Hike Serra Malagueta to Principal Valley From Tarrafal
Overview
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5 hours
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This excursion allows the traveler to discover the flora and fauna of Cape Verde with a hike in the surroundings areas of the Malagueta mountain range natural park, a green area throughout the year and with stunning and breathtaking mountain views. In addition, you will be able to learn about the way of life of the valley's residents in the village of Principal and understand their lifestyle.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
You will be picked up at your accommodation in Tarrafal at the scheduled time and together with your guide you will head to the bus station and head towards the Serra Malagueta natural park, this journey by car can take about half an hour. Upon arriving at the park you will explore the most beautiful landscapes and mountains of this island. This trail is about 4 km distance 700 m downhill with panoramic views of the valley and distant villages down, your destination is the village of Principal where a big water dam is located. At the end you will enjoy a delicious lunch chez mama Tereza at the bottom of the valley.
What‘s Included
Local tour guide
All Fees and Taxes
Public transportation
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Lunch
Pickup points
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Hike to Principal Valley
5 km / 0 up / 700 down
Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Adventure hike through the Principal Valley, pure nature in the rugged volcano mountain formations..
rolandbV5947OH,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We stayed one week individually on the island of Santiago in mid-March and booked some tours with Cape Verde Tours. We can recommend the organizer without hesitation, punctual pickup from the hotel as well as reliable and problem-free execution of the excursions with competent guide. named Flavio. Good English and general knowledge of fauna, flora, social structures and regional studies. The tour started with pickup from Tarrafal, in 30 minutes to the NP Parque Natural de Serra Malagueta with destination hike through the Principal Valley. Entry was near the NP Center at the edge of the main road. Walking sticks are mandatory, medium condition recommended. Duration approx. 4h-5h on 7km length , downhill in serpentine paths 700 meters downhill. At the start, a route description shows the difficulty (medium) with time duration, altitude difference and distance. It is advisable to inquire beforehand at the NP Center whether obstacles or changes in the route make the path more difficult or less passable due to previous natural events. The path had trail breaks in places in the first course, which made border-heavy surefootedness difficult. Due to heavy rainfall in Nov 2025, the last third of the way was washed away in places at the end of the riverbed. This means that the hike or scrambling led in the end mostly through the dried-out riverbed with large stones, rubble, etc. Without a guide, it would not have been possible to recognize the route. The tour ended at the reservoir with pickup by Aluguer and back to Tarrafal. Tour is recommended! But only if the route is dry, as a sloping and uneven course can easily lead to slipping.
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