Sal Rei is the main town on Boa Vista. A large share of the island’s services are concentrated here, and this is where many people choose to buy a home or invest. This page is a guide to the area from an investor’s point of view. For holidays, restaurants, excursions and everyday life, the go-to resource is the Boavista2000.com portal, where you will also find the homes for sale in Sal Rei.
Why Sal Rei appeals to investors
Choosing where to buy on an island means balancing three things: the sea, services and real life. Sal Rei brings them together.
- Services close at hand. As the main town, it offers shops, restaurants and basic services. This matters both to those who use their home and to those who let it.
- Life all year round. It is not just a holiday spot: it is a lived-in town, busy out of season too.
- The sea nearby. From Sal Rei’s residential areas the beaches are close at hand, starting with Praia Cabral.
- A variety of properties. From the most affordable apartments to suites in complexes with a pool, right up to the Apart-Hotel.
Boa Vista as a whole offers more than 55 km of beaches, more than 300 days of sunshine and an international airport with flights from Europe: Sal Rei is the starting point from which many people experience it.
The areas of Sal Rei worth knowing
Sal Rei is not a single block. For buyers, it is important to understand the differences between the areas.
Praia Cabral
A beach in the Sal Rei area, where The View, the new 65-suite Apart-Hotel, is being built. The Por do Sol suite with pool is also here. Both are described on the page dedicated to Praia Cabral.
Estrela do Mar
An area of Sal Rei where a furnished T1 apartment with a balcony is for sale at €65,000: an affordable way into the island’s property market.
Vila Cabral
Here you will find a bright sea-view apartment at €120,000, a short walk from the beach at Praia de Cruz.
During an exploratory trip you can visit the different areas and see which best suits your style and your goal.
What you can buy in Sal Rei: three real examples
Here are the offers currently for sale in and around Sal Rei, all direct sales with no agency commission:
- Estrela do Mar T1 Apartment: Estrela do Mar area, furnished, with a balcony, €65,000;
- Por do Sol suite with pool: Praia Cabral area, furnished T1 with a terrace overlooking the pool, €90,000;
- Vila Cabral sea-view apartment: close to the beach at Praia de Cruz, bright, €120,000.
In general, on Boa Vista you will find options from €50,000 to more than €500,000. For an overview of prices, read how much a home costs on Boa Vista. All the offers are on the properties for sale page.
An apartment or an Apart-Hotel in Sal Rei?
Both main formats exist side by side in Sal Rei.
- Traditional apartment: you use it whenever you like, let it if you wish, and manage it yourself or with someone you trust. Before deciding, read the guide on letting your own home on Boa Vista.
- Apart-Hotel: you buy a suite registered in your name, management is entrusted to a professional operator and you have personal use of 4 weeks a year. This is the format of The View.
The comparison between an apartment and an Apart-Hotel will help you choose.
What to assess before buying in Sal Rei
Even in the right area, each property must be assessed on its own merits:
- the actual distance from the sea and from services;
- the condition of the property and of the communal areas;
- recurring costs and who manages them;
- legal checks with a local professional.
The full list is in the checklist before buying on Boa Vista.
Get to know Sal Rei with people who have worked there for years
Our group has been operating on Boa Vista for more than 25 years and knows the areas of Sal Rei inside out. If you would like a selection of properties in line with your goal, book a consultation or let us plan your trip to the island together.
Still choosing the island? The comparison Boa Vista or Sal: where to invest will help you understand the differences.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sal Rei the capital of Boa Vista?
Sal Rei is the island’s main town, where most of the services are concentrated. That is why it is one of the areas most considered by people buying a home or investing on Boa Vista.
How much does an apartment in Sal Rei cost?
It depends on the area, type and condition. Current offers include a furnished T1 at Estrela do Mar at €65,000 and a suite with a pool at Praia Cabral at €90,000, both direct sales with no commission.
Is The View in Sal Rei?
The View is being built on the beach at Praia Cabral, in the Sal Rei area. It is an Apart-Hotel of 65 suites, with 98% of the suites facing the ocean.
Is it better to buy in Sal Rei or in a resort outside the town?
It depends on what you are looking for. Sal Rei offers services and life all year round, useful both to those who use their home and to those who let it. A visit to the island is the best way to compare the alternatives.
Would you like to talk it through with a person?
Book a video call or message us on WhatsApp: we will answer your questions about Boa Vista and The View.
