Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Discover the highlights of Sal on this full-day tour with included lunch and hotel transfers. Visit the biggest tourist city in Cape Verde, enjoy the views of Lion Mountain, see the impressive “Blue Eye,” float in the world's second-saltiest water in Salt Crater, and more.

What's Included

Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
(fish or meat + dessert + water)
Tour Guide
Transportation
Entrance fee (€3/person for Blue Eye)
Entrance fee (€5/person for Salinas)
Drinks
Optional Duche at Salinas to remove salt (1 euros)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Santa Maria

    Get picked up from your accommodation and depart toward Santa Maria. There, find out about 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 the white sand and warm water of Kite Beach, one of the best places in the world to practice kite surfing and where the world kite surfing championships are usually held.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Murdeira

    Your tour continues to the natural bay of Murdeira from where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Lion Mountain

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Palmeira

    Then, meet locals and fishermen at the fishing village of Palmeira. Have a chance to see the arrival of the crafts, as well as all the activity of selling fresh fish.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Buracona: The Blue Eye of Cabo Verde Shop

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

    40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Miragem

    Continue towards Miragem, where you will see the effects of water illusions in the desert. Finally, experience Shark Bay and watch lemon sharks in their natural environment very closely.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Espargos

    Next, explore Espargos, the economic center of the island. There, you can buy souvenirs and taste the local Morabeza.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Pedra de Lume

    Your tour progresses to Pedra de Lume Beach and 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 —27 times saltier than sea water in fact. Bring your book and enjoy reading while floating in the world's second saltiest water, an unforgettable experience.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Santa Maria

    The tour includes lunch and concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • If your accommodation is not listed, please send us a message with your pick-up address
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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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