Cape Verde · HIKING TOURS IN SANTO ANTAO
The 9 best hiking tours in Santo Antao you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Hike Santo Antão from Cova Crater to Paúl Valley, with mountain views, tropical farms, local stories, and a Grogue tasting.
“Fantastica! Il miglior paesaggio mai visto in vita mia! Edy (la nostra guida) è preparatissimo ed è stato gentilissimo per tutto il viaggio! Stra consigliato”
Hike Santo Antão from Ponta do Sol to Cruzinha, with Fontainhas views, black-sand beaches, village life, and local guides.
“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!”
Trek from Cova de Paúl’s volcanic crater into Santo Antão’s green valley, with mountain views, local guiding, transport, and optional grogue tasting.
“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 15 km hike from Ponta do Sol to Fontainhas and Cruzinha, with black-sand beaches, ocean views, and a private guide.
“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”
Review of Santo Antão’s Paúl Valley hike, with waterfalls, village paths, rum tasting, transport, lunch costs, and practical tips.
“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, swim beneath a waterfall, visit villages and learn about local grogue for $100.
“João was an excellent guide, the chat with local people, the scenary”
Hike from Santo Antão’s Cova crater to Paúl Valley, with mountain views, tropical farms, local grogue, transport, and a guide.
“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 from Corda to Coculi through remote villages, farm terraces, sugar cane, and striking mountain views with a local guide.
Hike Santo Antão’s Paul Valley, Coculi, Fontainhas, and coastal villages on a three-day guided tour with meals and transport.
“These 4 days I have walked through places that I never imagined, visit remote villages across ribeira grande and surrounding areas. The geography of Santo Antão is incredible, its places, its people, its way of life, a true living museum. If I had not hired such a professional hikRead more”
Every kind of day out across the islands, and the best of each.
