The desolate beauty of inland Sal is in stark contrast to the white sands of its coast. On this off-road safari, you’ll explore Murdeira Bay, the Buracona lagoon, the ocean-like sands of Terra Boa and Pedra de Lume. Beyond the most popular sights, you’ll also get a glimpse of local life in Palmeira and Espargos.
Starting with a pit stop at Murdeira Bay, you’ll trundle off in a closed 4x4 to the fishing village of Palmeira on the west coast. Its palm tree-lined streets are dotted with mural-painted cafés and tiny shops. Then it’s on to the Buracona lagoon, famed for how it shimmers when hit by sunlight.
Next, you’ll witness the ocean-like sands and mirage of Terra Boa. An optical phenomenon, in which hot rays of light reflect distant objects and the sky, creates the illusion of a desert lake. Back on the road, there’s a pit stop at a viewpoint, where you can enjoy an elevated panorama of Espargos, the island’s capital. Wind down with a natural spa treatment in the Dead Sea-like lagoon of Pedra de Lume. Floating in one of the world’s saltiest waters and inside an extinct volcano crater is a buoyant way to end the tour.
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