I am Your friend in Sal, YOUR PERSON TO GO TO in the island . I will make sure you have all the information you need, the support you deserve to have the most MEMORABLE and UNIQUE EXPERIENCES during the day. You can reach out to me 24/7.

The tours and experiences I offer are 100% local. I am born in Sal Island, Santa Maria (the main tourist resort village in the island) and work with a network of local partners, entrepreneurs and businesses which support the experiences I offer in the most genuine way. My ways of working are to enhance my community and fight for the sustainability of the tourism in the island. I will go out of my way to make your experiences special. Your smile and satisfaction will be my biggest reward and priority.

My passion for the island and the desire to make your experience memorable. I want to take you to my favourite places in Sal, the touristic highlights and also the off the beaten track spots. Certified twice as a tour guide I have deepen my intuitive knowledge for the last 16 years. I know the experiences I offer will be unlike any others in the island. Make your time here unique, making your holiday wishes true and fullfulling: Tell me what you would like to do, see and experience and I will find a fit.
In my island knowned as the Caribbeans of Africa I am your person for safe, incredible and unique experiences.

Certified Tourist Guide by the Ministery of Tourism of Cabo Verde
Certified Yoga Teacher by the Africa Yoga Project

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I offer you 4 experiences in one in this tour! This will be the highlight of your holiday with the maximum comfort and safety and the best quality/price. We will start with a WALKING TOUR (with the comfort of the car to move between spots), SNORKELL at the most beautiful reef of the island (Murdeira natural park), watch BABY TURTLES when in season, observe SHARKS in their natural environment and finish with a SUNSET COCKTAIL in one of the most beautiful beaches of Sal. During the ISLAND TOUR you will see SAL SECRET GEMS :Buracona the blue eye coral, the natural pools and the geological museum as well as the amazing landscape of the north of the island with its optical illusion; the Salinas of Pedra deLume (the birth place of the island) where you can see history in loco and also bathe in the medicinal waters and relax at the most energetic point of the island! Passing through Espargos we will see how locals live and experience local culture. Palmeira colorful village is a where we will have our lunch break.

VIP Sal Island's Gems Tour - Off the Beaten Track Experience

Get to know Santa Maria in the most beautiful way: by foot.

Enjoy with safety the street art, the local shacks, the markets, trying our corn-based dishes wish tell the story of my country that fought through colonization, drought and poverty. We will experience local home made liqueurs and juices/teas, having cuscus (made with corn flower, cinnamon, honey and sugar) with coffee from Fogo island and local tea at a local's house.

We will then head to a quiet beach and set up for sunset! After a home made local cocktail you will try the food variety of the island: pasteis (fried local snacks with tuna), cheese from Santo Antao, and local liquers (grogue and ponche). To finalize at dinner you will savour our cachupa, a stew made with leftovers, corn and beans or you can choose to have a private fish /meat or vegetable barbecue at the beach with local live music.

Hidden secrets of Santa Maria: Walking Tour with Sunset Cocktail and Barbecue at the Beach

Our Sunset and night tour is an ideal choice. We will go off the beaten track and explore the best stops for drinks tapas and dinners in the island. We will start at the best caipirinha and natural juices place of the island, observing the end of the day with the locals. Before the sun sets down we'll head for some nibbles and another drink at Ponta Preta where you will enjoy the best sunset colours.

After sun goes down we drive through Espargos and can pass through the best preserved secret of the island where you can taste the best conch bafa (local tapas) along with the locals. Lastly we head to the most typical village, where you can enjoy the stunning night views and the pier of Palmeira, have the best meal (vegetarian options available) and delight yourself with the local pace. If you are onto festivities please schedule the tour on sunday so you can observe the only weekly traditional festivity of the island. This tour will definitely be the highlight of your trip.

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