Cape Verde · HIKES IN SANTO ANTÃO
Good hikes in Santo Antão fill up in high season and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Santo Antão’s full-day car trip from São Vicente, with ferry, mountain views, villages, lunch, and a grogue distillery visit.
“We really enjoyed the trip and highly recommend it. Out tour guide told us a lot about the island life and culture and made the trip very interesting. Definitely a great experience.”
Hike Santo Antão from Cova Crater to Paul Valley, enjoy mountain views, tropical farms, local stories, and a taste of Cape Verdean grogue.
“I'm Extremely disappointed with the way that Bu Country Tours handled my booking! I confirmed an updated pick up location the day before my scheduled tour, only to find out on the actual tour day that the people in the office had neglected to notify the tour guides. What resulted from that mess up was that both me and the poor tour guides (Lea and Maira) were trying in vain to locate each other via Whatsapp for 2 hours. The person from the Bu Country Tour office that I spoke to on the day kept telling me that my tour guides were gonna head back to pick me up at…”
Hike Santo Antão’s cliffs and villages from Ponta do Sol to Cruzinha, with Fontainhas views, a black-sand beach, guide, and transport.
“La organización y la atención de la agencia fue estupenda. La ruta es súper bonita y muy recomendable La atención de Américo, nuestro guía, inmejorable. Se portó de 10 y nos hizo la ruta muy amena. Un excelente profesional!”
Review of Santo Antão’s Cova de Paúl hike, with crater views, steep valley trails, plantations, transport, grogue tasting, and practical tips.
“The scenery was amazing! Edson was a great guide: he seemed to sense our pace; he was very informative. We had a wonderful lunch at a cafe he recommended. My legs were sore for days….we did it downhill, but it is frequently steep, with loose gravel over paving stones. Still, very do-able and totally worth it! Highly recommended.”
Review of Santo Antão’s Cova to Paul Valley trek, with ferry travel, mountain views, local lunch, farming villages, and a grogue distillery visit.
“Unser Guide Madù war wirklich überaus freundlich und zuvorkommend. Er konnte mit seinem Wissen überzeugen und wirklich alle Fragen zu Kultur, Flora & Fauna beantworten. Er ist voll und ganz auf unsere Bedürfnisse eingegangen und hat die Tour somit zu einem herausragenden Erlebnis gemacht.”
Hike Santo Antão from Ponta do Sol to Fontainhas, a black-sand beach, and Cruzinha with a private guide and ocean views.
“Hands down one of the most memorable outdoor experiences I've had. From the very start, our guide was welcoming, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the area, not just the trails, but also the local wildlife, history, and ecology. ThRead more”
Hike Santo Antão’s lush Paul Valley through villages, farms, waterfalls and sugar cane, with rum tasting and a traditional lunch option.
“Super randonnée, quelle paysage !!! 3h-3h30 de marche que nous n'avons pas vu passé. Merci Sue, notre guide pour sa bonne humeur !”
Hike Santo Antão’s Ribeira de Torre valley, visit villages and a waterfall, swim in a natural pool, and taste local grogue.
“Très belle randonnée avec beaucoup d'informations sur le pays, la faune et flore locale. Ne pas hésiter à poser des questions, le guide y répond volontiers !”
Hike Santo Antão’s Cova crater to Paúl Valley with hotel transfers, island views, tropical farms, and a taste of local grogue.
“O passeio como um todo foi incrível. O guia John nos buscou na nossa hospedagem e nos levou até a Cova de carro, de onde partimos numa trilha a pé durante algumas horas. O percurso todo tinhas vistas espetaculares e o guia conhecia muito bem o caminho e a natureza. Recomendamos a todos!”
Hike Santo Antão’s green mountain villages, meet local farm communities, and enjoy far-reaching valley views on a guided four-hour walk.
Hike Santo Antão’s Paul Valley, Coculi, Fontainhas, and coast in three guided days with meals, transport, and quality lodging.
“Unique tour. Everything was well organized and the guide was knowledgeable and had a lot of knowledge.”
Review of Santo Antão’s 2-day guided hike, with Cova Crater, Atlantic views, villages, ferry travel, meals, and practical tips.
Hike Santo Antão from Ponta do Sol to Fontainhas and Cruzinha, with coastal views, local lunch, drinks, and a trained guide.
“Expérience incroyable avec Natcha. Une véritable reconnexion avec la nature et soi-même. On retrouve l'essentiel et on réapprend à profiter de l'instant présent. Natcha est quelqu'un d'authentique fait découvrir la culture de Santo Antao. Merci encore !”
Every kind of day out in the islands, and the best of each.
