Pedra de Lume + Swim with Sharks

On this tour to Pedra de Lume from Santa Maria, we'll explore this coastal village focused on salt extraction and take part in a swim with sharks in Shark Bay.

Pedra de Lume + Swim with Sharks

Pickup will be at your hotel between 1:30 and 2 pm. We will head to Shark Bay, renowned for its lemon sharks, where you'll have a 20-minute swim with these sharks.

Afterward, we will proceed to the nearby village of Pedra de Lume, the first settlement on Sal Island, to see its ancient dwellings and learn about the salt industry's significance through various objects related to salt extraction.

A key feature of the tour is visiting the Pedra de Lume salt marshes, the only salt lagoon in a dormant volcano's crater. The landscape features a fascinating array of colors. We will also visit the cable car that was used to transport salt from Pedra de Lume.

You will return to your hotel in Santa Maria by 5 pm.

Pickup

Pickup is included for hotels or tourist apartments in the cities of Espargos, Santa Maria, and Murdeira.