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Walking Tour | Santo Antao Classics Trails

Best of SANTO ANTAO: Cova volcano crater, Xôxô, Ponta do Sol, Fontaínhas, Paul valley

3 DAYS | 2 NIGHTS | 3 WALKS

Local Expert | Hikes | Accommodation | Transfer | Meals

Overview

A getaway from the everyday! A short 3 days walking holidays will take you through the stunning valleys of the north region in Santo Antao Island including Fontaínhas (small village elected, for the second time, by the prestigious National Geographic magazine the 2nd place with the best view in the world, in a list that includes the 10 most breathtaking landscapes on the planet).

fontainhas village

ribeira da torre valley

walking on the north coast of santo antão island

fontainhas village

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When?
All year round

How long?
3 days / 2 nights

How much?

Please contact us! Our team will answer you quickly.

Price includes transport, guiding and food & accommodation

Fitness level: 12345
Min. 1, max. 8 guests

Pick up points: Mindelo (Sao Vicente Island), Porto Novo or anywhere else on request (surcharge)

Hightlights

Hike in the majestic mountains of the protected area of the eastern plateau of Santo Antao Island;
Get in touch with the still untouched nature and meet the greenest valleys of Cape Verde (Paul and Ribeira Grande);
Look closely Fontaínhas (small village elected, for the second time, by the prestigious National Geographic magazine the 2nd place with the best view in the world, in a list that includes the 10 most breathtaking landscapes on the planet);
Get to know our traditional culture and gastronomy (fresh fish and products).

Day 1: 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 Antao.

Walk: Volcano Crater Cova | The Paul valley
At 09:00 A.M- 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

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic-lunch and Dinner.

Type of accommodation: Guesthouse

Day 2: 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. We have a picnic lunch that we can enjoy en route. Continue to Ponta do Sol, to spend the night. Dinner at restaurant. Walking time: 4h30 | Distance: 11 Km | Elevation: +690 m / - 710 m

Meals: Breakfast, Picnic-lunch and Dinner.

Accommodation: Guesthouse

Day 3: 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 city.

After lunch, transfer to Porto Novo port following the coastal road of the island.
17:00 P.M. - Ferry-boat Santo Antão – Sao Vicente Island;

18:00 P.M. - Drop off at your hotel in Mindelo.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

End of Stay

NOTE:

This program depends on weather conditions and may be modified by us on site for your safety;
You might be able to make some modifications to the current tourist programme based upon your personal preferences.