Port of Palmeira

Palmeira is Sal’s working port, combining the arrival of island supplies with passenger movements, fishing and recreational boating. International fuel deliveries form a distinct part of its commercial activity, alongside the goods moving through the quays and storage areas.

Expansion in 2010 and 2015 added berthing space and facilities for handling freight. The port has a concrete ramp for vehicles driven aboard ships, a container yard and a separate area for roll-on, roll-off traffic. Covered storage provides space for goods awaiting their next movement.

Small fishing boats use a dedicated pier within the harbour. This local fleet shares the wider waterfront with commercial shipping and leisure craft, giving Palmeira a varied role in the island’s supply system and coastal economy.