Cape Verde · Beach & Island

6-Hour Sal Island Tour with Blue Eye, Lemon Sharks and Pedra de Lume

6 Hours Round trip from H3WR+MXW Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the lively Santa Maria Pier and experience authentic island culture
02 Discover the shimmering Blue Eye at Buracona formed by nature
03 Encounter lemon sharks safely in the shallow waters of Shark Bay
04 Float effortlessly in the mineral-rich salt lagoon of Pedra de Lume

Discover Sal Island on a 6-hour tour through Santa Maria Pier, Murdeira, Palmeira, and the Blue Eye at Buracona. See the desert mirage at Terra Boa, explore Espargos, and encounter lemon sharks at Shark Bay. Float in the salt-rich lagoon of Pedra de Lume while learning about local history and enjoying the island's dramatic coastal scenery. This experience brings together culture, geology, wildlife, and striking landscapes for an enriching day out in Cape Verde.

Finish at the Salinas of Pedra de Lume and float in the highly salty lagoon inside the volcanic crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Santa Maria

Languages English, French, Italian, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sal Island Highlights from Santa Maria to Pedra de Lume

Visit Santa Maria Pier and observe the lively fish market, local fishermen, and daily coastal life.
Continue to Murdeira Bay to admire the tranquil cove, turquoise waters, and views of Monte Leao.
Stop in Palmeira to explore the colourful fishing village and its bustling port area.
Travel to Buracona to admire the natural Blue Eye and the surrounding volcanic rock pools.
Head to Terra Boa to witness the famous desert mirage stretching across the horizon.
Visit Espargos to experience the cultural and economic heart of the island.
Walk into Shark Bay to watch harmless lemon sharks swimming in the shallow waters.
Finish at the Salinas of Pedra de Lume and float in the highly salty lagoon inside the volcanic crater.