Full-Day Road Tour in Sal Island

Visit the best and most interesting sights of Sal Island along a certified tourist guide who stops at predetermined points to give information about the places, about the island, its people and Cape Verde in general.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Ponta Preta Beach, Ponta Preta, Murdeira, Ilha do Sal 4110 Cape Verde

While in Ponta Preta you will be introduced to the itinerary and you´ll be also provided with a brief explanation of the history of Cape Verde

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Murdeira, Murdeira, Ilha do Sal

Murdeira is geographically located at the centre of the island. It´s Bay is bathed with crystal waters and filled with corals, enabling marvelous conditions for the practice of snorkeling.
Apart from the mention above, you can easily see “Monte Leão” from there, one of the greatest marks of the island.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Espargos, Espargos, Ilha do Sal

Well, now is time to go more to the north and meet with the City of Espargos, where you we’ll be in a local tour ending in a panoramic view of the city through the belvedere.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Palmeira, Palmeira, Ilha do Sal

The next stop is the fishing village of Palmeira, where you can find the only port of the island.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Buracona: The Blue Eye of Cabo Verde Shop, Santa Maria, Ilha do Sal Cape Verde

To the East of Palmeira, we can spot Buracona a place with natural pools and an incredible rocky landscape of volcanic origin. This combination allows us to enjoy the wonderful phenomenon called "Blue Eye".
From 12pm to 1pm the sun shines inside a cave 25 meters’ deep, allowing you to glimpse the image of a shiny blue eye staring at the majestic sky.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Terra Boa, Espargos, Ilha do Sal Cape Verde

More to the west of the island is “Terra Boa”, the only land for growing crops and there you can enjoy another spectacle of nature, a "Mirage" in the middle of the desert.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Espargos, Espargos, Ilha do Sal

On your way back to Espargos, you’ll pass the peripheral area of the island visiting some social institutions such as kindergartens and schools.

In Espargos you'll have a break for lunch at the Spot restaurant where you are able to taste a typical dish at a very low cost (from 5 to 10 Euros) or enjoy one of the best pizzas in town.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Pedra de Lume Beach, Pedra de Lume, Ilha do Sal Cape Verde

On the way back to the West of the Island you can catch sight of lemon sharks in the “Parda Bay” around 4pm, please be reminded to wear appropriate shoes.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Pedra de Lume, Pedra de Lume, Ilha do Sal

Pedra de Lume, where the famous Salinas (Salt pans) are found inside of an extinct volcano crater. In Salinas you can bath in the therapeutic waters within the same.

Duration: 1 hour