Sal Island: Guided Full-Day Highlights Tour with Lunch
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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.
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Duration 6 hours
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Live tour guide
Portuguese, English, French
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
- (fish or meat + dessert + water)
- Tour Guide
- Transportation
Not included
- Entrance fee (€3/person for Blue Eye)
- Entrance fee (€5/person for Salinas)
- Drinks
- Optional Duche at Salinas to remove salt (1 euros)
Itinerary
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Stop 1
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.
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Stop 2
Your tour continues to the natural bay of Murdeira from where you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Lion Mountain
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Stop 3
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.
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Stop 4
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!
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Stop 5
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.
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Stop 6
Next, explore Espargos, the economic center of the island. There, you can buy souvenirs and taste the local Morabeza.
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Stop 7
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.
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Stop 8
The tour includes lunch and concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.
Meeting point & pickup
Hotel pickup included for all travelers
How to get there
Pickup is available from 22 listed hotels. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $74.01 per person
- Free cancellation
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