Santiago and Sambala Films
If the Atlantic archipelago of Cape Verde, Europe's closest tropical paradise, conjures up an image of azure blue waters, crystalline sands, lush vegetation and swaying palm trees and a rich Creole culture you would be right. The films below depict the joys of Santiago Island and the Sambala Resort, Cape Verde's first environmentally sensitive luxury development on the beautiful island of Santiago, itself the magnificent heart of this extraordinary tropical paradise.
| Santiago Island, Cape Verde and Sambala Resort feature film The Sambala film provides an insight for the first time into Santiago Island's rich culture and stunning natural beauty. There is also a comprehensive section on the Sambala resort, our philosophy and construction progress. Watch the main feature film >> | |
| Santiago Island, Cape Verde - Beach life film This film that focuses on Santiago Island, Cape Verde, its dramatic coastline taking in the white coral sand beaches, coves, and people fishing and generally enjoying the relaxed island life. Watch the film >> | |
| Cape Verde - Santiago Island Flora and Fauna Film This film looks at the wildlife of Santiago Island, Cape Verde, it's tropical vegetation and birdlife as well as varied tropical marine life. Watch the film >> | |
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Cape Verde - Santiago Island tour of the interior film A film that takes a look at the breathtaking mountain scenery of the island's verdant interior. A perfect introduction to what is thought to be the most beautiful of all ten of the islands in Cape Verde. Ney Bettencourt takes us to the Boa Entrada Baobab, one of Santiago's larger trees. Watch the film >> |
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Cape Verde - A Cultural Melting Pot Santiago is known as the cultural heart of the archipelago with a mélange of African, European and Latin flavours blending into this unique island life. Creole Music and dance is imbued into the Creole soul of the island and this is demonstrated in this fascinating insight into the people of Cape Verde. We also learn about the grogue making process- Cape Verde's sugar cane sprit. Watch the film >> |
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Sambala UK Offices and Furniture Pack Showrooms All the furniture pack ranges offered by Sambala are shown in this short film. We also take a look at the rural UK offices of Sambala Ltd. In the stunning Cotswold stately home of Cornbury Park only an hour out of London by train. Watch the film >> |
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Cape Verde Townhouse - Dragoeira Townhouse Interior Tour We now explore the inside of a completed townhouse in Sambala Village. This shows the spacious rooms, solid staircase and quality bathrooms and Moores kitchen. Watch the film >> *Furniture seen in this film is unrepresentative of the current furniture packs offered by Sambala. |




