Join one of our experts and discover the fascinating history and culture of Sal island. Learn about the island’s stories and legends connected to the settlement, and discover facts that marked the development of this island of Morabeza, which today is the most touristic island of Cape Verde.
Overview
After being picked up at your accommodation, you will proceed to Pedra de Lume, the oldest settlement on Sal island, founded in 1804 by Manual António Martins. We will take a walk between the locality, there you can learn about its history, attractions, sights and the local lifestyle. Then, you will visit Salinas of Pedra Lume, the main tourist attraction in the region, the only saline in the world located inside the caldera of a volcano. A protected landscape that has a unique view with the salt-covered soil whose colors vary from turquoise to pinkish white. It was elevated to National Natural, Historical and Cultural Heritage and appears on the indicative list of Cape Verde at UNESCO. Then, proceed to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (Driving route), where you will learn the stories of the airline industry in Cape Verde. Then, you will travel to Salinas of Santa Maria, a protected landscape. Following Salinas, you will explore the Santa Maria city, and learn about the history of the city. We will walk through the main streets of Santa Maria, discover the historical places, the local handicrafts and how to identify them. At the end of the tour, you will visit the Water Route and experience the local flavors. Get to know how the lack of this essential good was overcome on Sal island. Learn more about our cultural festivals and see the accessories used in these festivals, as well as replicas of old utensils. Last but not least, indulge yourself to a snack with local flavors in a restaurant with great sea views.
About this activity
- Half day tour
- Operating days:
- Group tour: every Thursday
- Private Tour: any day of your choice
- Duration: 4h (8:30 am to 12:30 pm)
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Skip the ticket line
- Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
- Live tour guide
- English, French, Portuguese, Spanish.
- Includes transportation from hotel / accommodation or airport.
- Meeting point: hotel reception or accommodation or airport.
- We will pick you up at your hotel or accommodation in: Santa Maria city, Espargos city and Murdeira. If your hotel is in a different location from the ones above, please provide us the address and we will arrange the transfer.
Highlights
Discover the island’s history and culture with a local guide.
Discover the facts that marked the history and development of Sal island.
Admire the Salinas de Pedra de Lume, the only salt lake inside the volcanic caldera in the world, one of the seven wonders of the country and a National Cultural Heritage.
Explore Santa Maria city.
Delight yourself with a refreshing local juice and an aperitif in one of the best restaurants on the island with stunning views of the sea.
Includes/Excludes
PRODUCT INCLUSIONS
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pivate transportation
- Licensed local guide
- Liability insurance
- Baby seat (0-2 years)
- Snack with local flavors (details below) in one of the best restaurants on the island with stunning views of the sea.
PRODUCT EXCLUSIONS
- Souvenir Photos (optional)
Itinerary
The oldest settlement on Sal island, founded in 1804 by Manual António Martins. We will take a walk between the locality, there you can learn about its history, attractions, sights and the local lifestyle.
Salinas of Pedra Lume, the main tourist attraction in the region, the only saline in the world located inside the caldera of a volcano. A protected landscape that has a unique view with the salt-covered soil whose colors vary from turquoise to pinkish white. It was elevated to National Natural, Historical and Cultural Heritage and appears on the indicative list of Cape Verde at UNESCO.
Amílcar Cabral International Airport (Driving route), where you will learn the stories of the airline industry in Cape Verde.
Salinas of Santa Maria, a protected landscape.
You will explore the Santa Maria city, and learn about the history of the city. We will walk through the main streets of Santa Maria, discover the historical places, the local handicrafts and how to identify them.
At the end of the tour, you will visit the Water Route and experience the local flavors. Get to know how the lack of this essential good was overcome on Sal island. Learn more about our cultural festivals and see the accessories used in these festivals, as well as replicas of old utensils. Last but not least, indulge yourself to a snack with local flavors in a restaurant with great sea views.
Preparing for the activity
Important informations
- Physical effort: Low
- Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
- What to bring:
- Long-sleeved clothing and comfortable shoes, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses.
- Not allowed
- Hold Baggage
- Activity not recommended for:
- Person with reduced mobility
- Snack (details)
- Calabaceira / Baobab natural juice
- Fidjoss (ingredients: flour, banana, egg, sugar, milk, cinnamon powder, oil)
- Accessible to baby strollers
- Baby seats available (on request).
- Monitoring product quality through online satisfaction forms, Google forms and comments on digital platforms.
Conditions of participation
- Maximum 14 participants, if you have a group with more than 14 people please contact us.
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Yes, the activity offers pickup and drop off at all hotels on the island. For hotels in the city of Palmeira there is an extra fee of 6 euros per group up to 4 people. The remaining cities are free.
The snack is included in the ticket price, please see Additional Info for the snack details.
Our guides speak and understand English, Portuguese, Spanish and French fluently.
Yes perfectly, bring the whole family, everyone will love bringing home great memories.
Comfortable clothes and shoes for walking, bottle of water and sunscreens, Please consult more details in Additional Info, what to bring.
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