Secrets of Sal Island 4x4 Tour with Pedra da Lume Salt Lake
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Secrets of Sal Island 4x4 Tour with Pedra da Lume Salt Lake

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$47.00
Free cancellation
Language: French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Why you’ll love this…
  • Soak up the laidback vibes of the west-coast fishing village of Palmeira
  • Discover the desert mirage sands of Terra Boa and the Buracona lagoon
  • Float on the salt lake of Pedra da Lume on the crater of an extinct volcano
  • Snap some selfies at Murdeira Bay and see Espargos from a viewpoint
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Sal and its geography
What to expect

The desolate beauty of inland Sal is in stark contrast to the white sands of its coast. On this off-road safari, you'll explore Murdeira Bay, the Buracona lagoon, the ocean-like sands of Terra Boa and Pedra de Lume. Beyond the most popular sights, you'll also get a glimpse of local life in Palmeira and Espargos. Rodrigo, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘I've lived on Sal all my life, and I'm still fascinated by my island's colourful street art. It's a vivid reflection of our culture and our daily lives.'

Starting with a pit stop at Murdeira Bay, you'll trundle off in a closed 4x4 – we're the only ones using covered off-roaders – to the fishing village of Palmeira on the west coast. Its palm tree-lined streets are dotted with mural-painted cafés and tiny shops. Rodrigo says, ‘Palmeira's kaleidoscopic – and cluttered – souvenir shops are an attraction in themselves.' Then it's on to the Buracona lagoon, famed for how it shimmers when hit by sunlight.

Next, you'll witness the ocean-like sands and mirage of Terra Boa. An optical phenomenon, in which hot rays of light reflect distant objects and the sky, creates the illusion of a desert lake. Back on the road, there's a pit stop at a viewpoint, where you can enjoy an elevated panorama of Espargos, the island's capital. Wind down with a natural spa treatment in the Dead Sea-like lagoon of Pedra de Lume. Floating in one of the world's saltiest waters and inside an extinct volcano crater is a buoyant way to end the tour.

What is the itinerary for this experience?

This experience is available as a morning or afternoon tour, so the itinerary timings change depending on which one you pick.

Morning option:

- 8:00am – pick-up from your hotel

- 8:15am – transfer to Murdeira Bay

- 8:30am to 8:45am – continue to Palmeira for a visit to the fisherman's village

- 9:15am to 9:30pm – transfer to Buracona lagoon with a chance to see the Blue Eye

- 10:10am to 10:20am – travel to Terra Boa with a photo stop at the Mirage

- 10:20am to 10:35am – proceed to Salinas Pedra de Lume and the Salt Lakes

- 10:35am to 11:15am – entrance to the Salt Lakes and time for swimming

- 11:20am to 12:00pm – transfer back to your hotel

Afternoon option:

- 1:30pm – pick up from your hotel

- 1:45pm – transfer to Murdeira Bay

- 2:00pm to 2:15pm – continue to Palmeira for a visit to the fisherman's village

- 2:45pm to 3:00pm – transfer to Buracona lagoon with a chance to see the Blue Eye

- 3:40pm to 3:50pm – travel to Terra Boa with a photo stop at the Mirage

- 3:50pm to 4:05pm – proceed to Salinas Pedra de Lume and the Salt Lakes

- 4:05pm to 4:45pm – entrance to the Salt Lakes and time for swimming

- 4:45pm to 5:30pm – transfer back to your hotel


Please note, the times and stops may vary slightly on the day

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Viewing of the Buracona ‘blue eye' and Terra Boa ‘mirage' cannot be guaranteed, as both optical illusions depend on the sun's position on the day
  • Due to parking restrictions, there's a moderate walk to get to and from the Pedra de Lume. If you require special assistance to get to the lake, please inform us at the time of booking
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • By choosing this TUI Collection experience, you're contributing to TUI Care Foundation projects around the world, which help local communities thrive and benefit from tourism. Thanks for your help
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI CAPE VERDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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