Cape Verde · HIKES IN SÃO VICENTE

The 11 Best Hikes in São Vicente

11 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $57

Santo Antão: Day Trip by Car or Trek - The Early Ferry from Mindelo to Porto Novo
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Santo Antão: Day Trip by Car or Trek

1.Day Trip by Car or Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $104Our pick

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.”

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Hike Monte Verde - The 35-minute ride from Mindelo
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Hike Monte Verde

3.Hike Monte Verde

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Hike Monte Verde from Mindelo for island views, endemic plants, local tea, and a friendly multilingual guide. Bring water and a wind jacket.

“Ich hatte eine unterhaltsame Wanderung mit Raquel. Einen Teil der Strecke sind wir einen steinigen, mäßig gesicherten Weg gelaufen, den Rest bis zum Gipfel dann die Straße mit Kopfsteinpflaster. Man sollte auf jeden Fall eine Windjacke mitnehmen, da es an manchen Stellen enorm windig und kalt sein kann. Leider war der Ausblick an dem Tag auch nicht gut. Dafür gab es oben einen kleinen Imbiss und Kaffee oder Tee zum Aufwärmen. Viele Touristen fahren einfach mit dem Auto zum Gipfel, es ist jedoch viel entspannter und bewusster, diesen Weg zu wandern.”

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Sunset Hike to Lighthouse, Dona Amélia, São Vicente, 2h - São Pedro Beach and the fishing village
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Sunset Hike to Lighthouse, Dona Amélia, São Vicente, 2h

Cova–Paúl Valley Trek: Santo Antão Day Trip by Ferry - The climb to Cova de Paúl
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Cova–Paúl Valley Trek: Santo Antão Day Trip by Ferry

5.Cova–Paúl Valley Trek: Santo Antão Day Trip by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 11 hours · from $141

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.”

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Hike Monte Verde, Natural Park, São Vicente, 3h +/- (roundtrip) - From Mindelo to the footpath
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Hike Monte Verde, Natural Park, São Vicente, 3h +/- (roundtrip)

6.Hike Monte Verde, Natural Park, São Vicente, 3h +/- (roundtrip)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $70

Hike Monte Verde in São Vicente for island views, endemic plants, local tea, old farmhouses, and a practical guide to price and effort.

“Expérience intéressante mais sans plus : la vue est spectaculaire mais très voilée. Nous avons choisi le créneau de l’après-midi et avons pas eu droit à la dégustation de thé et de grog prévue au programme, la personne en charge de cette dégustation n’étant tout simplement pas là”

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São Pedro experience (hiking & snorkeling with turtles) - Swimming with sea turtles in the bay
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São Pedro experience (hiking & snorkeling with turtles)

Sunset Hike to Lighthouse, Dona Amélia - The uphill path and what the climb demands
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Sunset Hike to Lighthouse, Dona Amélia

10.Sunset Hike to Lighthouse, Dona Amélia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Hike from São Pedro to Dona Amélia Lighthouse for Atlantic views and a magical sunset, with Mindelo pickup, guide, and beach return.

“notre guide raquel et Edson notre chauffeur au petit soin avec nous lors de la randonnée. nous garderons un bon souvenir de cette excursion. Le coucher de soleil magique.”

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São Pedro experience (hiking & snorkel with turtles) - Hiking from São Pedro Beach to Don Amelia Lighthouse
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São Pedro experience (hiking & snorkel with turtles)

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