Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach

At a glance

Full-day tour - Salt Mine, Blue Eye, Shark Watch and Kite Beach is a 6h small-group experience in Santa Maria, Cape Verde, operated by Kapverden Tours. Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 29 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $44.53 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Liability insurance, First Aid Equipment.

Quick facts

Duration

6h

Group

Small group, up to 8 travellers

Languages

German, Portuguese, English, French

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–7 per booking

Ages

Child 3–11 · Adult 12–99

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Options & availability

• Shared Group

  from $42.87

  Pickup included

  Days:

  Every day

  Start times:

  09:00

  Check availability →

Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 1h

   Kite Beach
   It is one of the best places in the world to practice kite surfing (from October to April) and is usually chosen to hold the world kite surfing championships.

2. Stop 2 · 1h

   Lemon sharks Bay
   It is a magic place where lemon sharks swim in the shallower waters. Their fins stand firm, cutting through the water. You will catch a glimpse of their sleek, grey bodies gliding along below the surface through a break in the waves. You can decide to see from afar or even go into the water to see the animals up close.

3. Stop 3 · 1h

   Miragem
   There is sand as long as you can see and flat land except for the brown mountains, the best place to make creative photos that last forever, the scenery is just breathtaking and you can feel the nature and the African breeze so close. The surroundings are basically an illusion in the desert. This is a true experience on Sal Island.

4. Stop 4 · 1h

   The salt mines
   In a moon-like crater of an old volcano, seawater turns into salt. The white and bright pink salt pans contrast with the snow-white salt mountains and the blue sky. You can also float in the medicinal salt water of the salt pans. For even more relaxation there are also scrub and mud treatments.

5. Stop 5 · 1h

   Palmeira Village
   Palmeira is the village of the fishermen, where you can find the typical colorful Capeverdean houses and can still feel the real Capeverdean vibes. Here, you can also find the main port of Sal. There are some traditional restaurants with delicious fresh fish to taste.

6. Stop 6 · 1h

   Buracona the Blue Eye
   The Blue Eye is a cave 24 meters deep that is connected to the ocean. When the sun reaches the center of the sky, the sunlight illuminates the sandy bottom of the cave that gives visitors an amazing reflection that resembles a Blue Eye. A natural swimming pool resides adjacent to the Blue Eye.

Meeting point

Traveller ratings

Good to know

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Don't forget to bring cash for the entrances and for lunch

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently asked questions