city tour praia
On this 4-hour city tour in Praia, you will experience the traditions of Santiago up close. We visit the Rua d'Arte with its colorful houses and the Palacio de Cultura on the plateau, the cultural center of Praia. The crowning glory of this tour is a workshop in Batuk drumming and dancing. Curious?
hiking tours santiago
calabaceira - cidade velha
- Hike moderate
- 5km
- 2-3 hours
- +186m / -217m
On a pleasant path that leads through a beautiful valley, which was formerly used by slaves, you will hike through varied landscapes all the way to the coast to Cidade Velha, the former capital of Cape Verde. Here you will explore the history of the former slave town, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
rui vaz - longueira
- Hike moderate
- 4km
- 2-3 hours
- -458m
A beautiful hike with a view of the surrounding mountains and villages. On the way you have the opportunity to get in touch with the local population!
serra malagueta - principal
- Hike moderate
- 7,5km
- 3.5 hours
- -750m
The pleasant hike leads through the Serra Malagueta National Park and already at the beginning of the tour there are spectacular views of the valley of Principal.
serra malagueta - gongon
- Hike challenging
- 11km
- 5-6 hours
- +313m / - 1047m
The national park is the purest natural paradise! On a clear day you can see the silhouettes of the neighboring islands of Maio and Fogo on the horizon. Pines, cypresses and eucalyptus can be admired in the forests.
jorge bispo - achada alem
- Hike moderate
- 4km
- 2-3 hours
- +200m / -210m
An impressive hike through the lush green valley of Boa Entrada, up to the oldest tree in Cape Verde. The Kapok tree, which is about 900 years old, presents itself majestically!
Hortela - Mato Brasil
- Hike challenging
- 14km
- 6 hours
- +1039m / -649m
After the challenging climb, you will be rewarded with beautiful views over the green plains. On the way you will visit the village of Curujinha, where you will get an insight into the traditional way of the locals daily life.
Pico d'antonia
- Hike challenging
- 8km
- 6 hours
- +600m / -700m
The hike to Santiago's highest mountain starts in São Domingos. You pass through the Monte Tchota forest, which impresses with a diverse flora. With a bit of luck, you may meet local birds along the way, such as the King Fisher (kingfisher). When you arrive at the Pico, you will be rewarded with a unique panorama over Santiago!
Porto Rincao - Ribeira da barca
- Hike moderate
- 12km
- 4-5h
- +297m / -303m
The starting point of this coastal hike is Porto Rincão near Assomada. The hike leads along the ocean, where you will pass by the caves of Aguas Belas. The destination is the small fishing village of Ribeira da Barca.
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terra & cultura tour
- from/to Praia
- 6-7 hours
- including lunch
We are visiting people whose crafts keep the traditions alive.
We learn how complex weaving is, how to make natural oils from seeds and fruits and we visit one of the few traditional potteries. If desired, this tour can also be combined with a short hike.
katxupa cooking class
- from/to Praia
- 4-6 hours
- including the hike Rui Vaz - Longueira
How is the traditional Cape Verde dish made? After our visit at the Sao Domingos market, we go to a small village and learn the traditional process of Katxupa in a family house. And while the katxupa is simmering, we discover the beautiful surroundings on foot on a moderate hike from Rui Vaz to Longueira.
boat trip «aguas belas»
- from/to Praia or Tarrafal
- 4-5 hours
- including BBQ by the beach
A colorful fishing boat takes you from Ribeira da Barca to the caves of Aguas Belas. Aguas Belas in English means beautiful waters. The name keeps its promise!
