Be welcomed by our professional driver at Cesária Évora International Airport and enjoy a private transfer to your accommodation in Mindelo city center, including free waiting time.

Mindelo

Our team will also take you from door to door with complete security and professionalism, providing all relevant information about your stay. In the evening, fell free to explore Mindelo by your onw. Known as the most vibrant city in Cape Verde, be sure to enjoy live music at one of the restaurants near the hotel. Feel the warmth of Morna and relish local delights. Overnight in Mindelo.

Mindelo

Starting from your hotel in the city of Mindelo, head straight to the harbor. Then, embark on a beautiful one-hour ferry trip to Santo Antão and enjoy the forbidding behind Mindelo, and it stunning guardian rock erupting from the harbour.

Porto Novo-Ribeira Grande Road

Arrive in Porto Novo and depart toward the Cova Natural Park.

Cova - Krater

From the starting point, enjoy a privileged view of the volcano crater, and see locals in their agricultural fields. Start your 4-hour hike from 1,100 meters above sea level, with an oasis of vast vegetation emerging in the interior of the Volcano Crater.

Paul Tal

Then, reach the crater’s edge and have the best and the most breathtaking view ever: standing on the edge of the crater, look out over the impressive green valley of Paul that lies in the depth before you plus the beautiful ocean view that is 10 kilometers away. After that, start the zigzagging part of the hike, going down via a stone path for 3 hours. During the descent, explore Cape Verde’s greenest valley, see and learn about native flora and fauna, soak up scenic views of the island's landscapes and have opportunity to see abandoned vineayrds, sugar cane and banana plantations; mango, avocados and coconut trees. Next, experience the production of a local rum-making distillery and taste the famous “grogue” (The Rum production season runs from January 1 st to May 31st).

The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.

Paul Tal

DURATION: Every day from 6 am to 2 pm (5 - 6 hours) ROUTE FILE: Extension: ~12 Km Ascent: ~249 /Descent: ~1329 m Difficult Level: Moderate Total Walking Duration: 4 - 5 hours Path quality: Good, narrow at the beginning and safe.

After being collected from your accommodation, depart toward the Cobo de Ribeira, from where the hiking adventure will start.

Paul Tal

After being collected from your accommodation, depart toward the Cobo de Ribeira, from where the hiking adventure will start. Follow the cobbled paths lined with dry-stone walls and the small villages nestled on steep sided mountains. Along the way, admire some simply decorated straw houses, perched on the side of a hill, facing a steep cliff reaching the clouds, with spectacular views of the valley. Next, move on to the Paul valley, known to be the greenest of the archipelago. There, dive into the lush-green vegetal world between sugarcane fields, fruit tree plantations, coffee, banana, guava, mango, breadfruit, eaucalyptus, papaya and more. Continue the walk through areas with crisp mountain air and past tiny communities. The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.

DURATION Every day from 9 am to 2 pm (5 - 6 hours) ROUTE FILE: Extension: ~7 Km Ascent: ~249 /Descent: ~1329 m Difficult Level: Moderate Total Walking Duration: 4 - 5 hours Path quality: Good, narrow at the beginning and safe.

Start your walk from Ponta do Sol, a waterfront-fishing and village with colorful houses, follow a breathtaking road up along rocky cliffs that hover over the ocean and enjoy a background decoration overlooking the sea.

Monte Fontainhas

Then, head through a small and sinuous road sculpted on the top of a mountain and surrounded with deep valleys that will lead you to the picturesque village of Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best view in the world according to National Geografic.

Follow a steep descent and a pedestrian path, crossing Corvo, Formiguinhas and some dazzling heights to the Aranhas valley.

Next, arrive at a beautiful black sand’s beach, Praia das Aranhas, a place for turtle’s nesting where you can swim depending on the sea conditions. There, find a scenic spot for a well-deserved rest and enjoy a picnic on the shore.

After that, start your 2.5-hour hike between volcanic rocks and the ocean, offering stunning views until you reach Cruzinha, a small fishing village with breathtaking views on the coast and the ocean.

At the end of an unforgettable day, sit back and relax on the return transfer to your accommodation in Ponta do Sol.

Ponta Do Sol

Get picked up at your accommodation and departe towards Sinagoga.

Ribeira Grande

Drive through Ribeira Grande with photo stops along the way.

Explore Sinagoga, an extinct Jewish village that still preserves its essence. The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.

Porto Novo

1 Hour Ferry trip to São Vicente

Mindelo

Transfer Port - Hotel

Praia da Laginha

Take a free day and relax at the spetacular Laginha beach!

Mindelo

Get picked up from your accommodation and depart towards Mindelo city center. Explore Mindelo, the capital of the island, known as the most welcoming and attractive city in the country.

Mercado municipal mindelo, sao vicente

Visit its church, municipal market, pass through Cesária Évora's house and enjoy a panoramic view of the capital from the top of Fortin.

Mercado de Peixe

Visit to the fish market

Musee Cesaria Evora

Discover Cesária Evora Museum

Torre de Belem

Walk through this spetacular Torre

Igrja N. Sra da Luz Mindelo

Pass through the church. Optional entrance!

Calhau

The tour will continue along the Avenida Marginal to Praia da Bote to the African market, where the first community was established. Then, drive to the eastern part of the island where animals, endemic plants and farmland can be seen along the green Calhau Valley until the fishing village of Salamansa.

Take a breack and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Next, visit the village of Baía das Gatas and take a stroll through its shallow lagoons and then move on to the white sand dunes by the sea.

Monte Verde

Drive to Monte Verde Natural Park, admire the stunning landscape of the entire island, and take beautiful photos of other Cape Verde islands.

Mindelo

The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.

Mindelo

Start your last day with a delicious breakfast at your accommodation and then enjoy your free time according to the flight schedules. Check out from the accommodation in Mindelo and at agreed time be picked up and transferred to Cesária Évora international airport.

Take your international flight back and say goodbye to "La Morabeza Crioula"! Hotel check-out time: 12h00 ;