To the west is the main port of Palmeira. A small fishing port is also located here. This fontenario means fountain and is where the locals get their water. There is no fresh water on the island, it all comes from desalinated sea water.
As tourists come to this town, the African traders are also here trying to sell souvenirs. They mostly come from Senegal & The Gambia -
The boat yard
The fishing port -
The next destination was Buracona where the Blue Eye is situated. There were lots of tourists there, as the tour buses all follow the same itinerary at more or less the same time.
This natural pool is popular for swimming. But note in the following 3 photos how the sea comes rushing in, so swimmers have to be careful not to get washed over the edge!
This is the Blue Eye. For safety reasons, only 6 tourists, plus guide, are allowed to view at one time
From Buracona we crossed the Terra Boa, a desert like landscape with a couple of high hills
We then went on to Pedro de Lume salt mine.
See my other blogs on Sal :
Vila Verde and Santa Maria pier
Santa Maria
Scenery in southern Sal
Flora & fauna of Sal
Sal procession to remember slavery, Cape Verde
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