided to try my hand at something a little more strenuous. The Atlantic Star Nautical Centre focuses on all things watersports, in particular kite surfing and waterskiing. I tried my hand at the latter but given the amount of times I fell over, it was clear I was not a natural. The centre also offers a Scuba Diving Day, which aims to introduce people to the wonders of diving, including a theory session before diving into the Hilton pool, followed by an open water dive.

However it’s kite surfing that’s the big draw, thanks to the perfect wind conditions.

It’s no surprise then that three world champions hail from the island.

The local mantra of Capeverde, and the phrase they live by is “no stress”. It wouldn’t be a difficult decision to choose to come again.

GETTING THERE

Tui(tui.co.uk) offers seven nights in Sal staying at the 5T Hilton Caboverde Sal Resort from £852pp, B&B (two sharing). Including flights from Gatwick on December 8 and transfers. tuicarefoundation.com/en