TransportThe Tui Rep (Elaine) at Riu Cabo Verde recommended this half day tour to us as it would be easier for my Husband. Our Tour Guide (Stephan) was very professional, personable, informative and very funny. We learnt a lot about the Island of Sal and it's history. It was a great day out. Our Driver was pretty good as well. It was quite upsetting seeing the Shanty Town and how some people are forced to live. My Husband didn't have the energy to do the Salt Lake, but l did and it was bizarre but ok.
If you're looking for the hidden gems of Sal, then this half-day tour will tick all the boxes, taking in colourful fishing villages, an enchanting lagoon and even a dip in an extinct volcano's crater lake. Tito, one of our local expert guides, says, “from fishing villages to volcanic craters, you'll see how Sal has been shaped over thousands of years.”
You'll take a ride in a comfy minibus as an expert guide shows off the best of this island. Your drive will take you to the quaint village of Palmeiras, full of cutsie shops and cozy cafes, where you'll get time to stroll its narrow streets and soak up the ambiance of this coastal community. Then on the way to the livelier village of Espargos, there's a stop at Buracona Lagoon where you'll see its ‘blue eye' – a natural phenomenon where the sunlight casts an ethereal glow over the water's surface.
Round off the day with a trip to an extinct volcano crater, where you'll have the rare chance to swim in its saltwater lake – like a natural spa experience. The mineral-rich waters mean you'll be floating effortlessly and heading back to your hotel feeling refreshed and invigorated.
