Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Pick-up available: Pick-up point: . Beyond specified area: Transfer services are not available beyond the specified pick-up/drop-off area, Departure Point: Santa Maria hotels Dates: Daily Return point: Returns to original departure pointAttractions and Activities: Ponta Preta (Free entry) While in Ponta Preta you will be introduced to the itinerary and you´ll be also provided with a brief explanation of the history of Cape Verde 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Murdeira (Free entry) Murdeira is geographically located at the centre of the island. It´s Bay is bathed with crystal waters and filled with corals, enabling marvelous conditions for the practice of snorkeling. Apart from the mention above, you can easily see “Monte Leão” from there, one of the greatest marks of the island. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Espargos (Free entry) Well, now is time to go more to the north and meet with the City of Espargos, where you we'll be in a local tour ending in a panoramic view of the city through the belvedere. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Palmeira (Free entry) The next stop is the fishing village of Palmeira, where you can find the only port of the island. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Buracona - Blue Eye Cave (At your own expense) To the East of Palmeira, we can spot Buracona a place with natural pools and an incredible rocky landscape of volcanic origin. This combination allows us to enjoy the wonderful phenomenon called "Blue Eye". From 12pm to 1pm the sun shines inside a cave 25 meters' deep, allowing you to glimpse the image of a shiny blue eye staring at the majestic sky. 40 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Terra Boa (Free entry) More to the west of the island is “Terra Boa”, the only land for growing crops and there you can enjoy another spectacle of nature, a "Mirage" in the middle of the desert. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Espargos (Free entry) On your way back to Espargos, you'll pass the peripheral area of the island visiting some social institutions such as kindergartens and schools. In Espargos you'll have a break for lunch at the Spot restaurant where you are able to taste a typical dish at a very low cost (from 5 to 10 Euros) or enjoy one of the best pizzas in town. 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Pedra de Lume Beach (At your own expense) On the way back to the West of the Island you can catch sight of lemon sharks in the “Parda Bay” around 4pm, please be reminded to wear appropriate shoes. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Pedra de Lume (Free entry) Pedra de Lume, where the famous Salinas (Salt pans) are found inside of an extinct volcano crater. In Salinas you can bath in the therapeutic waters within the same. Private place (5€ to get inside) 40 min(s)
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.