Hiking S. Vicente / Santo Antão
Hiking S. Vicente / Santo Antão
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Hiking S. Vicente / Santo Antão
8 Days Starting and ending in Mindelo
Visiting: Mindelo, Porto Novo, Corda, Coculi, Cruzinha, Ponta Do Sol, Fontainhas, Ribeira Grande, Garça, Paul, Ribeira Das Patas, Alto Mira, Monte Verde, Baía Das Gatas, Calhau, Salamansa
Tour operator:
Tour code:
4738
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Cape Verde is an archipelago located off the coast of Senegal. being in a strategic point between 3 continents, the European, the African and the American. Thus, its roots also extend to these continents, whose influences are manifested in its historical and cultural heritage. S. Vicente is known as the island of culture and music. Mindelo is its capital, and also the city where we can find what is considered one of the most beautiful bays in the country. The architectural traces of the times of colonization are everywhere ... And the music echoes around every corner, with the voices of "saudade" evoking melancholic feelings of nostalgia. Santo Antão is the greenest of the islands and therefore, the one called the Cape Verde's garden. As we discover its hidden corners and places, we delight ourselves in a variety of contrasts and colours. Villages lost on hillsides, Valleys of exuberant beauty and above all, breathtaking landscapes, which surprise us every moment, is what we can expect on this charming island!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival To S. Vicente
Location: Mindelo
Accommodation Name: Ouril Hotel
Arrival to Cesaria Evora Airport.
Transfer to your hotel and welcoming briefing about your circuit.
Rest of the day free.
Day 2 : Santo Antão Hike Corda/Coculi
Location: Porto Novo, Corda, Coculi
Accommodation Name: Hotel Paul Mar
Departure from your hotel and transfer to the Mindelo's Harbour.
Ferry trip to your next destination - Santo Antão Island.
Arrival at Porto Novo and transfer through the famous Corda road to the starting point of your hike. Chance to make a few stops for photos in some of the main attractions of the island, such as Cova crater and other wonderful Viewpoints,
Start of your hike which will lead you to a place where you will astonish yourselves with the beautiful views to terraced fields. A descent through the fields, to arrive at Coculi, a small village with a church with the biggest bell of the island.
After the effort, we invite you to share a typical meal in a traditional restaurant, where colours and flavours will meet you.
Difficulty Level 1
4,5 Km, 3h estimated, ascent 6m, descent 743m
Day 3 : Santo Antão Hike Ponta Do Sol/FontaÃnhas/Cruzinha
Location: Cruzinha, Ponta Do Sol, Fontainhas
Accommodation Name: Hotel Paul Mar
We will start this hike in Ponta do Sol, and get through the narrow road of FontaÃnhas. There you will be able to discover several different crops leading you to Corvo "Selada", with panoramic views over Ponta de Sol and Corvo.
Descent to Ribeira, with its water sources, toward Formiguinhas, a small village with views over the sea. Then, we will reach Aranhas, an abandoned village and later, we arrive at Ribeira Seca beach with its characteristic black and white sand, as well as its lava grottos, which will be the perfect place for a picnic. Follows a passage through Motcho beach. Finally, our journey ends in the picturesque Cruzinha fishing Village.
Difficulty Level 2
13 Km, 5h estimated, ascent 1078m, descent 1014m
Day 4 : Santo Antão Hike Chã De Igreja Boca De Ambas
Location: Ribeira Grande, Garça
Accommodation Name: Hotel Paul Mar
Departure from your hotel and start of a new hike through the Mocho Valley and Garça region.
You will enjoy a beautiful nature hike with terraced fields of sugar cane, corn and others.
Beautiful landscapes await for you!
Lunch or picnic included.
Difficulty Level 2,
4h estimated, ascent 730m, descent 600m
Day 5 : Santo Antão Hike Paul Valley
Location: Ribeira Grande, Paul
Accommodation Name: Ouril Hotel
With this hike you will discover the exotic Paúl valley, the garden of Cabo Verde, as it is considered the greenest and most luxuriant valley of the country.
The path goes from cottage to cottage, crossing vegetable crops (cabbage, tomato, corn, yam, beans ....) and tropical fruits or grains (banana, guava, sugar cane, coffee ...), combining meeting with locals, agriculture and botany.
This is an opportunity to discover the local rural life: walking through mule trails, built by man at the feet of the "levadas" (irrigation canals) and terraced crops.
Difficulty Level 2
7 Km, 4h estimated, ascent 550m, descent 700m
Day 6 : Santo Antão Hike Alto Mira/Ribeira Das Patas
Location: Porto Novo, Ribeira Das Patas, Alto Mira
Accommodation Name: Ouril Hotel
This hike starts at Alto Mira, passing through Forquinha, where we will be able to delight ourselves with a double panoramic view over Alto Mira and Ribeira das Patas.
Then, we descend toward Ribeira das Patas, mingle with the locals and have the chance to get to know their daily routine and their traditional way of carrying water.
Lunch or picnic included.
Difficulty Level 1
6,8 Km, 3h estimated, ascent 435m, descent 481m
Later in the afternoon, you will return to the port to catch the ferry back to S. Vicente.
Transfer to your hotel
Day 7 : S. Vicente Discovery Day
Location: Monte Verde, Baía Das Gatas, Calhau, Mindelo, Salamansa
Accommodation Name: Ouril Hotel
Today, you'll have the chance to discover the different scenarios of São Vicente, with its beautiful beaches and extinct volcanoes.
We start with a walking tour of the cosmopolitan city of Mindelo, the capital; then visit Monte Verde for its panoramic view, Salamansa and its kitesurfing beach; BaÃa das Gatas, known for its music festival. and its natural pools (free time for swimming).
We will also pass by Praia Grande, an incredible white sand beach and Calhau with its extinct volcanoes, from where we can see the island of Santa Luzia.
We return to the city center by the Madeiral road.
At night, we propose a farewell dinner with live music.
You will enjoy a nice typical meal, with wine included.
Later you will be surprised by the performance of a native singer, who accompanied by a guitar, will sing the best songs of this island, which is the island of music and culture!
Day 8 : Departure
Location: Mindelo
It's now time to say goodbye to Cape Verde!
Final transfer to the International Airport.
What's Included
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Transfers in all islands
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Ferry tickets (S. Vicente/Santo Antão/S. Vicente)
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Hotels in BB (D1/D7) and HBÂ (D2 to D6)
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S. Vicente - 1 FD discovery tour with transfers; English speaker guide and lunch
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Santo Antão - 5 hikes with transfers; English speaker guide and lunch
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All meals except D1 and D8 (lunch and dinner)
What's Not Included
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International Flights
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Drinks
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Airport tax
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tourism tax 2
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5 €/person/night (paid by the guests to the hotels)
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