PACKAGES
PACKAGE 2 NIGHTS AND 3 HIKES
Summary
DAY 1: HIKE FROM COVA CRATER TO PAUL VALLEY
DAY 2: HIKE PONTA SOL TO CRUZINHA
DAY 3: HIKE CORDA TO COCULI
Itinerary
DAY 1: HIKE FROM COVA CRATER TO PAUL VALLEY
Duration: 4-5 hours +100 -1200 12 km
Arrive by ferry and transfer to Cova Crater. This hike is considered one of the most beautiful on the island. Even the locals call it their paradise, a garden of Eden, where due to the subtropical temperature fruit and vegetables grow in abundance. Walk down from Cova Crater on old cobbled paths to Paul Valley, passing terraced fields of sweet potato and Congo beans, and banana, almond, and mango trees. Lower down in the valley, sugar cane is grown to make grogue, a popular local spirit. Smell the freshly roasted coffee beans as you walk through the small hamlets. Depending on the time of year, you can also visit a grogue distillery. The walk can be hard on the knees, so make sure you bring your walking poles. Overnight in Ponta do Sol.
DAY 2: HIKE PONTA SOL TO CRUZINHA
Duration: 5-6 hours +550 -550 15 km
The hike from Ponta do Sol via Fontainhas to Cruzinha da Garça is one of the absolute highlights on Santo Antão and is considered the queen of coastal hikes. Start in the fishing village of Ponta do Sol and follow the paved road towards Fontainhas. The impressive path to Fontainhas takes about one hour and is characterized by the huge mountain slopes on its left side and steep abysses on the right. Fontainhas, seemingly like an eagle’s nest hanging on the mountainside, is one of the most impressive places in Cape Verde and a must-see for every Santo Antão visitor. Transfer back to Ponta Sol.
DAY 3: HIKE CORDA TO COCULI
Duration: 2-3 hours -1000 5 km
Depart for Corda via the mythical paved road that crosses the island of Santo Antão towards Coculi. Enjoy magnificent views of terraced crops from Corda. After 2-3 hours of walking through the fields, discover Coculi, a small village with the church boasting the biggest bells on the island. Return to Sao Vicente in the afternoon.
Included:
Duration: 2 nights, 3 hikes
- Accommodation: guesthouse or hotel depending on availability
- Tourist taxes
- Guide
- Transfers and luggage transfers
- Breakfast
Excluded: meals, drinks…
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