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Buracona and the “blue eye” is basically a natural pool formed by the ocean into the lava rocks. When the light hits this natural pool from the right angle, the color turns into a magic turquoise blue reviling "the blue eye". It is absolutely beautiful. You can swim in the natural lava pool right next to the “blue eye” but this can be dangerous on windy days. Experienced divers might explore the hidden caves and grottos at this fantastic spot.
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Buracona
Buracona and the “blue eye” is basically a natural pool formed by the ocean into the lava rocks. When the light hits this natural pool from the right angle, the color turns into a magic turquoise blue reviling "the blue eye". It is absolutely beautiful. You can swim in the natural lava pool right next to the “blue eye” but this can be dangerous on windy days. Experienced divers might explore the hidden caves and grottos at this fantastic spot.
The Pedra de Lume Salt Mine is located in an old volcano crater and are one of the reasons this island is named Sal (“Salt”, in Portuguese). This salt lake is located in a crater where a salt extraction mine operated between 1833 and 1980. Nowadays, it is one of the main local tourist attractions. Visitors can admire the contrast of colours - the coloured layers of rock in the entrance tunnel and the clash between the white salt and the blue ocean - and also explore the old industrial equipments formerly used for salt extraction, now standing as a testimony to older times. You can also go for a therapeutic bath in the extremely salted waters.
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Pedra Lume
The Pedra de Lume Salt Mine is located in an old volcano crater and are one of the reasons this island is named Sal (“Salt”, in Portuguese). This salt lake is located in a crater where a salt extraction mine operated between 1833 and 1980. Nowadays, it is one of the main local tourist attractions. Visitors can admire the contrast of colours - the coloured layers of rock in the entrance tunnel and the clash between the white salt and the blue ocean - and also explore the old industrial equipments formerly used for salt extraction, now standing as a testimony to older times. You can also go for a therapeutic bath in the extremely salted waters.
In Terra Boa it is also possible to see the “Mirage” (or “Fata Morgana”): the Mirage is an optical phenomenon in which the hot light rays on the ground reflect distant objects and the sky, which create the illusion of a desert lake.
Terra Boa is well worth a visit when going to Cape Verde islands. Located about 4km north of town Espargos in Cape Verde islands, Sal. Get here by guided tourist tours, rented car, moped or motorcycle.
The north of Sal & Terra Boa is the true African desert. There is sand and sand as long as you can see and flat landscape except for the brown mountains to the east and west of Terra Boa. The scenery is just breathtaking and you can feel the nature and the African breeze so close. The surroundings is basically flat desert and nothing else. This is a true experience of Cape Verde islands and Sal. The real Africa. Coming here without a guided tour may as well leave you standing all alone. No people or tourist in sight in any direction, specially if you have the courage to go even further up north.
The landscape is just sand and sand and flat desert. It can be difficult exploring Terra Boa by motorcycle or moped due to the sand, but it can be done with some precaution and a little patience. If you are unsure, rent a quad instead.
Terra Boa
In Terra Boa it is also possible to see the “Mirage” (or “Fata Morgana”): the Mirage is an optical phenomenon in which the hot light rays on the ground reflect distant objects and the sky, which create the illusion of a desert lake.
Terra Boa is well worth a visit when going to Cape Verde islands. Located about 4km north of town Espargos in Cape Verde islands, Sal. Get here by guided tourist tours, rented car, moped or motorcycle.
The north of Sal & Terra Boa is the true African desert. There is sand and sand as long as you can see and flat landscape except for the brown mountains to the east and west of Terra Boa. The scenery is just breathtaking and you can feel the nature and the African breeze so close. The surroundings is basically flat desert and nothing else. This is a true experience of Cape Verde islands and Sal. The real Africa. Coming here without a guided tour may as well leave you standing all alone. No people or tourist in sight in any direction, specially if you have the courage to go even further up north.
The landscape is just sand and sand and flat desert. It can be difficult exploring Terra Boa by motorcycle or moped due to the sand, but it can be done with some precaution and a little patience. If you are unsure, rent a quad instead.