Sal Island tour Full day

An ideal tour to thoroughly explore the picturesque island of Sal. Pick up from the hotel and drive to the town of Santa Maria, followed by a guided walking tour. Santa Maria has evolved from salt mining into the largest tourist town in the Cape Verde Islands. Next stop is Kite beach, one of the world's best kite surfing spots. Time for photos and admiring the beautiful views. Drive to the port in the town of Palmeira. Walk around the port, during which you will observe the traditional life of the locals, who make their living from fishing and working in the port. Then drive to the village of Pedra de Lume, which was the first settlement on the island of Sal. The village developed around a salina that existed in the area, located inside the volcano's crater. On site you will learn about the importance of the salt industry to the development of the island through. You will see the historic cable car that was once used to transport salt extracted from Salinas. The highlight of the tour is a visit to Salinas Salt Lake, the only salt lake in the world located in a caldera. Entrance to the lake area for an additional fee. The next point of the trip is the Miragem Nature Reserve, where you can observe the unusual phenomenon of the illusion of water in the desert, which appears when exposed to high temperatures. Drive to Buracona Bay, a cluster of natural pools. This place is considered one of the 7 wonders of the island. The main attraction is the so-called Blue Eye, a cave 24 meters deep, which, connected to the ocean, forms a natural pool in the rock. On site, an opportunity to swim in the amazing natural pools. Drive to the next point located on the eastern part of the island - Shark Bay. This place is home to amazing lemon sharks which are a characteristic species for Cape Verde Islands. An opportunity to swim in the crystal clear waters in the company of harmless sharks. Next, a visit to the natural reserve at Murdeira Bay. The last point is Espargos, the economic center of the island of Sal. A walk where you will learn a little more about the life of the locals and their culture. Return to the hotel.