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Our guides are local and have several years of experience. They can take you to the most hidden places where you can observe landscapes between dunes, valleys and views of the coast. On our 7h tour we take the tour of the island, seeing Shark Bay (pay 3eur), the Salinas where you take a revitalizing bath (entry from 6eur), the Mirage in Terra Boa, the Buracona, stop for lunch (to be paid by the customer) and return to Santa Maria passing through Murdeira. A valid driver’s license is required for the activity.
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Buggy Tour Sal Island
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Certified company and guides, guarantee of quality, comfort and best price, local guide, knows the island, its history and culture well. Discover the beautiful island of Sal, as well as the island's highlights, local places, street arts and more with your expert local guide. Discover volcanic pools, salt deserts, see lemon sharks in their natural environment, relax and float in the Salinas, the second saltiest water in the world after the Dead Sea. Have lunch at a local restaurant and visit places such as the city of Espargos, the kite beach, Santa Maria, Miragem, the fishing village of Palmeira and the natural bay of Murdeira and enjoy the view of the Leão Mountain. Whether you want to emphasize culture, education, history or sport, our specialist will combine these elements with adventure activities to create exciting travel opportunities for you. Have an authentic experience, get to know the island with a native and professional guide, with all the comfort and safety.
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Experience on Sal Island with native and certified guide (including sharks)
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Explore the beautiful waters off the coast of Sal when you board this catamaran adventure from Santa Maria. Join a small group and sail along the southwest coast of the island to observe the beautiful scenery. This tour is a great opportunity to observe local wildlife, like turtles, dolphins, and even whales, onboard and with provided snorkel gear.
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Catamaran Half Day - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean
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Embark on an adventure through Sal Island with a small group and certified local guide. Discover the island's hidden gems, delve into its rich history, and immerse yourself in its unique culture. Swim in the super salty water at Salt Lake Salinas, admire the natural pools of the Blue Eye, encounter lemon sharks in their natural habitat at Shark Bay, and much more.
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Santa Maria, Sal: All inclusive Salt Lake, Blue Eye and Shark Bay
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-Largely unexplored, the ocean, especially around the coastal areas, is full of life. The abundance and variety of color and creatures is simply staggering. Snorkeling allows people to admire wildlife, in its natural habitat. -Our snorkelling adventures are suitable for everyone, whether young or adult, experienced or inexperienced. -Learn how to prepare and use your snorkelling equipment correctly and be safe into the water.
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Snorkeling Experience in Santa Maria Bay by boat
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Sal, Cabo Verde is an isolated island off the coast of Africa, which can make it difficult to get around and see everything it has to offer. Zipline Cabo Verde is the perfect solution for travelers who want to see the island from a unique perspective, while getting a little exercise and adrenaline rush at the same time.
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Complete Excursion and Flight on the Zipline Cabo Verde
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Zip along the coast of Cape Verde’s Sal Island when you book this thrilling Jet Ski tour from Santa Maria. Meet your guide and get a safety briefing before taking off across the waters for your exciting adventure. Choose to ride solo or tandem and spend your time exploring the area as you desire.
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Jet Ski Adventure on Sal Island - Cape Verde
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Experienced riders and beginners alike will find their match on this Sal Island horseback riding tour. Choose between a 1-, 1.5-, or 2-hour ride and set off in a small group with a maximum of eight participants. You’ll ride along white-sand beaches and through the salt flats of Sal, with the opportunity to continue to Kite Beach and beyond. Helmets, round-trip hotel transport, and safety briefing all included.
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Horse Riding in Sal Island - Cabo Verde
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Embark on an INTIMATE SUNSET cruise for up to 6 people on the stunning waters of Sal Island! This cruise is aboard the exclusive Sae Ray 210 motorboat and is the only one of its kind on the island! Enjoy a magical sunset cruise with chilled champagne, music, and breathtaking ocean views.ilor-made VIP experiences for special events and celebrations NOTE: Cruise available for a minimum of 2 people.
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Sunset Cruise at Ponta Preta Beach - Cabo Verde, Sal Santa Maria
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We will pick you up from your hotel by minibus at 9:00 AM. We will begin the tour traveling south on Sal Island, where we will see the Santa Maria pier and the salt flats. We will continue our tour through the Terra Boa desert, whose landscapes will surprise us with a curious mirage. Our next stop will be in the island's administrative capital, Espargos, where you will have an hour of free time to enjoy lunch on your own. With our energies recharged, we will climb to a famous viewpoint to admire the views of the island. The tour continues towards the shores of Parda Bay, famous for being the natural habitat of lemon sharks. Nearby are the Pedra de Luma salt flats. In the vicinity, there are a series of lagoons where, like in the Dead Sea, you can float in the waters. A perfect opportunity to tone your skin naturally!
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Santa Maria Visit to the salt mine and blu eye and and shark bay
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Avoid the hassle of navigating a public transport system or the expense of a taxi and enjoy a private, clean, fast and reliable transfer from Amílcar Cabral International Airport to your hotel in Santa Maria or vice versa. All of our cars are cleaned and disinfected inside and out and operate 24/7 to serve you at any time during your flight. Save time by booking your pickup service around your flight times. When you disembark, your driver will be waiting for you at the arrival terminal, just after crossing the police border and collecting your luggage, he will have a yellow sign saying Sal Experience. Take advantage of the child-friendly seats and go directly to your hotel. Relax and start your vacation in style, knowing that you are traveling in the company of a fully licensed and insured driver who will be happy to help you with your luggage or any other matters.
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Sal Island: Private Transfer SID Airport and hotel in Santa Maria or vice versa
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Get your adrenaline pumping and explore the best of Sal on this thrilling ATV tour from Santa Maria. Join a small group and spend hours navigating rugged terrain, sand dunes, small villages, and beaches. This is a fun and dynamic way to experience the island while also learning more about Cape Verde’s history and culture.
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4h ATV 500cc 4x4 Quad Island Adventure
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It will be an experience you have never had before and that you will remember for the rest of your life. It's the best nature excursion we have on the island, our natural Discovery Channel in Sal.
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Sea Turtle Nesting Observation on Sal Island
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When you book a tour or other activity with me, you get to see all the beautiful places of Sal. I guarantee a fun and educational trip. I am from here so I can tell you all the ins and outs. It is not a problem to have mixed backgrounds with the tour because I speak many languages!
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Full Day Sal Island Tour in Santa Maria
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Company and certified guides, guarantee of quality and price. Local guide, he knows the island well, its history and culture, gastronomy, music and local restaurants. Join this 7-hour island adventure tour and visit places like Espargos, Praia do Kite, Santa Maria, Miragem, Palmeira and Murdeira. Swim in Salt Lake with your group. Have lunch at a local restaurant before heading out to sea to see lemon sharks up close in their natural environment. Whether you want to experience culture, education, history or sport, our experts combine these elements with adventure activities to create exciting travel opportunities for you. Come and discover the island of Sal with a certified native guide, in comfort and safety, while having fun. The private tour is fully customized according to the client's preferences and needs.
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Private Sal Island Tour Authentic Experience from Santa Maria
6 to 7 hours
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Heighten your chances of spotting lemon sharks on a half-day tour that showcases the marine creatures in their natural habitat. You’ll learn much more about the fish than you would alone, with the help of a marine biologist, as you venture out to Shark Bay and watch them in the wild.
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Lemon Shark Experience from Sal
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Known for its long stretches of white-sand beaches and year-round sunshine, the island of Sal in Cape Verde is best explored off the main roads. Get out for an adventurous sightseeing tour on this 4-hour off-roading trip from Santa Maria, which lets you access beaches, salt flats, and more wilderness inaccessible by cars.
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Sal Island: 2H Buggy Desert Adventure - 1000cc
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Enjoy a 3-hour tour on your beautiful Catamaran Makaira. Meet us at Porto de Palmeira, where your team will greet you. We offer hotel transfers to the departure point. After a quick check-in, we’ll transport you to the Catamaran Makaira using a dinghy. Onboard, find your perfect spot to relax in comfort. Your team will start with a safety briefing at the Porto de Palmeira. Sail along the west coast towards Monte Leão. Look out for sea turtles and, with luck, dolphins. We’ll stop for a swim in crystal-clear waters and snorkeling to explore marine life. Dolphins may also be spotted along the way. Enjoy good music, snacks, and drinks throughout the trip. We return to Porto de Palmeira at the end of the tour.
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Catamaran Makaira Half Day Tour
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While in Santa Maria, carve out time to explore the area by water without having the hassle of renting a boat. This Santa Maria Full-Day Sailing Experience takes you with a small-group and guide on the water in a sailing boat. Along with great views and the opportunity to snorkel, you’ll also enjoy an onboard open bar and lunch.
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Full day Sailing yacht - Beautiful day on the Atlantic Ocean
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See the highlights of Sal Island in the company of a certified tour guide that will introduce you to the island, its locals and sights, and Cape Verde in general. There's a lot to see here and figuring out a tour plan on your own is challenging. This family-friendly excursion takes the guesswork out of the equation. You'll visit Ponta Preta, Murdeira, Espargos, the fishing village of Palmeira, the natural pools of Buracona, and more.
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All inclusive full-Day Tour in Sal Island (Lunch and all fees included)
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Discover the highlights, history and day-to-day life of Sal and Cape Verdeans with this multi-stop, guided off-road day tour. The route starts in Ponta Preta, the most beautiful beach on the island where the windsurfing championships are held in February, Murdeira – the island's natural harbor, which is also the turtle mating place cabeçudas from June to October, Monte Leão – a lion-shaped mountain, the oasis of Fontona, Palmeira – the main port of the island with all its colorful houses, Buracona – with its two natural pools and the teapot's eye, Terra Boa – where you can see the mirage and stop for a bottled drink, the salt flats of the volcano in Pedra de Lume from the top for amazing photos, and possible entry to float in the second saltiest water in the world, Shark watching and return to Santa Maria was on a normal road..
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From Sal Island Blu eye Salt lake Lemon Sharks and Palmeira
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Adventure seekers need look no further than this action-packed 4WD island tour from Santa Maria. A guide will help you see more than you ever could on your own, including Murdeira, Espargos, and Palmeira. You'll also have an opportunity to swim in Salt Lake with your group. Then, before heading to the sea to encounter lemon sharks in their natural habitat, you'll refuel at a local restaurant (own expense) at lunchtime.
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Island Adventure with Shark Experience from Santa Maria
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Discover the island of Sal, along with the history and culture of Cape Verde, on this full-day tour. Alongside a private guide, see several attractions including Lion Mountain, the Blue Eye natural swimming pool, and the Salinas, where you can float in the salty water. You also visit small villages to learn about local life, refresh with a swim at beautiful beaches, and get close to lemon sharks in Shark Bay.
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Private Island tour ( Full day)- Shark bay, Salt lake, blue eye.
5 to 6 hours
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Set out on an unforgettable clear kayak experience along the sparkling coastline of Santa Maria Bay or Bikini Beach! Glide across turquoise waters and enjoy an amazing view of the vibrant marine world just below you. Guided by our friendly and professional local team, this one-hour adventure is designed for pure fun, discovery, and relaxation. We use two types of clear kayaks to ensure every guest enjoys the best experience possible: * Fully transparent kayaks: that offer a complete 360° view of the water below and around you * Dual-window kayaks: featuring two large crystal-clear panels beneath each seat, perfect for comfort and stability Your guide will choose the most suitable kayak for you based on sea conditions, weight balance, and experience level, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ride for everyone. Get ready for a magical ocean adventure that’s all about fun, connection and discovery!
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Clear Kayak Santa Maria Sal Island 1 Hour Tour
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