Cape de verde & Sal is well known for it’s salt mines which was the main industry on Sal and Cape de Verde islands before the tourism started blooming. Salt mines are still seen both in the south of Sal, just north east of Santa Maria at walking distance, and this one in Pedra Lume, the largest salt mine in Sal. Pedra Lume is located in the east of Sal. Get here by guided tourist bus, car, moped or motorcycle.

Pedra Lume is located about 3km east from main capital Espargos, and 12km north east from Santa Maria. The salt industri is now in the past since Cape de Verde islands and Sal is mostly living of tourism these days. But the mine in Pedra Lume is still a beautiful sight and a great tourist attraction. Some of the salt mines are still used in smaller degree. Inside the mine area you are alowed to bath and swim in one of the ponds. Experience the sensation of floating effortlessly in the salty water. The whole area is covered in white salt and worth a visit.

Just outside the mine is the small town of Pedra Lume, with a restaurant, a beach and a small harbor. You can also hike aorund this area of sandy dunes to get a better view higher up. Sharks are known to swim along the coast of Pedra Lume.