Sal, Cape Verde at €363 rtn

Welcome to Salt Island!

Nope, this is not a typo — Sal, aptly named 'salt' in Portuguese, owes its fame thanks to its dazzling white salt flats and the local mining industry.

While the mining industry is not as buzzing as in the past, the community has turned the salt pans into a spa experience. Head to Pedra de Lume to get a grasp of the island's saltiness — here you can take a dip in the crater and effortlessly float while learning about the local salty culture.