Sal Secrets by Minibus
Excursions & day trips

Sal Secrets by Minibus

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 25 reviews
from
£40.00
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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  • check Guided tour
  • check Exclusive TUI itinerary
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

4.5/5

Based on 25 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Value for money

4.4/5

Safety

4.7/5

Staff

4.7/5

Service

4.7/5

  • Rita and Dave

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Experience of guided tour informative, kept safe by crossing roads . Interesting, saw many historic places. Learnt about individual areas. Fishing tow ...

  • Sharon

    From United Kingdom - September 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Unfortunately the weather turned bad so we were unable to go and look at the blue eye, it had been closed off for safety reasons as the area was very ...

  • Suzanne

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    A great little half day tour to see a bit of the island & island life if you don’t wish to spend a whole day on a bus getting off & on this is the one ...

  • Nev

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • AFMWalsh

    From United States of America - August 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Guide amazing and very informative all through experience. Enjoyed by us sll

  • Stuart

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

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