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Ribeira Grande, Cabo Verde

Ribeira Grande

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Ribeira Grande

Dive into the vibrant rhythms of Ribeira Grande, Cabo Verde! Picture colorful colonial buildings, friendly locals dancing to traditional music, and the tantalizing aroma of seafood sizzling at beachside grills. Explore lush hiking trails, catch waves perfect for surfing, and bask in the sun on stunning beaches. This island gem is a feast for the senses—come savor every moment!

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Santo Antão: Full-day Island Tour & Visit to Cova de Paúl Volcano Crater

Explore Santo Antão's highlights on this full-day tour from your accommodation. Enjoy breathtaking views of Cova Natural Park and Paúl volcano crater above 1000 meters high. Visit a distillery and taste the famous local rum called “Grogue”.

$102.44
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5/5
48 h

Best of São Vicente & Santo Antão – 2 Days: Car, Ferry & Guide

This tour offers more than just sightseeing — it’s a deeply authentic experience guided by locals who call São Vicente and Santo Antão home. As specialists on these two islands, we take pride in sharing not just the highlights, but the hidden stories, cultural insights, and personal connections that make this place truly special. You'll be guided by people who genuinely care, love what they do, and are passionate about creating meaningful travel experiences. From traditional villages to breathtaking landscapes, we offer a warm, personal, and enriching journey you won’t find in a typical tour.

$210.57
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5/5
6 h

Santo Antão Day Trip by Car – Explore Island Highlights

On our Full Day Excursion on Santo Antão we know you will be enamored by the lush vegetation, mountain peaks, valleys, charming villages, simple lifestyle and hardworking spirit of the people, and culture which cannot be justified by words, but must be taken in by your encounter! Choose to see the Highlights by car in one day. You will have an amazing day with our local, experienced guide, who will show you the best of Santo Antão. If you would like to customize any option of the your excursion, you may contact us.

$102.44
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5/5

Full-Day Hiking Experience Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha with Lunch

Discover one of the world’s most breathtaking coastal trails on the Ponta do Sol – Cruzinha hike. With dramatic cliffs, endless ocean views, and colorful villages like Fontainhas along the way, every step is a postcard moment. Guided by local experts, you’ll learn about Cape Verde’s history, culture, and traditions while enjoying authentic encounters with friendly villagers. This tour combines natural beauty, cultural immersion, and a true sense of adventure you won’t find anywhere else.

$130.90
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5/5
72 h

Best of Santo Antão: 3 days hiking tour

Explore the natural beauty and authentic culture of Santo Antão on this 3-day guided hiking adventure. Starting in Porto Novo, you’ll traverse dramatic volcanic landscapes, fertile valleys, and iconic cliffside villages. Day 1: Hike from the scenic Cova Crater down into the lush Paúl Valley, filled with tropical fruit plantations and coffee fields. Savor a picnic or family-style lunch and stay overnight in Paúl. Day 2: Walk along the famous coastal trail from Cruzinha to Ponta do Sol, passing Fontainhas, one of Cape Verde’s most photogenic villages. Overnight stay in Ponta do Sol. Day 3: Hike through the peaceful agricultural fields of Cha de Pedras to Coculi, followed by lunch with a local family. After a final 1-hour trek to Coculi, transfer back to Porto Novo for your ferry. This tour includes local guides, all transfers, luggage transport, and delicious family-style meals, giving you the perfect mix of adventure, culture, and comfort.

$750.09
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5/5
264 h

Cape Verde - Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente & Santo Antão Islands 11 Days

With Cape Verde Islands-hopping tour you will discover Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente and Santa Antão Island's best hiking and trekking trails with a local guide. Go adventure through volcanoes, natural parks, stunning green valleys, UNESCO Heritage Site and, discover the culture, history, music, beaches and gastronomy of the locals.

$2,634.98
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5/5

Discovering Santo Antão Island by car

Tour to discover the main attractions of the island through the famous Corda road. You’ll be passing through Água das Caldeiras, Ribeira Grande, Ponta de Sol and, of course, Paúl. A fabulous contrast between the aridity of the south side of the island and the forest in the heights, with luxuriant vegetation in the north. Not to be missed!

$91.06
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5/5
6 h

Santo Antão’s Signature Trek: Cova Crater into Paúl Valley – 5K

Experience the rich culture and breathtaking landscapes of Santo Antão with our Trek into the Cova Crater. Our local passionate guide is waiting to have an immersive experience, sharing the local traditions and the vibrant Caboverdean lifestyle. Get ready to witness the stunning green valleys, mountainous terrain, traditional farming practices, and hardworking people that make this island so unique. It's the perfect way to immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Cabo Verde. Great for those who want to experience one of the most beautiful walks on the Island; the walk can be up to 3 hours, more or less, and can be good for all travelers, depending on mobility and health.

$108.13
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5/5
5 h

Private Day Trip to Santo Antao with Lunch

We will make you meet the local populations, so that you can discover their culture, their history and share good moments of life.

$113.82
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4.9/5

Santo Antão Highlights: Day Trip by Car w/ Ferry from São Vicente

Discover the beauty of Santo Antão with one of our flexible full-day excursions. Your local guide will take you on a full-day island tour, bringing the Island’s stories to life. You can choose from 4 different options to best suit your travel plans and activity level 2 Island Highlights by Car: * From São Vicente: Includes harbor transfers and roundtrip ferry tickets. * From Santo Antão (Porto Novo): Ideal if you’ve already booked ferry tickets or are staying on the island. 2 Trekking Options: * From São Vicente: Includes harbor transfers and roundtrip ferry tickets. * From Santo Antão (Porto Novo): Perfect for those already on the island or with ferry tickets booked.

$130.90
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4.9/5
5 h

Santo Antão: Trekking Cova de Paúl Volcano Crater - Ribeira de Paúl

Explore the most famous hiking trail in Santo Antão. Enjoy a 3-hour hike from Cova Natural Park to the Green Valley of Paúl with a local guide. Have breathtaking views of Paúl Volcano Crater above 1000 meters high.

$96.75
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4.9/5
7 h

Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha

Discover Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best view in the world. Relish a picnic at Praia das Aranhas, a place for turtle's nesting where you can swim depending on the sea conditions. Hike and enjoy breathtaking views between volcanic rocks and the ocean

$88.78
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4.7/5

Full-Day Island Tour in Santo Antão with Lunch Included

This tour will show you all the highlights that Santo Antão has to offer. We offer high quality tours that enable you to feel and experience the true Morabeza feeling. Why choose us? - Group size private - 100% Cape Verde We're the CapeVerde experts and our guides promise a 100% authentic CapeVerdean experience. - Cultural Experiences Every tour includes experiences to show you our unique CapeVerdean culture.

$240.00
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4.7/5
3 h 30 mins

From Praia, Baobab Mysterious Tree, Green Valley & Old City Hike

This unique hike takes you through the lush Ribeira Grande valley, rich in local flora and fauna. One of the main highlights is a stop at Cape Verde’s largest and oldest baobab tree, over 400 years old — a perfect spot for unforgettable photos. You’ll also learn how grogue, the national drink of Cape Verde, is traditionally made, and may even spot the country’s most iconic bird, a proud national symbol. The journey ends in Cidade Velha, the cradle of Cape Verdean culture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you'll explore historical landmarks like Rua Banana, the old church, and the Pelourinho, before being driven back to your accommodation.

$68.29
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4.5/5

Discover the highlights of Santo Antão from Mindelo

Explore Santo Antao, the most amazing island in all Cape Verde and get amazed with its wonderfull landscape as can not find anywhere else, drive on the narrow road and feel the adrenaline of Delgadinho, breathe the pure air of the mountains and green valleys, visit a local distillery and try Cape Verde Rum and its various flavors.

$135.45
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3.4/5
6 h

Half-Day Adventure Hike in Ribeira Grande.

The Cachupa hike is more than just a hike. It provides an unique insight in the culture of Santo Antao. During this hike you will get in contact with locals and learn about the flora and fauna the Island has to offer. Want to get your hands dirty? You can! Dig up a cassave root or harvest banana’s from a tree. We will need it to prepare the Cachupa. Not into foraging and just want to enjoy unique views? Go ahead! we will make some delicious Cachupa for you. At the end, our goal is to serve you. We juist want you to unwind, feel at ease and experience something unique.

$91.06
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6 h

Santo Antão: Trek Ponta do Sol to Cruzinha, or Vice Versa

Having a trek on Santo Antao is the best way to encounter and experience Caboverdean lifestyle and culture. Only an hour by ferry from São Vicente, Santo Antao boasts of green valleys, mountains, vegetation traditional farming lifestyle, hardworking people and rich culture, which cannot be justified by words, but must be taken in by your encounter. This is a challenging and rewarding trek.

$125.20
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3 h

Santo Antão: Walk Ponta do Sol to Fontainhas, Picturesque Village

Ponta do Sol located is the northernmost point of Cabo Verde, this fishing village is a sight to behold, with it's colorful traditional fishing boast Explore the enchanting, small fishing village with its history, colorful colonial architecture and lively small port. Activities begin early in the morning, preparations for a morning at sea to bring in the afternoon catch. Begin walking from this small port town and witness the living in this village. Fontainhas, one of the WORLD’S MOST PICTURESQUE villages, is a must-see. As you walk along the ocean coastal path, you’ll pass small villages with people tending to their plantations, men, women, children, and even animals. You’ll witness how they all contribute to the village’s harmony. Donkeys carrying water containers will be common along the way.

$101.30
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Ponta do Sol Cabo Verde Eito Santo Antao Tour

Discover the heart of Santo Antão on this immersive hike through one of the island’s most fertile and authentic valleys. After meeting at Veleiro for a short briefing and enjoying the fresh Atlantic breeze, you’ll be transferred to Cabo de Ribeira, a small rural village spread across lush farmland beneath the impressive Cova Crater. Your hike starts here, passing fields of sugar cane, coffee plants and local crops such as tomatoes, cabbage and paprika. The trail leads up to Pico António, where you’ll visit a local family, relax and enjoy a cup of locally grown coffee while taking in breathtaking views over the valley. Afterwards, you’ll hike down to the village for a traditional homemade lunch with a family living in the valley. To finish, you’ll visit a local distillery to learn about the production of grogue (local rum) and molasses, enjoy a tasting and have the opportunity to buy local products and souvenirs. A perfect mix of nature, culture and authentic local life.

$267.48
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6 h

Mindelo Private Shore Tour: São Vicente Hidden Treasures 6 Hours

Embark on a 6-hour private shore tour from Mindelo Cruise Port to discover the diverse beauty and culture of São Vicente Island. This tour combines stunning viewpoints, charming villages, pristine beaches, and cultural gems, providing an immersive experience of this vibrant island. With stops at breathtaking locations like Monte Verde, Baia das Gatas, and Calhau, you'll get a perfect mix of nature, history, and local culture.

$709.11
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