Island Adventure with Shark Experience from Santa Maria
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Join this adventurous 6-hour island tour and visit locations such as Espargos, Palmeira, and Murdeira. Swim in the Salt Lake with your party and guide. Have lunch at a local restaurant before walking into the sea to see Lemon Sharks in their natural environment and up-close.
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Duration 7 hours
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Live tour guide
Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Photo Service
- Buracona - Blue Eye Cave
- Shoe Rental to see baby shark
- Salinas entrance
Itinerary
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Stop 1
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
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Stop 2
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.
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Stop 3
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.
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Stop 4
The next stop is the fishing village of Palmeira, where you can find the only port of the island.
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Stop 5
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.
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Stop 6
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.
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Stop 7
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.
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Stop 8
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.
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Stop 9
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)
Meeting point & pickup
Hotel pickup included for all travelers
Departure Point: Santa Maria hotels
Dates: Daily
Return point: Returns to original departure point
How to get there
Pickup is available from 36 listed hotels. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
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From $48.96 per person
- Free cancellation
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