Salamansa
# Salamansa

Salamansa is a village in the northeastern part of the island of Sao Vicente, Cape Verde. It is situated on the north coast, approximately 5 km northeast of the city centre of Mindelo. In 2010 its population was 1,179. Salamansa is a fishing village with a long sandy beach.

## In popular culture

* Cais-do-Sodré té Salamansa, a collection of short stories by Orlanda Amarílis published in 1974
* Salamansa, a song by Cesária Évora from the album Distino di Belita (1990)
* Areia de Salamansa, a song by Cesária Évora from the album Cesária (1995)
* Pic Nic na Salamansa, a song by Cesária Évora from the album São Vicente di Longe (2001)
