Buracona Lagoon
Secrets of Sal tour with villages, lagoon and crater visits
Book here to discover Sal's hidden gems on a half-day tour. Explore villages, stop by the Buracona Lagoon, and soak in a saltwater spa.
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Private secrets of Sal 4x4 tour with Pedra da Lume salt lake
Book here to explore inland and coastal Sal. On this private off-road safari, you'll see the Buracona lagoon, Terra Boa, Pedra de Lume, Palmeiras and Espargos.
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Private Postcards of Sal Island Tour with Local Lunch
Book now to reserve your place on a private tour of the island. Postcards of Sal is showcases the best of this Cape Verde destination.
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The inside story
On the rugged northwest coast of Sal, Buracona Lagoon is a natural swimming spot known for its volcanic rock formations and striking blue waters. The lagoon sits inside a rocky cove shaped by the Atlantic, while nearby cliffs and lava fields give the landscape a distinctly wild character. It is also home to the famous Blue Eye, a sea cave where sunlight creates an intense blue glow on the water at certain times of day.
You can explore the rocky surroundings, swim in the natural pools when conditions allow, or peer into the Blue Eye from the viewing area above the cave. The surrounding landscape is part of Sal’s volcanic heritage, with dark rock contrasting against the bright Atlantic and dry island terrain. The Blue Eye is not actually a blue pool, but an opening in the rock that allows sunlight to illuminate the seawater below, creating the vivid colour.
