Santo Antão: Cova de Paúl & Mountain Escape Day Trip

Santo Antao, Cape Verde



Explore Santo Antão on a full-day tour. Visit Cova de Paúl, Delgadin, Ponta de Sol, and Fontainhas, and taste local rum at a distillery.

Highlights

  • Discover Cape Verde's largest volcanic crater, Cova de Paúl
  • Admire the natural towers carved in the valley of Ribeira da Torre
  • Visit the charming coastal village of Ponta de Sol and meet local fishermen
  • Explore the picturesque village of Fontainhas and its breathtaking views
  • Visit a distillery and taste the famous local rum called “grogue”

Description

Get picked up at your accommodation and drive through the mountains until you reach Cape Verde's largest volcanic crater, Cova de Paúl. Admire the extinct volcano, which stands over 1,000 meters tall, and take in breathtaking landscapes of the immense and green round plain inside the crater, used as agricultural fields. Next, head to Delgadin, a perfect mountaintop to admire the natural towers carved in the valley of Ribeira da Torre. Arrive in Povoacão, one of the main cities of Santo Antão, and proceed to Ribeira da Torre, passing many fruits and vegetables along the route. Then, head to the charming coastal village of Ponta de Sol and meet the local fishermen with their small traditional boats. Next, drive to the picturesque village of Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best view in the world according to National Geographic. Take a break for a delicious lunch in a local setting and then head to Cape Verde's greenest valley, Vale de Paúl. Delight in a peaceful and authentic Cape Verde atmosphere, surrounded by thatched roof houses and the incredible green color of the agricultural fields. Visit a distillery and taste the famous local rum called “grogue”. Finally, explore Sinagoga, an extinct Jewish village that still preserves its essence. The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation Transportation Professional Tour Guide (English, French, Portuguese and Spanish) Liability insurance

Excludes

Food & drinks Lunch

Important Information

  • Public transportation nearby Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable Not recommended for people with back problems

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