Things to do in Sal

Sal Island group guided relaxation and sound bath experience

Embark on a mindfulness journey on Sal Island. Experience virtual reality, breathing exercises, and sound baths for ultimate relaxation.

Professional beach photoshoot

Capture your finest moments with a professional beach photoshoot in Sal Island.

Family-friendly off-road buggy tour of Cape Verde’s Sal

Sal's white sands are regulars on the ‘best beach' lists, and you'll see plenty of them and more on this off-road four-seater buggy tour. Take the driving seat, or let an experienced guide drive so you can focus on taking the pics. You'll visit the moon-like landscapes of the Santa Maria salt flats and roar up the rugged Serra Negra – the highest hill in the south of the island - for views of the Atlantic Ocean. Visit Kite Beach, Palha Verde and Ponta Preta, or on the four-hour tour you'll see coastal treasures like the fishing village of Palmeira and look for lemon sharks in Shark Bay.

Four-hour Quad Tour - Island Adventure

If you want a break from the beaches on your holiday to Sal, in Cape Verde, this quad bike outing is perfect for getting your adrenaline pumping. You'll be picked up from your hotel and driven to where your quad's waiting. After a safety briefing, you'll throw on the supplied helmet and safety equipment. Then, the fun starts. Whizz around Sal to some of its main landmarks, like the salt flats, Shark Bay and Kite Beach – plus many, many more. You'll follow your guide the whole way, and you'll have plenty of opportunities to open up the throttle and get some speed up.

2-hour desert adventure quad tour

Want to check out a few of Sal's top locations during your Cape Verde beach holiday? This quad bike tour ticks off a lot of the island's heaviest hitters, including Kite Beach – famous for its watersports scene – the Santa Maria Salt Flats and many more. You'll be picked up and dropped off at your hotel, and you'll have about two hours behind the controls of your quad. You'll be given a safety briefing and all the necessary safety gear. Plus, you'll follow a guide the whole way.

Private Glamping & Turtle Watching Experience

Sal is a special nesting ground for the loggerhead turtle. So if you're a wildlife-lover, this private experience is not to be missed. When the sun sets, you'll head to the sands of a protected beach where rare turtles come to nest. Watch from the comfort of a tent complete with coffee and tea facilities, as an expert biologist fills you in on this incredible spectacle of nature.

Romantic Sal Beachside Glamping Experience with Transfers

You'll fall head over heels for this uber-romantic beachside glamping experience. On this special evening for couples, you'll be whisked from your hotel to the beachside glamping setup complete with decorated tent and lounge seating on the beach. This is the perfect place for an unforgettable proposal, anniversary, honeymoon, birthday - any special occasion. Choose from several packages.

Adults-only tour of Sal with lobster lunch and Salt Lake visit

With long stretches of unspoilt beach and a rich cultural heritage – Sal has all the ingredients for a perfect day trip. This tour packs in the best sights, including Buracona lagoon and Pedra de Lume salt flats. To top it off, there's a traditional Cape Verdean lunch, and you'll get a glimpse of laidback, local life in Espargos and Palmeira. Rodrigo, one of our local guides, says, ‘Pedra de Lume is in the middle of a volcanic crater, and you reach it via a tunnel. You can sometimes pick up compressed salt crystals the size of a golf ball, while at other times the salt is so hard that you walk on the pans.'The fun kicks off with a visit to Espargos. You'll explore the island's colourful capital and admire its fascinating street art, before heading to an observatory point for elevated views over the town. Next, it's on to the Buracona lagoon, famed for an optical illusion known as the ‘blue eye' caused by the sunlight. The journey continues at the laidback fishing village of Palmeira. Relax in a café while your guide reveals stories about the village's past.You're in for a treat next, as there's a table waiting for us at a family-run restaurant which serves a special Cape Verdean lobster dish. There are other tasty options, too. After fuelling up on local cuisine, we'll head to the Dead Sea-like waters of Pedra de Lume. Lie back and float on one of the world's saltiest lagoons, before stopping by at Viveiros Botanical Garden to discover exotic vegetation and a petting zoo.

Kite Beach horse riding trail in Cape Verde

There's nothing quite like a morning horse ride to invigorate and get you ready for another perfect day in Sal. Head to the stables where you'll be paired with your horse for an hour-long ride to the world-famous Kite beach. Canter along the sand and take in the panoramas from your new, higher vantage point. This is an easygoing, slow paced ride, ideal for families and beginners.

Adults Only Turtle Watching

This adults-only turtle watching tour is the perfect evening activity for your Cape Verde holiday. You'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to a glamping site, where you'll about the turtles and conservation efforts from your guide. Then, head out to the beach in a small group to spot loggerhead turtles – a rare and unforgettable experience.

Cape Verde Private Kite Surfing Lesson with Atlantic Star

Steady on-shore breezes and deserted beaches make Sal one of the world's best kitesurfing spots. Get to grips with this exhilarating sport through dedicated, professional instruction during a beginners kitesurfing lesson in Cape Verde.This Sal kitesurfing excursion gives you professional instruction from fully certified, English-speaking instructors who will guide you in the basics of coordinating the flight of the kite with balancing on the board.You'll spend your first sessions on the uncrowded sands and in shallow, warm water, practising your best technique. By the end of the lessons, you will hopefully be skimming across the top of the Atlantic waves – and you might even get a second or two of air-time.

Lobster experience tasting menu in Cape Verde

Discover the real Cape Verdean spiny lobster, enjoying an exquisite meal in a unique location directly on the beach.