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

Sal lemon shark experience

Living in the coastal subtropical waters around Sal, lemon sharks are one of the easiest sharks to spot in their natural habitat. You'll venture out to Shark Bay with a marine biologist to interact and learn about these fascinating creatures on this half-day trip.

Stargazing Evening at a Beach Restaurant

If the thought of stargazing at Sal's night sky has you starry eyed, then this evening activity is just for you. Cape Verde is a great location for star spotting, and this evening adventure for all the family includes stargazing with telescopes. Enjoy a welcome drink, buffet dinner accompanied by live local music, and then find out which planets and galaxies you can see in the sky above.The star-studded night sky is best viewed close to the equator, where both hemispheres are visible. You'll arrive to a beach restaurant just as darkness draws in, and after a welcome drink you'll sit down for a barbecue buffet. Tuck into a feast of local dishes to the sounds of live music, and with the help of telescopes, lasers and tablets, you'll see the moon, planets and more.With knowledgeable guides at hand, you'll learn how to recognise constellations at home. The tour ends with a 10-minute stroll on the sands, where you'll spot patterns with the naked eye. A unique yet educational way to spend a night in Sal.

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.

Sal Secrets by Minibus

If you're looking for the hidden gems of Sal, then this half-day tour will tick all the boxes, taking in colourful fishing villages, an enchanting lagoon and even a dip in an extinct volcano's crater lake.You'll take a ride in a comfy minibus as an expert guide shows off the best of this island. Your drive will take you to the quaint village of Palmeiras, full of cutsie shops and cozy cafes, where you'll get time to stroll its narrow streets and soak up the ambiance of this coastal community. Then on the way to the livelier village of Espargos, there's a stop at Buracona Lagoon where you'll see its ‘blue eye' – a natural phenomenon where the sunlight casts an ethereal glow over the water's surface.Round off the day with a trip to an extinct volcano crater, where you'll have the rare chance to swim in its saltwater lake – like a natural spa experience. The mineral-rich waters mean you'll be floating effortlessly and heading back to your hotel feeling refreshed and invigorated.

Banana Boat Ticket Sal

Make a splash in Sal with a wet and wild banana boat experience. Hop on one of these fun inflatables for a fast-paced 15-minute ride across the water. Pulled along by a speedboat, you'll tear over the Atlantic Ocean to see just how long you can hang on for. Guaranteed to be better fun than your bog standard bucket and spade day by the beach.

Sal Island Zipline Course

The freedom and exhilaration of flying top-speed through the air is an experience that's hard to beat. And you can do it in the tropical setting of Sal island, with hilltop views to boot.You'll be picked up from your hotel and taken to the base where your arrival will be welcomed with a refreshing drink to get you started. There will be a quick safety briefing and introduction to ziplining, then once you're ready, you'll drive up to the hilltop, followed by a short, but no less spectacular, walk.There are two platforms to launch yourself from, with the highest point at a towering 103m. You'll reach speeds of up to a 100km per hour as you hurtle down the steel ropes, which extend over 1000m. And if you can open your eyes for just a second, you'll catch flashes of Sal's idyllic landscape before you reach the end of the line.

Sal island catamaran cruise with All-Inclusive drinks and snacks

If holidays for you are all about kicking back and catching up on some chill-out time, then this catamaran cruise around Sal is just what you're looking for. There's nothing on the agenda except cruising, sunbathing, swimming and enjoying the sea breeze. Maria, one of our local guides, says, ‘This is a trip which prioritises relaxation. Getting out onto the water gives you a fresh perspective on the island – Monte Leão is a popular place for birds, so if you like wildlife-watching, bring your binoculars and see if you can spot one of the five species endemic to the Cape Verde archipelago.'Your day of relaxation kicks off with pick-up from your hotel before boarding the brand-new catamaran. Your captain will cruise out from Palmeira, hugging the coastline. It's the perfect moment for you to choose your spot and sit back to soak up some rays. There's plenty of room to relax as well as drinks, snacks and local music to get you into that holiday mood as you enjoy the sensation of gliding through the open water in style.Once we've reached our idyllic spot near Monte Leão, your captain will drop anchor to freshen up with a swim in the open water. When we've stopped, you can also head out on to the nets, where you'll be able to float above the sparkling water and dry off in the sun. Maria adds, ‘Monte Leão sits at the northern end of the Murdeira Bay. The whole bay area is a marine nature reserve because of the important populations of sea turtles and seabirds.'

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.

Monster truck ride from Sal in Cape Verde

Sky-high adrenaline, humongous 1.7-meter tyres and a massive 1,000 horsepower – yep, everything comes super-sized on this Cape Verde monster truck experience. You'll be collected from your hotel and taken to a desert obstacle course. You'll spend around eight minutes riding high in the back of a monster truck, climbing dirt hills and crushing cars around the track. As well as plenty of photo ops, there's table football, a small playground and mini electric cars to keep the kids entertained, plus drinks and snacks are available in the shade.

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.