Santo Antao: Rural Village Crossing

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1:

  Welcome

  

  Welcome and transfer to your accommodation in Mindelo city centre. Free programme. Depending on your time of arrival, you can visit the lively city centre and its colourful markets (fish, vegetables) and go to Laginha beach.   Type of accommodation: guest house Full board

• day 2:

  Boat trip to Santo Antao

  

  After an early breakfast, you will cross to the neighbouring island of Santo Antao by boat. Transfer along the old Cova road to Cuculi. Lunch with a local family and hike through the Ribeira Grande valley among the sugar cane and vegetable plantations to the village of Caibros, where you will be met by a local family. Ascent +: 310m Difference in altitude -:400m Distance: 5km Type: Family accommodation with private rooms and bathroom Full board accommodation

• day 3:

  Crossing 3 valleys

  

  After breakfast, you will begin a hike with your local guide through the valleys of Boca ambas as Riebeiras and Mocho with magnificent panoramic views, this hike will take you to the highest point of the valley, then you will visit the village of Mocho and taste traditional Cape Verdean cuisine with a local family, The tour ends at Cha de Igreja. Ascent +: 459m Difference in altitude -:960m Distance: 9km Type of accommodation: Family accommodation with private bathroom Full board accommodation

• day 4:

  Walk along the Coastal Path

  

  In the morning, we'll start the walk in the village of Cha de Igreja, passing through the fishing village of Cruzinha, before taking the path paved with basalt stones that leads us along the coastal paths. We'll always have a view of the immensity of the Atlantic, the volcanic rocks, and feel a gentle breeze on our faces. This trail takes us through the village of Fontainhas, with its colourful houses carved into the rock. The walk ends in the tourist village of Ponta do Sol. Ascent: 850m Difference in altitude - :850m Type of accommodation : full board Full board

• day 5:

  Hiking through the villages of Lombo Branco

  

  A transfer will take you to the highlands of Ribeira Grande, where you'll begin the hike through the villages of Lombo Branco, passing through agricultural areas and always with a panoramic view of the immense Atlantic. At the end, a transfer will take you to vila de Pombas in Paul. Ascent +: 160m Difference in altitude -:540m Distance: 6km Type of accommodation: pension Full board

• day 6:

  Hiking in the green Paul valley

  

  Today, you'll discover Santo Antão's greenest valley, with lush green valleys, mountains and hills, banana plantations, apple, orange and mango trees, and other fruits and vegetables. You will be invited to stay with a local family for a traditional Cape Verdean lunch. Finally, a transfer will take you to Alto Mira. Ascent +: 160m Difference in altitude -:540m Distance: 5 km Type of accommodation: Family accommodation with private bathroom Full board accommodation

• day 7:

  Arid paths

  

  The hike starts very early in the village of Alto Mira, offering some very interesting geological and volcanic observations in arid, rocky terrain. It ends in the village of Chá de Morte, followed by a short transfer to a rural restaurant and then on to Porto-Novo. In the afternoon, return to Mindelo by boat. Ascent +:310m Difference in altitude -:470m Distance: 5km Type of accommodation: Full board Full board

• day 8:

  Goodbye Cape Verde

  

  Transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule. Breakfast