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Discover Sal Tours is a local tour operator based in Santa Maria, Sal Island, Cabo Verde. Explore the island with local guides through private tours, airport transfers and carefully selected experiences.

Local Sal Island Team

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– Discover Sal Tours · Sal Island, Cabo Verde

Find the experience
that's right for you.

Discover Sal Tours is a local tour operator based in Santa Maria, Sal Island, Cabo Verde. Explore the island with local guides through private tours, airport transfers and carefully selected experiences.

Local Sal Island Team – Private Tour Options – Airport Transfers

About Discover Sal Tours

A local team helping you discover Sal Island.

Discover Sal Tours is a local tour operator based in Santa Maria, Sal Island, Cabo Verde. We help travellers explore the island through private tours, airport transfers and a selection of local activities and experiences.

Our role is simple: help you discover what Sal has to offer and make it easier to arrange experiences during your stay.

Experiences we operate

Selected tours, transfers and private experiences are organized directly by our local team.

Trusted local partners

Some specialist activities are provided by established local operators we work with.

One local point of contact

One team to help you discover, compare and arrange experiences around the island.

Explore the destination

One island. Many ways to discover it.

Sal is known for its long sandy beaches and clear Atlantic waters, but the island offers much more than a beach holiday.

From the salt crater of Pedra de Lume and the volcanic coastline of Buracona to the fishing harbour of Palmeira and the lively streets of Santa Maria, different parts of Sal reveal different sides of the island.

Destination

Santa Maria

Beaches, ocean activities, restaurants and the island's main tourist centre.

Explore Santa Maria →

Destination

Pedra de Lume

A historic salt landscape inside an ancient volcanic crater.

Explore Pedra de Lume →

Destination

Shark Bay

Dramatic volcanic coastline, natural pools and the famous Blue Eye.

Explore Buracona →

Destination

Palmeira

Dramatic volcanic coastline, natural pools and the famous Blue Eye.

Explore Buracona →

Destination

Espargos

Dramatic volcanic coastline, natural pools and the famous Blue Eye.

Explore Buracona →

Destination

Murdeira

Dramatic volcanic coastline, natural pools and the famous Blue Eye.

Explore Buracona →

Destination

Buracona

Dramatic volcanic coastline, natural pools and the famous Blue Eye.

Explore Buracona →

Experiences

Ways to Experience Sal Island

From exploring the island's volcanic landscapes to spending a day on the Atlantic, choose the type of experience that fits your trip.

Explore the Island

Discover Sal's landscapes, villages, coastline and landmarks through private and island tours.

Get Around Sal

Arrange airport transfers and private transportation for your time on the island.

Adventure & Outdoor

Add outdoor activities such as buggy tours, horseback riding and zipline experiences.

Ocean Experiences

Explore the Atlantic through selected catamaran, snorkeling, fishing and other ocean activities.

Private & Custom Experiences

Looking for something more flexible? Selected experiences can be arranged privately or adapted around your plans. Contact our local team to discuss your trip.

What you can book

Featured Sal Island Experiences

Choose from island tours, outdoor adventures and ocean experiences arranged with our local team and trusted partners.

Why Discover Sal Tours

Local knowledge. Simple planning.

Exploring Sal should feel exciting, not complicated. We help travellers find and arrange experiences around the island with local knowledge and straight forward communication.

Local Knowledge

Based in Santa Maria, with practical knowledge of places, routes and experiences around Sal.

Experiences Chosen for Sal

Our selection focuses on experiences travellers can actually enjoy during their time on the island.

One Local Point of Contact

One local team to help before and during your stay.

Private Options

Selected experiences can be arranged privately around your travel plans.

Direct & Trusted Partners

Some experiences are organized directly by us, while others are provided by trusted local operators.

Traveller feedback

What Travellers Say

See what travellers have shared about their experiences exploring Sal Island with us and our local partners.

      EXCELLENT  
   Based on 2 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
       Posted on Google  
   
   chiara colombo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Serietà e professionalità. Ci siamo affidati a lui per organizzare trasferimenti a Sal e tour in altre isole (San Vincente e Santo Antao). Molto affidabile e gentile
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Darren Gagan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Enjoyed a great full day private tour yesterday through Esmael  of Discover Sal Tours he organised everything to ensure the day was a success. He is a true reflection of the “ no stress” school of thought.

We had the private full lsland tour spent time with Lemon sharks, bathed in the Salt lake, saw the blue phenomena and mirages in the desert

We had a tour of all the towns and was given so much information about Cabo Verde. The tour is highly recommended it’s great value

Our personal guide on the day Jeidi was so knowledgable and friendly looked after us all day knows so much about the island and its history. Thankyou To you both for making it such a worthwhile.

I highly recommend both Sal Tours and Jeidi if your planning any trips whilst here
Darren G UK Oct 2026

Plan your stay

Make the most of your time on Sal.

Sal is easy to explore, but the right combination of experiences can make your stay much more rewarding. Here are a few practical ways to think about your trip.

Staying in Santa Maria?

It is a practical base for beaches, restaurants, ocean activities and trips around the island.

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Choose a first experience

Want to see more of the island? A private island tour can connect different parts of Sal in one experience.

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Build your itinerary

Combine different sides of Sal by pairing a land-based experience with an ocean or outdoor activity.

Explore experiences →

Build your itinerary

Combine different sides of Sal by pairing a land-based experience with an ocean or outdoor activity.

Explore experiences →

A simple approach

Start with the places you want to see, then choose the experiences that fit around them. You do not need to book everything at once.

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Plan your Sal Island experience

Ready to discover Sal?

Whether you already know what you want to do or need help choosing, our local team can help you plan your time on Sal Island.

I know what I want

Explore tours & activities

Browse island tours, outdoor adventures, ocean experiences and other activities available on Sal Island.

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I need some help

I need some help Talk to our local team

Tell us when you are visiting Sal and what you would like to experience. We can help you find options that fit your trip.