Top Santo Antao Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cover some territory on this gorgeous hike that takes you and your private group to Fontainhas, renowned for its awesome views. Plus you visit Praia das Aranhas to see nesting turtles and possibly cool off with a swim. Your guide shows you the best route so you won’t get lost, and won’t miss any of the views. Enjoy lunch during your hike (additional cost), and then finish up in Cruzinha fishing village.

Head on the Cachupa hike in Santo Antao, Cape Verde, to get some steps in, explore the verdant nature, and learn all about the area’s culture, too. You try local coffee and tea, possibly harvest a cassava or banana, and then learn to try some delicious *cachupa*, a stew made of hominy, veggies, beans, and meat.

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.

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.