The Resort Group is a world-class luxury resort hospitality company that has pioneered tourism in Cape Verde, a country that today ranks as one of the fastest-growing tourism markets in the world. The Resort Group’s resort and hotel pipeline includes the award-winning beach resorts, MELIÃ Dunas and MELIÃ Tortuga, as well as MELIÃ Llana Beach Resort & Spa, TUI Sensimar Cabo Verde and the new exclusive Bikini Beach Club.
One of the archipelago’s most popular islands, Sal Island is a paradise for beach-lovers, with its long stretches of golden sand lapped by crystal-clear, azure waters. The waters off Sal attract big-game fishers from far and wide to fish the huge drop offs for Blue Marlin. With some specimens weighing more than 1,000 pounds, the mighty Blue Marlin has helped establish Cape Verde as one of the world’s hottest new fishing areas. With average catches weighing a very respectable 400 to 600 pounds, fishing in Cape Verde is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for serious sport fishermen and women.
Arguably the most exciting and diverse place to fish for Blue Marlin on the planet, Cape Verde is renowned its unforgettable angling opportunities. The Blue Marlin patrols Cape Verde’s waters in impressive numbers year round, although some months are better than others.
Peak Marlin fishing season typically runs from April to early July, although a lot can depend on the conditions, with winds, water temperature, bait fish and sea currents all impacting stock levels. During the summer, pelagic species pass by Cape Verde en route to the Madeira, the Canary Islands and the Azores. Generally speaking, Marlin fishing may be less consistent from July to November than during the spring. Nevertheless, the chances of catching a Blue Marlin at this time of year still remain quite high.
Inshore fishing in Cape Verde presents opportunities to fish for Grouper, Amberjack, Jack Crevalle and Snapper, although the high seas between November and January can be disruptive for inshore fishers. Beach fishing also presents ample opportunities for hard-fishing sport. There are numerous fishing charters available locally catering for novice and expert anglers alike.
Cape Verde is an idyllic gem that remains beneath the radar of many tourists from the UK, although German and Italian tourists have been frequenting the archipelago for some time. With vast stretches of golden sand and fantastic winter sun, the islands are perfect for hikers and nature enthusiasts, as well as being a paradise for anglers.
With fishing charters available from Santa Maria, Sal Island is a popular destination for visiting anglers, with half and full-day fishing trips available locally. Located in Santa Maria, MELIÃ Dunas Beach Resort & Spa offers an idyllic base for big-game fishing in Cape Verde. Completed in 2014, the resort offers everything guests could possibly want for an unforgettable experience of all-inclusive luxury. Boasting seven restaurants and six bars, the resort also features five large freshwater pools, as well as a fully equipped gymnasium and a YHI Spa. Enjoying a beachfront location on the pristine white sands of Ponta Preta beach, MELIÃ Dunas Beach Resort & Spa is reached via a five-minute drive from the main town of Santa Maria, with the stunning development encompassing luxurious properties finished to the highest standard.
MELIÃ Dunas Beach Resort & Spa was developed by The Resort Group, with the destination having garnered numerous coveted industry awards. Sal is a popular tourist destination in Cape Verde, it is a major tourist hub and saw over 1 million visitors in 2023. Drawing on the Executive Board’s wealth of high-level expertise and experience, The Resort Group is led by founder and Executive Chairman Robert Jarrett, an entrepreneur who drew on his expertise in corporate strategy, real estate development and corporate relations to establish The Resort Group in 2007.