Sal Secrets by Minibus
Excursions & day trips

Sal Secrets by Minibus

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 20 reviews
from
£39.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll journey through Sal's unique landscapes and visit the communities of Palmeiras and Espargos
  • At Buracona Lagoon you'll witness the natural wonder of the 'blue eye'
  • There's a rare chance to swim in the lake of a volcano crater and feel like you've had a spa experience
What to expect

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.

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.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Viewing of the Buracona ‘blue eye' cannot be guaranteed, as the optical illusion depends on the sun's position on the day
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI CAPE VERDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 20 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Value for money

4.3/5

Safety

4.7/5

Service

4.7/5

Staff

4.7/5

  • Ann Crossey

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Anonymous

    From United Kingdom - May 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Manda

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Excellent Excursion both staff Ronaldo and driver pleasant and professional. Well done guys from England ????

  • Ian Morgan

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Loved the variety of stops. Glad we only opted for 1/2 day version - I think the full day would have been too much

  • Jean Lindsay

    From United Kingdom - March 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Bad

    Overall rated

    1/5

    The guide was very good, but there is really nothing to see. The souvenir shop we stopped at was so bad and so poor, it was not a great experience. ...

  • Deb

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Solo traveller

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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