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New Year´Eve in Cape Verde
CELEBRATE SÃO VICENTE NEW YEAR EVE 2023
MINDELO, 31 DECEMBER 2022
SANTO ANTÃO WALKING CLASSICS 3 DAYS




8 DAYS | 7 NIGHTS | 3 WALKS
Overview
Do not miss if you are in Cape Verde, São Vicente island on the night of the 31st.! There is no cost to the celebration along the boulevard Avenida Marginal. By the time evening arrives the marginal is pulsating with people, and by midnight a great firework ringing announces the New Year that goes on with a amazing music show, throughout the night in Rua de Lisboa. People jump and dance, in a peaceful and fun way. For those who enjoy walking in nature, a trip to Santo Antao island will set a great start for the whole 2023 to be full of vivid impressions and emotions!

cape verde new years eve



cape verde new years eve
Tour Highlights:
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Spending the holidays in a subtropical climate is more relaxing;
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The 3 classic walking trails on Santo Antao island;
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Watch fireworks on the boulevard and party all night during New Year in Sao Vicente island;
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Meeting with a warm and captivating population;
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Try the traditional Cape Verde drinks: Grogue and Pontche;
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Delight in the Cape Verde gastronomy through a good fresh fish dish.
Day 1: Thursday, December 29, 2022 - São Vicente Island Airport (Arrival)
You will be welcomed by our driver in the airport Cesaria Évora in São Vicente and take you to your hotel in Mindelo. The First night in the hotel. Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Friday, December 30, 2022 - Sao Vicente Island: full-day Trip
In a day trip you see the best the Island of Sao Vicente has to offer. We visit the historical sites of the city of Mindelo and offer a spectacular tour around the island, taking in spectacular sights such as Verde and the beautiful Baía das Gatas, beach where annually runs the most famous music festival of the country. To enjoy an appetizing lunch of fresh fish we visit Calhau, a charming fishing village. You will be accompanied by one of our highly knowledgeable drivers on your journey who will provide the information and history on the area. Overnight at hotel. Accommodation: hotel | Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 3: Saturday, December 31, 2022 - Mindelo: New Year's Eve (free)
City Hall puts up a great firework, which normally lasts for at least 15 minutes along the boulevard Avenida Marginal and an amazing music show, throughout the night in Rua de Lisboa.
Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast |Lunch and Dinner: FREE).
Day 4: Sunday, January 1, 2023 - Mindelo: FREE
New Years Day for the year 2023 is celebrated on Sunday, January 1. The day is national holiday, public services, schools and many businesses closed. The majority of the population will take the day to reflect on their achievements of the past year and set new goals for the New Year, but we believe that many will still be recovering from the eve's festivities. We have deliberately reserved this day as a free. Accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast |Lunch and Dinner: FREE).
Day 5: Monday, 02 January 2023 - Sao Vicente Island - Santo Antao Island:
At 07:15 A.M. we pick you up in your hotel (Mindelo) and drive you to São Vicente port. The ferry will take one hour to reach the island of Santo Antão.
At 09:00 A.M- Walk: Volcano Crater Cova - The Paul valley
Our driver will welcome you at Porto Novo port and in less than 20 minutes you will be in Cova, volcano crater at 1522 meters altitude, where you start the descent to the majestic valley Paul accompanied by a local guide to tell the history of the beauty surrounding you. You have a picnic lunch that you can enjoy en route. Transfers to Ponta do Sol to spend the night. Walking time: 5hrs | Distance: 12,5 Km | Elevation: + 300 m / - 1320 m | Type of accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: Breakfast, Picnic lunch and Dinner.
Day 6: Tuesday, January 03, 2023 - Walk: Cruzinha | Fontainhas | Ponta do Sol
After breakfast, transfer to the starting point of the hike in Cruzinha. Superb ride along the fantastic coast, passing through rugged cliffs and wonderful small rural villages; Cruzinha, Corvo and Fontaínhas (named by the National Geography Magazine, the 2nd best located location in the world). You have a picnic lunch that you can enjoy en route. Continue to Ponta do Sol, to spend the night. Walking time: 4h30 | Distance: 11 Km | Elevation: +690 m / - 710 m | Type of accommodation: Guesthouse | Meals: Breakfast, Picnic lunch and Dinner.
Day 7: Wednesday, 04 January 2023 - Walk: Ribeira Grande | Ribeira da Torre valley
Today we can look forward to some fantastic relaxing walking after the ups and downs of the previous stretch. We head down to Ribeira da Torre valley and we will stop in Xôxo.
Walking Time: 3h30 | Distance: 8 Km | Elevation: + 560 m / - 710 m.
13:00 P.M.- Lunch in Ribeira Grande. After lunch, transfer to Porto Novo port following the coastal road of the island.
17:00 P.M. - Ferry-boat Santo Antão – São Vicente Island; 18:00 P.M. - Drop off at your hotel in Mindelo.
Type of accommodation: Hotel | Meals: Breakfast and lunch. | Dinner FREE.
Day 8: Thursday, January 05, 2023 - São Vicente Airport (Departure).
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the Airport Cesaria Évora, wishing you a nice flight home. Meals: Breakfast
End of Stay
This program depends on weather conditions and may be modified by us on site for your safety.
NOTE
You might be able to make some modifications to the current tourist programme based upon your personal preferences.
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