Sal Island, Salinas, Buracona and lemon shark
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It will be a unique experience, with local guides, we know our island better than anyone. With us, it's a stress-free ride and you'll be directly helping the local economy.
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Duration 7 hours – 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Italian, French, Spanish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- We do the pick up where the clients are staying, the transport and the guide during the excursion
Not included
- Lunch
- Salinas relax
- Shark Bay
- Buracona - Blue Eye
Itinerary
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Stop 1
We pass through the middle of Santa Maria, with a short walk, from the fountain to the municipal market, passing by the Salinas de Santa Maria with a short stop, and passing by Costa Fragata beach where Kitesurfing is practiced.
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Stop 2
It is a natural reserve, with many corals, turtle mating nursery, a wide variety of fish, where you can go snorkeling for 15 minutes, also known for its mount, in the shape of a lion waiting to attack its prey
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Stop 3
It's the capital of the island, we'll go up to a viewpoint where you can see more than 80% of the island. It is optional, to go up before or after lunch (lunch at the client's expense).
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Stop 4
Located in the Parda area, this is where we will have the experience with the lemon sharks, where they will be accompanied by local guides, walking into the water, you pay € 3 "includes rental of shoes and guide"
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Stop 5
It is the birthplace of the Island, where it all started with the exploration of the salt flats, with the option of bathing but paying close attention to the eyes because the water is very salty. The water is so salty that we are floating and there is also a therapeutic mud, which you put on your body to exfoliate your skin. Entrance ticket €5.
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Stop 6
It is the most deserted area of the island, we can see a mirage, when the sun hits the ground, making us see water along the desert. One can also visit a Souvenir shop.
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Stop 7
It is where we will visit a cave when the sun hits the cave transforming it bright and in the shape of an eye. There you can see all the miniatures of the islands made with sea shells, we will visit a warehouse where sugar cane juice is extracted to make grog and punch. There is a small museum of all the existing stones on the island, flora, fish and birds. You have the option of taking a dip in a natural pool, depending on the tide. You pay €3 to enter.
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Stop 8
It is an area with typical Cape Verdean houses, of various colors, it is one of the most important villages on the island due to the port, the water desalination company, transforming it into fresh water, and also because it is a fishing area where most of the fish consumed on the island. Optional depending on how the route is done, we can stop for lunch here, "lunch is at the customer's expense"
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Stop 9
Stop for lunch at Vila da Palmeira or Cidade dos Espargos.
Meeting point & pickup
Hotel pickup included for all travelers
We know to pick up from 8:50 am to 9:20 am, depending on the pick up of customers, if we have no delays we will start the tour earlier.
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Pickup is available from 15 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 $39.85 per person
- Free cancellation
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