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Easier hiking in Cape Verde
Hiking island Santo Antão at a more relaxed pace
8 dagar
Vandring Self-Guided trip
18/10/2026 - 30/06/2027
Level 2
7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunchboxes, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
From 12 750 SEK
One of Africa's unknown hiking paradises is the island of Santo Antão in the Cape Verde archipelago. On this trip, we have selected somewhat calmer hikes suitable for almost everyone. You start in colorful Mindelo on the island of São Vicente before taking the ferry over to Santo Antão, where deep valleys, dramatic coastal cliffs, and terraced cultivations await. You will stay in small, personal guesthouses, often with a pool, amid banana plants, sugar cane, and mountains. The hiking days are relatively short, allowing plenty of time for breaks, photos, and spontaneous encounters with the often so lovable local population. The finale in the small fishing village of Tarrafal offers a black lava beach, boats pulled up onto the sand, and pleasant swims in the Atlantic. A perfect introduction to Cape Verde for those who want moderately strenuous hikes, plenty of atmosphere, and several free moments.
Tour Highlights
Hikes in lush Ribeira da Torre with terraces and coffee plantations
The beautiful coastal trail between Fontainhas, Corvo and Formiguinhas
Final days by the sea in the peaceful fishing village of Tarrafal
Genuine accommodations in green valleys and local food
The colonial town's music scene and markets in colorful Mindelo
Program
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7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Lunchboxes and 2 Dinners included
You land on São Vicente and are transferred to your accommodation in Mindelo, Cape Verde's cultural heart. Here awaits colonial architecture, music streaming from the bars, and the relaxed and welcoming feeling known as morabeza in Creole. The rest of the day is free for a first stroll along the bay, a drink at a café, or simply rest after the journey.
Get more out of São Vicente with one or more optional excursions: a colourful guided city walk in Mindelo, a tour around the island, and a hike between the mighty Praia Grande beach and the fishing village of Calhau. Read more below and select these when booking.
Level & standard
Compared to other programs on Santo Antão, the hikes are shorter and easier without missing out on the best areas. The trails are in good condition and the surface consists of cobblestone paths, village roads, and trails. The elevation differences are moderate, but on some days the trail runs through steep terrain, especially along the coastal path where there are narrow sections open to the sea. You should feel comfortable walking on hilly terrain and have a normal level of fitness.
You will stay in small, charming guesthouses and pensions that reflect Cape Verde's everyday life: a personal boutique hotel in Mindelo, lush accommodations with pools in Ribeira da Torre and Ponta do Sol, and a simple but atmospheric guesthouse in Tarrafal, just a short walk from the sea. The standard is comfortable but not luxurious, with the focus on location, views, and the feeling of truly living in the midst of the surroundings you are hiking through.
Examples of accommodations (may vary depending on availability):
2 nights in Mindelo at Kira's Boutique Hotel
2 nights in Marrador at Residencial Melicia with a pool
1 night in Ponta do Sol at Coração with a pool
2 nights in Tarrafal at Casa Saude
8 dagar / 7 nätter
Accommodation: Standard
Price per person
The specified prices are per person and include
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- 2 dinners
- 3 packed lunches
- 1 cooked lunch
- Luggage transport
- All transfers according to the program
- Ferry round trip São Vicente – Santo Antão
- Roadbook (digital)
- Maps (digital)
- GPS tracks
- 24-hour service phone
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