🌄 Full-Day Tour: Discover the Majestic Island of Santo Antão

From verdant valleys to rugged peaks — a day of culture, landscapes, and local flavor.

📍 Overview

This full-day guided tour offers a deep dive into the dramatic beauty and warm hospitality of Santo Antão — famously known as the Island of Mountains. Explore both lush and arid landscapes, historic towns, and authentic Cape Verdean culture in a single unforgettable journey.

🗓️ Itinerary

6:00 AM – Hotel pickup in São Vicente & transfer to Mindelo Port

7:00 AM – Ferry departure to Santo Antão

8:00 AM – Arrival in Porto Novo, Santo Antão

9:00 AM – Begin the scenic island tour:

• Travel through Cova Crater and the misty mountain town of Corda
• Arrive in Ribeira Grande for a short walking tour
• Discover colonial-era townhouses and local life
• Sample regional snacks, grogue (sugarcane spirit), and other traditional flavors

12:00 PM – Lunch in Ponta do Sol, featuring authentic Cape Verdean cuisine

1:00 PM – Continue the journey:

• Explore the lush Vale do Paúl and visit a traditional Grogue distillery with tasting
• Head toward the coastal village of Janela, taking in epic mountain and ocean views
• Return via the scenic new coastal road, with stunning viewpoints including the Lighthouse

3:00 PM – Ferry back to São Vicente

4:00 PM – Transfer from Mindelo Port to your hotel

🌟 Highlights

• Breathtaking mountain and coastal views
• Historical and cultural immersion
• Authentic Cape Verdean cuisine and grogue tasting
• Friendly local guides and warm community vibes (Morabeza)
• Comfortable, curated experience from hotel to ferry and back