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For a small island, Sal boasts a wealth of sights. This tour covers nearly every inch of it, taking in Kite Beach, Murdeira Bay, Buracona lagoon, Pedra de Lume salt flats and the towns of Palmeira and Espargos. Maria, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The salt pans at Pedra de Lume are the result of a natural accident. The evaporation ponds occupy the crater of an extinct volcano that's always had a supply of seawater because the base of the crater sits below sea level.'
Kick off with a trip to the world-renowned Kite Beach, named because it's a firm favourite with kite surfers who fill the horizon with their colourful sails. Then it's down the coast to Murdeira Bay, where a village has sprung up around the cove at the heart of the rocky coastal nature reserve. The palm-lined streets and bright mural walls of the village of Palmeira await next, before we head north to the ‘blue eye' of Buracona lagoon and the mirage plains of Terra Boa.
After stopping at a family-run restaurant for a lunch made from locally sourced ingredients, we'll explore the island capital, Espargos. Here, you'll see vibrant street art all over town, expressing aspects of the local culture and society. From here, you'll head east to Pedra de Lume salt flats for a float – Cape Verde's answer to the Dead Sea. Before wrapping up the day, you'll visit serene Viveiros Botanical Gardens and have a cocktail at Ponta Preta beach club. A great excursion that combines scenery, flora and fauna, villages and gastronomy.
Based on 479 reviews from verified customers
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Safety
4.8/5
Staff
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Service
4.8/5
Teresa
From United States of America - March 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
We enjoyed the whole tour. Our guide, Nino, was excellent. Lots of local knowledge
Julie D
From United States of America - March 2025Traveled with a group of friends
45 - 54 years old
Great
Overall rated4/5
Ea
From United Kingdom - March 2025Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Reps at the hotel don't make it clear but Internet does.. this trip may be difficult for some people due to the uneven and especially at the salt mine ...
Rita
From United States of America - March 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Guide Stefan made the experience. Was great to see different parts of Island. Lunch was fairly goo. Husband enjoyed fish, I had vegetarian option, ...
I Parker
From United States of America - March 2025Traveled as a couple
55 - 64 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Ronald and the driver of the bus were very good and you felt safe with them, they gave us a lot of information about the country and looked after the ...
Paul
From United States of America - March 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
First time in Sal and picked this trip,Steph the tour guide made this trip something to remember very friendly polite and knowledgeable he is a credit ...