With long stretches of unspoilt beach and a rich cultural heritage – Sal has all the ingredients for a perfect day trip. This tour packs in the best sights, including Buracona lagoon and Pedra de Lume salt flats. To top it off, there's a traditional Cape Verdean lunch, and you'll get a glimpse of laidback, local life in Espargos and Palmeira. Rodrigo, one of our local guides, says, ‘Pedra de Lume is in the middle of a volcanic crater, and you reach it via a tunnel. You can sometimes pick up compressed salt crystals the size of a golf ball, while at other times the salt is so hard that you walk on the pans.'
Espargos, Cape Verde
The fun kicks off with a visit to Espargos. You'll explore the island's colourful capital and admire its fascinating street art, before heading to an observatory point for elevated views over the town.
Santa Maria, Cape Verde
Next, it's on to the Buracona lagoon, famed for an optical illusion known as the ‘blue eye' caused by the sunlight.
Palmeira, Cape Verde
The journey continues at the laidback fishing village of Palmeira. Relax in a café while your guide reveals stories about the village's past.
Pedra de Lume, Cape Verde
After fuelling up on local cuisine, we'll head to the Dead Sea-like waters of Pedra de Lume. Lie back and float on one of the world's saltiest lagoons,
Zona da Fatima, Island of Sal, Santa Maria, Cape Verde
stopping by at Viveiros Botanical Garden to discover exotic vegetation and a petting zoo.
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