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Ponta Preta

Ponta Preta: Our most recommended tours and activities

From Santa Maria: Two-Hour 4WD Buggy Desert Adventure

1. From Santa Maria: Two-Hour 4WD Buggy Desert Adventure

Begin the tour with pickup from your hotel in Santa Maria. Transfer to the local partner's main office where you will be required to show your driver's license. Get kitted out and board your 4x4 to begin your adventure.  On the two-hour tour, discover the salt flats of Santa Maria, surrounded by beautiful sand dunes. Zip past Kite Beach, the favorite beach of kite surfers, before cruising along to Serra Negra, Sal's natural reserve. Stop at the viewpoint here, where you'll be rewarded with an amazing panorama of the entire south part of the island and out to Boavista Island (weather permitting) Buzz across the desert and then stop at the Palha Verde Oasis. Finally, end the tour with a stop at Ponta Preta, the most beautiful beach on the island. Return to the main office and then to your hotel in Santa Maria.

Sal: 2-Hour 500cc ATV 4x4 Quad Desert Adventure

2. Sal: 2-Hour 500cc ATV 4x4 Quad Desert Adventure

Get your adrenaline pumping with a 2-hour quad bike adventure on Sal with a professional local guide. Begin your tour with pickup at your hotel in Santa Maria, then drive to the local partner's office. Once there, show your driving license and get your gear for your adventure. Then, embark on your 2-hour quad discovery tour. Ride first to the salt flats of Santa Maria and admire the beautiful sand dunes. Head on to Kite Beach, the favorite beach of kite-surfers, then make your way to Serra Negra, Sal's natural reserve. Stop at the Serra Negra viewpoint and enjoy an amazing panorama of all of the south part of the island. If the weather permits, you can also see Boa Vista island. From there, cross the desert to make your next stop at the Palha Verde oasis. Finally, visit Ponta Preta, the most beautiful on Sal, before returning to the local partner's office. You'll then be dropped off at your hotel in Santa Maria to conclude the tour.

Sal: Full-Day Trip Around the Island with Lunch and Snorkel

3. Sal: Full-Day Trip Around the Island with Lunch and Snorkel

Meeting at the front desk of your hotel at 9:15 AM, then make your way to the first destination, Ponta Preta (Black Edge). Witness a contrast between white natural sand dunes and dark-colored volcanic rocks entering the sea. This amazing combination creates huge and beautiful waves, making this location the stage for world-famous water sports competitions like surfing and windsurfing. While in Ponta Preta, you'll be introduced to the itinerary and provided with a brief history of Cape Verde. Next, head to Murdeira, located at the center of the island. Snorkel in the bay's crystal clear, coral-filled waters, and catch a glimpse of Monte Leão, one of the island's most prominent landmarks. From Murdeira, go north to the capital of the island, Espargos. Enjoy a local tour of the city ending in a panoramic view through the belvedere. Make your next stop at the fishing village of Palmeira, the only port on the island and an industrialized zone extremely important to the local economy. To the east of Palmeira, spot Buracona, a place with natural pools and an incredible rocky landscape of volcanic origin. This combination creates a wonderful phenomenon called "Blue Eye". From 10:30 AM–1 PM, the sun shines inside a 25-meter (82-foot) deep cave, allowing you to glimpse the image of a shiny blue eye staring at the majestic sky. More to the west of the island is Terra Boa, the only land for growing crops where you can enjoy another spectacle of nature, a mirage in the middle of the desert. On the way back to Espargos, pass the peripheral area of the island and visit some social institutions, such as kindergartens and schools. In Espargos, take a break for lunch in a local restaurant and taste a typical dish or savor one of the best pizzas in town. After lunch, continue to Pedra de Lume, where the famous Salinas (salt pans) are found inside of an extinct volcano crater. Bathe in the therapeutic waters before heading to the Baia de Parda around 4 PM to catch sight of lemon sharks. You'll return to your hotel around 5 PM.

Santa Maria: Guided Coastal Hike & Monte Leão Sunset

4. Santa Maria: Guided Coastal Hike & Monte Leão Sunset

Listen to the sound of the waves at Ponta Preta, Calheta Funda, and Murdeira on a guided hike to Monte Leão, climbing up the sheltered spot to watch the sunset by the sea. Start your walk from the Morabeza hotel in the late afternoon, heading towards the west coast of the island. Make stops at Ponta Preta, Calheta Funda, and Murdeira on your way to Monte Leão, enjoying beautiful coastal scenery. Climb up Monte Leão and watch the breathtaking sunset over the shimmering waves.

Santa Maria: Scenic Segway Tour with Guide

5. Santa Maria: Scenic Segway Tour with Guide

After the pick up at your hotel you will be taken to our office where you will receive an informative and safety briefing about the Segways, together with the necessary equipment. As soon as everyone is ready and comfortable on the Segway the tour will start. The first part of the tour will be on the bicycle lane to help you to get used to the Segway and to reach the village of Santa Maria, where you will get off road and head in direction of Vila Verde village, before to reach the most beautiful white sandy beach of Sal: Ponta Preta. The last part of the tour will be across the beach until the road that leads back to our office. Highlights: - Small group ensures personal service - Ideal choice for families - Perfect for all ages and skill level - Informative, friendly and professional guide - Choice of morning or afternoon departure - All necessary equipment included Additional info: - Children must be accompanied by an adult - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - Adult pricing applies to all travelers - All passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. Minimum weight is 47kg and maximum weight is 117kg. - Security Certificate by SGS

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What people are saying about Ponta Preta

Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 66 reviews

Very good quality buggy. Everything is well arranged. You will be picked up, in advance you will have contact via whatsapp. You have a clear explanation on the spot about how or what. Take a scarf with you, if you don't have one, you can buy 1 on the spot for a few euros. They speak good English.

A different way to discover the coast of this beautiful island. Nice sunset hike and our guide Hams was friendly, attentive. Great and professional organization. Highly recommend this activity.

Wow so much fun! The tour was really scenic and the guides were nice and took it very seriously with safety etc:) 10/10!

A hard drive........with a brilliant team. Highly recommended.

Great fun and we were lucky with the gorgeous sunset!