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Santo Antao Island Full Day Tour
Best of SANTO ANTAO: Corda road, volcano crater Cova, Delgadinho viewpoint, Fontaínhas, Xôxô, Paul valley. Possibility to appreciate tasty fresh fish in Ponta do Sol city, with a privileged view over the Atlantic Ocean.



1 Day Trip from Sao Vicente or Santo Antao
Time Tour: 9 hours
Transportation Sightseeing | Meals | Water Bottle
In this Santo Antao tour package we try to combine the best selection of interest places you can enjoy in a full day. Accompanied by a knowledgeable english/French speaking driver, you discover the most beautiful island in the archipelago, replete with spectacular sights. Driving along the iconic Corda road, we will see incredibly beautiful mountain landscapes: the crater of the volcano Cova, Delgadinho viewpoint (a narrow road on the edge of a nearly vertical slope and extraordinary beauty all around that will take your breath away). This package includes visits to the Ribeira da Torre and Paúl valleys and also Fontaínhas (small village Cultural and Natural Heritage of Cape Verde, elected for the second time, by the prestigious International Magazine NatGeo the 2nd place with the best view in the world, in a list that includes the 10 most breathtaking landscapes on the planet).

the 2nd place with the best view in the world


City's beauty and charm

the 2nd place with the best view in the world
Embark on an exciting journey to see the best landscapes of Santo Antao Island that will definitely take everyone's breath away:
It is impossible to see all of Santo Antao island in one day. The optimal format for a short acquaintance is a leisurely trip with detailed stories from a driver/guide with stops at the main tourist attractions.
Tour starts:
Mindelo, morning. Our driver will pick you up from your hotel or private accommodation in Mindelo city (or, with an extra charge, from anywhere else on the island) and transfer you to the port terminal of Sao vicente, to board the ferry boat on which you will travel to Santo Antao. (we can also pick-up you from Santo Antao).
From Sao Vicente to Santo Antao Island
The ferry will take 1 hour to reach the Porto Novo port terminal in Santo Antao.
A friendly English/French-speaking driver will welcome you at the Porto Novo port terminal (he will be holding a sign with your name) and take you on an 8-hour tour along the mythical Corda road and to the best tourist attractions in the north of Santo Antão Island, offering you a fantastic experience.
Cova volcano crater
The first stop leads to the mythical natural monument of Cova, one of the most picturesque places in the island. Surrounded by mountains, pine trees, and the sound of the natural environment, the volcano crater creates an atmosphere of peace and beauty, at more than 1,522 meters altitude.
East Plateau
This Natural Forest Park is the largest pine forest on the island, preserved and unaffected by humans area. Situated in a microclimate region, the park is one of the most beautiful places in Santo Antao, combining historical value, natural wealth and a unique atmosphere.
Corda village
The next location makes us absolutely fall in love. The high-mountain village of Corda, located at an altitude of 957 meters. There are several viewing platforms here, including the iconic Delgadinho. From its top, there are stunning views of a galaxy of mountains and Ribeira da Torre and Ribeira Grande valleys. The terraces are a unique monument that was reclaimed from the mountains by hand over many decades by the villagers and turned into fertile plots for growing corn, beans, sweet potatoes, etc.
Viewing platform Nossa Senhora do Rosário
This is where all visitors stop to take a souvenir photo and enjoy the silence and surrounding landscape from a bird's eye view: the iconic places in the city of Ribeira Grande, such as the impressive Catholic church, the Nazarene church, the labyrinths of ancient quarters and countless houses are clearly visible from this site. All this, against the backdrop of the East Coast (the rural villages Lombo Branco and Pinhão) and the piercing blue sea.
Ribeira da Torre valley
Ribeira da Torre valley, considered by many people to be the most picturesque valley in Santo Antao.
Fontaínhas village
This is a beautiful hidden gem on the island, the 2nd best location in the world, according to the international magazine NatGeo.
Explore Ponta do Sol city
A sightseeing tour around Ponta do Sol, a charming city known for its beautiful colorful streets, historic buildings of Portuguese architecture, as well as its artisanal fishing port.
Lunch Break
Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant. Options include traditional Cape Verdean dishes (possibility to appreciate un tasty fresh fish caught locally).
Paul Valley
After lunch you will be able to visit and appreciate Paul, the greenest valley in the Cape Verde archipelago...the flower garden. During the visit through the valley, we will stop at a rum distillery where we can taste the famous grogue.
Porto Novo port terminal
Return to the port terminal following the island's coastal road will take place around 3pm..
At 17:00 p.m - Ferry-boat Santo Antao - Sao Vicente island.
At 18:00 p.m - We arrive in Sao Vicente and drop off at your hotel/private accommodation in Mindelo city, with a lot of impressions that will last for a long time!
End of our services.
REMARKS: Tour program can adjust subject on your time availability or visit preferences.
VERY IMPORTANT: please at the time of the booking write the hotel name in observations.
