Sal Rei is a small village with colors and maybe some European-inspiration, with some evidence of a rich commercial past, when the island was exporting salt, dyes for textiles, cotton, cattle, lime and pottery in large quantities. Your tour begins visiting the cemetery of the Jews, today's architectural heritage. A small cemetery, next to the first hotel of the island, the testimony of the Jewish community that took root here in the 19th century and contributed in some way for the development of Boa vista.
The visit continues towards the center of Sal Rei. The village is now occupied by several businesses lead mainly by Italians. You will have short walking tour through the village with visit to the municipal market, through the fish market, passing by the Catholic Church, cultural center and shops of handicrafts. You can also see the small island in front of Sal Rei, the island of Sal Rei, which the Portuguese built Fort Duke of Braganza to protect the town from attacks by pirates.
After the walking tour, you will still have some time to wonder around or for ""souvenir"" shopping. We also stop in the oldest guesthouse on the island, Migrante, where you can try the coffee grown on the island of Fogo and some Grogue liquor made on Sao Nicolau.
There is no better way to relax than on board of a luxury Catamaran. Sail from Santa Maria bay along the west coast towards Monte Leon. Here you will stop, have time for a swim, snorkel or even a spot of fishing. A really enjoyable trip as you also have the possibility of seeing see turtles, dolphins, pilot whales that swim along the coast of Sal( depending on the time of the year).
Discover the highlights of Sal. Lunar landscapes, the legendary Buracona Lagoon, the Mirage of Terra Boa and dramatic coastlines. Not forgetting the perfect end to the most popular half day tour, Salinas de Pedra de Lume where you can relax and float in the salt lakes just as you can in the Dead Sea.
This is the ultimate tour of Sal. In just half a day, you’ll see everything from volcano craters to kitesurfing beaches. First up, you’ll scramble aboard a monster car, before heading off to Ponta Preta Beach. There’s a reason this is one of Cape Verde’s most-wanted photo stops. As well as supersized sands, you get a lighthouse and an ocean full of somersaulting kitesurfers. The huge cars come in to their own as you head off road towards the island’s birthplace, Pedra de Lume. This dormant volcano crater doubles as a massive salt lake. Next, you’ll zoom past Shark Bay, where you could spot bull and tiger sharks slicing through the waves. Your guide will head off road again to get to Kitebeach – a world-famous haven for kitesurfers. On the way back to base, you’ll pass by Angulo Beach before winding back through Santa Maria’s brightly-coloured streets.
If you fancy finishing the day in true Cape Verdian style, sign up for this beach barbecue. This is a real taste of island life – you’ll find yourself kicking off your shoes and tucking in to a buffet of grilled meats and vegetables laid out right by the sea. A laid-back vibe will feature throughout, especially when a bunch of local musicians turn up for a jam. You’ll also get the chance to catch and cook your own fish.
Lobster is a Cape Verde speciality, and few do it better than the Atlantis restaurant. On this trip, you can choose from a menu that ticks off everything from seafood pasta to a straight-up half of locally-caught lobster. Artfully-arranged fruit and ice cream desserts round off the menu. And, if you really fancy treating yourself, you can throw a bottle of Prosecco into the mix. The location of the Atlantis is hard to beat, too. It’s right on wide Santa Maria Beach and has a sand-side terrace with wide-ranging ocean views. Everything’s finished off with a live music soundtrack.
Why not take advantage of the opportunity to learn to fish in a couple of hours? The capture is guaranteed if only to get some photos.
Don't miss this fantastic experience. You can see the different types of fish that exist along the coast od Sta. Maria beach. This is a very memorable expereience. Have a good morning at sea with the crew!
It's a transoceanic, luxurious, beautiful, safe and fully equipped vessel. The yacht White Time is a Grand Soleil 52, from the famous Italian shipyard Cantieri del Pardo. Definitely, one of the best sailing yachts ever built. Departure from Santa Maria or Port of Palmeira, in Sal. Sailing in the West coast of Sal, Murdeira Bay and Mount Lion. Anchoring, snorkeling and full lunch. Sailing back to Santa Maria or Port of Palmeira.
Cape Verde is often lauded as one of the most diverse snorkelling spots in the world. Clusters of coral decorate the islands, drawing in manta rays, massive shoals of tuna, and even the odd turtle. On this tour, you’ll spend the day in our expert guide’s capable hands. They’ll steer you towards the best snorkelling spots on Sal, depending on which way the wind blows that day. The local shipwrecks are the showstoppers – at 10 metres below sea level, you can peer down at the fish that hover above the ghostly crafts.