join us in this excursion of Sal island
- 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
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Highlights
Join us in this tour of the of sal island, we promise to provide you a magnificent experience at a low price.
Inclusions
What's included
- A excursão pode ser feita em grupo ou em privado.o tour passa para todos os sítios da ilha,e não inclui nada.
What's not
- Breakfast
- Buracona: The Blue Eye of Cabo Verde Shop
- Pedra Lume Salt Crater
Itinerary
1 st stop Murdeira was the first village on the island of Sal,here we will see Murdeira Bay, a nature reserve known for its rich marine life and a small coral reef suitable for snorkeling. we can enjoy the beautiful view of the mountain that resembles a lion.
Espargos is the capital situated in heart of island and main commercial centre , at the highest point of Espargos name Radar you will enjoy almost a 360 degrees view over the island.
Palmeira is a fishing community which also lives on all the activity generated around the port of pameira.Besides the beatiful view over the sea , here you will we will be able to see the arrivals of the boats and see all the activity surrounding the sale of fish. And we also walk among the colorful colonial houses.
Famous Blue eye”, a beautiful underwater cage turning magic blue and turquoise by the sunlight. is basically a natural pool formed by the ocean into the lava rocks . the tickets cost 3 euros from 12 years olt
here you can experience a real life of Mirage or optical effect of water that is not water
Pedra de lume the oldest village on the island is the cradle of the island's history founded in 1804, with an intense activity based on saline exploration. you will be able to see the 1100 m cable car that carried the salt inside the salt flats to the boarding pier. see also to see secular houses, boats.
At the entrance , a small grotto opens passage to the salt pits , the salt water is very good for your skin known for their medicinal properties , where, due to the high concentation of salt in the water the bodies float to the surface . An unique experience. tickets 3 euros .
Shark Bay Here we will see shark bay , see lemon sharks in their natural environment. you can choose to stay on the beach and observe the sharks from the shore or go in the water and see them up-close .they don´t represent a theat to humans
Kite Beach a paradise of dedicated to lovers of the sport , owned by one of the former world champions Mitu Monteiro. kite beach is famous for its waves suitable for kite beach and windsurf maneuvers.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 108 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Unforgettable Day Exploring Sal Island with Adalberto!
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) We had an absolutely beautiful day on the tour of Sal Island with C4, and I cannot recommend it enough! Our guide, Adalberto, was fantastic—incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and an all-around good man who made the entire experience extra special. The itinerary was packed with amazing sights: Buracona & The Blue Eye: Simply breathtaking to see in person. The Desert Mirage: A fascinating, magical sight out in the open landscape. Palmeira: Watching the local fishermen bring in the day's fresh catch gave a wonderful glimpse into authentic island life. Espargos: We stopped here for a delicious lunch that hit the spot. Baia da Parda: Seeing the lemon sharks up close was a truly magical experience. Pedra Lume Salt Pans: A stunning location to wrap up a perfect day. Everything was well-organized, smooth, and memorable from start to finish. If you're visiting Sal, book this tour—and ask for Adalberto!
55-Star family island tour of Sal
We had an amazing day out on this island tour which Adalberto organised for us. The kids loved the adventure of travelling in the open back of the truck - a fun way to keep cool on a hot day. We saw so much and our guides on the day helped to make it a truly memorable experience. We also did the night turtle walk - incredible to see the turtles emerge from the water, make nests, and lay eggs, all under a beautiful starry sky. Thank you!
510/10 island tour experience.
We had an amazing time on the island tour in Santa Maria, Cape Verde! From start to finish, everything was well-organized, informative, and full of unforgettable sights. Our guide-Albert was not only friendly and knowledgeable but also passionate about the local history and culture, which made the experience even more meaningful. We visited stunning beaches, traditional villages, and scenic viewpoints that offered breathtaking views of the island. The stop at the salt mines in Pedra de Lume was a highlight — floating in the saltwater was such a unique experience! We also got to see the famous Blue Eye (Buracona), which was absolutely mesmerizing. What I appreciated most was the balance between sightseeing and relaxation — there was time to explore, take photos, learn about the island’s heritage, and also just enjoy the natural beauty. Transportation was comfortable, and everything ran on time. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Sal Island. It's the perfect way to discover the heart and soul of Cape Verde in just one day. I came away with wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation for this beautiful island
1Terrible experience
Waste of time and money, the ‘guides’ give you no insight to the locations, we had to ask questions ourselves to understand anything about Sal/ the history of the island. The guides don’t organise the people they actually just wonder off and talk to other guides or take your photo to try and sell you later, we were told by the person DAMMY who sold us the excursion on the Rui Palace Beach that all locations would be included they weren’t it cost us an additional + €12 per person he also told us we’d be on a jeep with other couples , what arrived was an awful old bus. Book through Get Your Guide instead we normally do and you can see all costs, this is the one time we didn’t and we regret . The only redeeming quality was seeing the sharks what was an amazing experience.
5All the info you need and weren’t told !!!
Just come back from a full day tour of Sal . Unfortunately we booked it through our hotel and basically they take your money and fail to give you all of the information, we were told it was £30 euros but they never mentioned about the extras so it’s not C4 fault. Here’s all you need to know , first stop is the Blue eye which is a reflection of water in a cave and it’s absolutely stunning but you have to pay extra 3 euros each to enter , and if like me you are scared of nights , don’t worry , it looks scary because of the height but it’s ok , although I do think the place is rather disorganised as if it’s busy you will have to wait a while for your turn, then of to the salt mine lake and yet again it’s an extra 6 euros each plus one more euro if you need to use shower and trust me you will need one after but the whole experience of floating is amazing , then off to shark bay and surprise surprise there’s another 3 euros each plus charge per person for the shoes which are basically crocs and although I was wearing my own one , they still insisted that I wore theirs 🤣!!!! And for lunch you will stop at the pre arranged restaurant in the middle of nowhere where one inlet and a proton of fries and small beer was £19 pounds !!!! For a place like Cape Verde I think that’s rather expensive. But the hole day was very good and the operator was very friendly so we had a good time just wish the hotel told us about all the extra charges as some of the places you will visit won’t accept card payments.
3A moderately interesting tour.
We visited 4 main sights - the lemon sharks, the salt pans, the blue eye and kite beach - everywhere we went, there were hordes of tourists. In between, the landscape was bare, and sometimes disfigured by construction or piles of trash.The tour guide and driver were quite good, although there was sometimes a lot of waiting around, including when part of the group was reviewing photos taken by a photographer who accompanied the group.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- c4tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Santa Maria
- Its from-price is 25% below the median of the 30 day trips we list in Santa Maria.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 30.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Santa Maria
Santa Maria, on the southern tip of Sal in Cape Verde, is a beach town of pale sand, steady Atlantic wind and a fishing pier.
Santa Maria occupies the southern tip of Sal, a flat, dry island in the Cape Verde archipelago off the coast of West Africa. Sal means salt in Portuguese, a nod to the salt pans once worked here for export. The sandy streets of Santa Maria, lined with pastel houses, lead down to a long beach and a pier where local fishermen sell their catch.
