Welcome to Santo Antão

A day rucksack; bring plenty of water, snacks and packed lunch (if all day hike), suntan cream, sunhat, sunglasses, rainwear (if bad weather forcaste only), a fleece if starting on high mountain walks, walking poles are recommended. At some times of year, you might bring insect repellent. Basic 1^st aid kit if you have one might be useful.

A day rucksack; bring plenty of water, snacks and packed lunch (if all day hike), suntan cream, sunhat, sunglasses, rainwear (if bad weather forcaste only), a fleece if starting on high mountain walks, walking poles are recommended. At some times of year, you might bring insect repellent. Basic 1^st aid kit if you have one might be useful.

A day rucksack; bring plenty of water, snacks and packed lunch (if all day hike), suntan cream, sunhat, sunglasses, rainwear (if bad weather forcaste only), a fleece if starting on high mountain walks, walking poles are recommended. At some times of year, you might bring insect repellent. Basic 1^st aid kit if you have one might be useful.

It’s best to plan in advance, but you can ring me the day before to see if I am available.

The islands are warm and sunny all year round so it doesn’t really matter when you come. For walkers, hikers, and trekking, the mountainous islands are perhaps more beautiful after the rainy season; the heaviest rainfall is usually in August/September, but some years does not rain at all! For those concerned about the heat, it’s usually hottest in September (30°C), the ‘coldest!’ – but great hiking weather, is late December and January (24°C).

If you send me a request, I may be able to arrange a ‘meet and greet’ upon arrival off the morning ferry, and transfer you to the centre of the island at Cova de Paul. Here we could start by exploring an old volcanic crater.  Please email with the Name of the walk you wish to do , time of arrival/date and number of people and your accommodation address.

The best area for Walking, Hiking and Trekking is the North  , so why not stay in a hotel or guest house in Ponta do Sol or Ribeira Grande. For day hikes I can arrange a pick up from or near your accommodation.