Pedra de Lume + Santa Maria Salt Mines Tour

On this tour through the salt mines of Pedra de Lume and Santa Maria, we'll visit two of the main attractions of the island of Sal and the only salt deposit located in the crater of a volcano!

Pedra de Lume + Santa Maria Salt Mines Tour

We'll pick you up between 8:20 and 8:40 am at your hotel in Santa Maria to start our tour of the island's famous sites.

The first stop is Pedra de Lume, the oldest settlement on the island, founded in 1804. We'll explore this town and its renowned salt mines, the only salt deposit in the world located in a volcanic crater.

This location features salt-covered landscapes of pink and turquoise tones. Since 2004, it has been a candidate for UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

Next, we will visit the Santa Maria salt marshes to learn about the importance of the salt industry for the island. Afterward, we will return to Santa Maria for a relaxing time at a restaurant overlooking the sea, where we will enjoy an aperitif of typical products, including fidjoss or baobab juice.

The tour will conclude with your return to the hotel, expected around 12:30 pm.