Sal Island: Full-day Private Experience with Local Guide

Discover the highlights of Sal on this full-day tour with included lunch and hotel transfers. Watch lemon sharks in their natural environment very closely; see the impressive “Blue Eye,” float in the world's second-saltiest water in Salt Crater, and more.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Ilha do Sal

Get picked up from your accommodation and depart toward Santa Maria. There, get to know the history of the city, which has transformed from the exploration of salt to the biggest tourist city in Cape Verde. Next, you will explore Kite Beach, with white sand beach and warm water, one of the best places in the world to practice kite surfing and it`s usually chosen to hold the world kite surfing championships.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Murdeira, Murdeira, Ilha do Sal

Your tour follows to the natural bay of Murdeira from where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the lion mountain. Then, meet locals and fishermen at the fishing village of Palmeira. There, have a chance to see the arrival of the crafts, as well as all the activity of selling fresh fish.

Duration: 20 minutes

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

After that, travel to Burracona, see "Blue Eye" (one of the 7 wonders of the country) and admire its beautiful and natural swimming pool

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Espargos, Cape Verde

Continuing the visit, explore Espargos, the economic center of the city. There, you can buy souvenirs and taste the local Morabeza.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Pedra de Lume Beach, In The Beach Of Hotel Belorizonte, Pedra de Lume, Ilha do Sal 4110 Cape Verde

. Your tour progresses to Pedra de Lume Beach and to its Salt Crater, an old salt farm located below sea level. The water in the lagoons from which the salt is extracted is very hot and of course salty. Yes, it is 27 times saltier than sea water. Bring your book and enjoy reading while floating in the second world's saltiest water, an unforgettable experience. Continue towards Miragem, where you will see the effects of water illusions in the desert. Finally, experience The Shark Bay and watch lemon sharks in their natural environment very closely.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Ilha do Sal

The tour concludes with drop off at your accommodation

Duration: 40 minutes