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Explore Santiago Island on a full-day tour from Praia. Visit a banana plantation, relax on Tarrafal Beach, and enjoy a typical breakfast with a local family.

Highlights

• Savor a typical breakfast with a local family in Calheta Sao Miguel
• Visit the largest banana and palm plantation on Santiago Island
• Relax on the beautiful Tarrafal Beach and enjoy a swim in the ocean
• Explore the Serra Malagueta Natural Park and see an ancient crater
• Discover the vibrant colors of the Assomada Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays

Description

Get picked up at your accommodation, then depart toward the east coast of the island. Make your first stop at the largest banana and palm plantation on the island. Continue towards the municipality of Calheta Sao Miguel with stops for photos on the black sand beach, then have the opportunity to enjoy a typical breakfast with a local family. Arrive in Tarrafal and visit the former penal colony for political prisoners (optional). Then, visit the most beautiful beach in Santiago, take a break for lunch (at your own expense), and enjoy the beach. After spending 2 hours in Tarrafal, continue towards the Serra Malagueta Natural Park and marvel at the incredible views of an ancient volcanic crater from 850 meters above sea level. Then, move on to Assomada to visit the famous market and admire the vibrant colors of the local fruits and vegetables (Wednesday and Saturday only). Continue to the municipality of São Laurenço dos Órgãos with a beautiful view from the highest point of the island (1394 meters of altitude). The tour concludes with drop-off in Praia.

Includes

Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Praia Visit to the largest Banana and palm plantation Visit to Tarrafal Beach Visit to Serra Malagueta Natural Park Visit to Assomada Market Visit to São Laurenço dos Órgãos

Important Information

• The visit to the former penal colony is optional and may require additional time. The Entrance 2 euros per person.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund