On this salt island tour from Santa Maria we'll discover secret pools and salt deserts and even swim with sharks- but don't worry these yellow lemon sharks are very friendly!
Sal Island Tour
First, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Santa Maria between 8:40 am and 9 am to discover the island of Sal, one of the most popular places in Cape Verde for tourists.
On this tour, we'll cross this island of volcanic origin from south to north, making stops in its most outstanding towns and places. First, we'll visit the town of Santa Maria, which in just two centuries went from being a salt extraction point to becoming one of the most important tourist centres of Cape Verde.
We'll continue our tour by passing by Kite Beach, famous for hosting world kitesurfing championships, and we'll stop at Porto Palmeira. In this small fishing village we'll stroll through its streets full of colourful houses and typical handicraft stalls.
Afterwards, we'll head to Pedra de Lume, did you know that it was the first village founded on the island of Sal? Here we'll discover how the salt trade influenced the local economy and visit its salt flats, the only place in the world where you can swim in a salt lake inside a volcanic caldera.
Our next stop will be at Miragem, a salt desert where you can see the optical effect that water and salt production in this ecosystem, and then we'll go to the Blue Eye, one of the wonders of the island. In this natural pool, we'll give you an hour of free time so you can take a swim and look for another hidden pool known as Love Cellar, a favourite of the locals.
The highlight of the excursion will be at Shark Bay, where we'll get to see the lemon sharks up close. The last stops will be at the nature reserve of Madeira Bay and Espargos, where we'll leave you free time for lunch.
Finally, we'll return to Santa Maria and drop you off at your hotel around 4 pm.
Price
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Duration
7 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and other language.
Included
Hotel pickup and return transfer
Transport by 4x4, car or minibus
English–speaking guide
Not included
Lunch
Entrance to the Blue Eye: € 3 (US$ 3.20) per person
Entrance to the Pedra de Lume salt flats: € 5 (US$ 5.40) per person
When to book?
You can book up until 2 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Physical: Not wheelchair accessible. Show more
Auditory: Has measures for hearing accessibility. Staff with knowledge of sign language. Security system and visual alarm.
Intellectual: Has measures for cognitive accessibility. Information in easy-to-read format. Signage with easily recognisable pictograms. Security system and visual and audible alarm.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code. Specifically, this activity applies the following practices: Show more
Printed material is avoided.
Is there a water dispenser.
No single-use plastics are used.
The show represents local culture.
The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
The activity helps vulnerable groups.
The activity helps to promote peace.
The activity promotes local production.
No printing of documentation required.
Promotes local employment.
Has a gender equality policy.
Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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