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.'

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. Next, it's on to the Buracona lagoon, famed for an optical illusion known as the ‘blue eye' caused by the sunlight. The journey continues at the laidback fishing village of Palmeira. Relax in a café while your guide reveals stories about the village's past.

You're in for a treat next, as there's a table waiting for us at a family-run restaurant which serves a special Cape Verdean lobster dish. There are other tasty options, too. 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, before stopping by at Viveiros Botanical Garden to discover exotic vegetation and a petting zoo.

What is the itinerary for this experience?

The itinerary for this experience is:

- 9:00am – pick-up from your hotel

- 9:30am – drive to Espargos and visit the town and church

- 10:00am – drive to Buracona

- 10:30am – visit Buracona Lagoon and its caves

- 11:45am – drive to Palmeira fishing village

- 12:30pm – have a drink at an esplanade café

- 12:45pm – drive to the restaurant for lunch

- 2:30pm – visit Salinas Pedra Lume

- 3:00pm – swim in Pedra de Lume's salty lagoon

- 4:00pm – drive to Viveiros, visit the Botanical Garden and have a drink

- 4:30pm – drive back to your hotel

Please note, the times and stops may vary slightly on the day.

Høydepunkt

Get a glimpse of local life during visits to the villages of Palmeira and Espargos
Visit the shimmering waters of the Buracona lagoon, famed for its 'blue eye'
Float on the salt lake of Pedra da Lume in the middle of an extinct volcano
Drop into a family-run restaurant and tuck into a Cape Verdean lobster lunch
Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of the Sal and its history

Viktig informasjon

Standard lunch includes a meat, fish or vegetarian option. It does not include lobster
Lobster lunch is only available for guests who choose the lobster option
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
Bring bathing gear and sunblock
Bring a towel
Bring suitable footwear
Adults only
This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Bring money for extras or gratuities

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Ann Charlott
Reise som par
13. januar 2026
5
Norge
Veldig avslappende og fin tur, ikke for mange og en veldig hyggelig guide.
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Jo
Reise som par
5. mars 2026
4.2
Storbritannia
The day was was fun. Our guide was very knowledgeable, but oh! My word, he spoke at 20 to the dozen. He needs to slow down a little as sometimes what he was saying was difficult to catch because he just didn’t draw breath. I think his name was Romero, but again he spoke so quickly I’m not sure I caught his name correctly. And I’m not hard of hearing!
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Heather and Terry
Reise som par
5. mars 2026
5
Storbritannia
Our guide was amazing, very knowledgeable about the island and very enthusiastic. We enjoyed each stop and learned more about the island and its history. The salt marshes were nice to see but we didn’t participate in the waters. Overall very enjoyable. for me, visiting the capital and learning the history of the island was the highlight of the day.
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Deb
Reise som par
5. mars 2026
4.6
Storbritannia
Ramiro our guide was fantastic . Really informative , in my opinion it would have been better to have had less time at the mirage in the desert and more time at the botanical gardens .
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Alison Mc
Reiste med familie
5. mars 2026
5
Storbritannia
The Tour was excellent and Tony was the perfect guide. He shared lots of knowledge about Sal and Cape Verde’s history. The lunch was great and each stop along the way was a great experience of local life and sights of Sal.
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M&M
Reise som par
4. mars 2026
3.4
Tyskland
Gut gefallen hat uns der Salzsee und der botanische Garten. Dafür alleine waren aber 100€ zu teuer.