Excursions & day trips

Lobster Experience

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Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours

Safety measures applied

Meal Included

INSTANT CONFIRMATION

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Lobster meal at LobStar restaurant on Santa Maria beach
Beautiful views of fishing boats and the ocean
Live music

What to expect

As the name suggests, lobster is the word at LobStar – though wow runs it a close second. You'll be saying it when see the views from the terrace and when you are served your Cape Verdean speciality lobster meal – you can choose either lunch or dinner. This tasty treat also includes wine and live music. Meat and vegetarian menus are also available.

LobStar is located on the seafront of Santa Maria in the very south of Sal. The restaurant is in a beautiful, rustic stone hut at the foot of the pier where fishermen daily land their catch. The chefs source their seafood from here – so it's a case of straight off the boat and on to your plate. LobStar serves lobster dishes as starters, mains and even dessert.

You'll enjoy beautiful ocean views from your table, with colourful fishing boats resting on the strand and floating in the sea adding a marine touch to your experience. A lobster meal at LobStar is one of the ultimate Cape Verdean moments in Sal.

What's included

Three-course meal
One bottle of wine per couple

Where

What to remember

Meat and vegetarian menus also available

Transport to and from the restaurant not included

Meal packages ranging from basic to premium available (additional costs apply)

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 activity begins.

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