Cape Verde · SANTO ANTAO HIKES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 santo antão hikes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Santo Antão from São Vicente with a local guide, mountain views, village visits, a ferry ride, and lunch in Paúl Valley.
“It was an unforgettable experience. The tour guide, Maira, and the driver, whose name we don't remember, were lovely people and made our visit a unique experience. We saw breathtaking landscapes, ate at a very good restaurant, and they were very kind and affectionate.”
Review of Santo Antão from São Vicente, with ferry travel, mountain roads, Cova de Paúl, local lunch, grog distillery, and coastal views.
“Foi um dia maravilhoso! As paisagens são de cortar a respiração. Mas o melhor de tudo são mesmo as pessoas. Já tinha lido boas referências sobre o Madu, o nosso guia, mas superou todas as nossas expectativas. Tão simpático e atento às necessidades de cada um e à gestão do grupo. Mais do que um guia turístico, Madu revelou-se um extraordinário guia cultural, dando-nos a conhecer não só os ambientes mas a forma de vida das suas gentes. O orgulho colocado no seu património natural e humano e no percurso de desenvolvimento desta nação contagia e fez-nos crescer o respeito e a empatia com um povo que vive feliz com…”
Review of Santo Antão from São Vicente, with ferry travel, mountain views, village stops, local lunch, rum tasting, and car or trek options.
“Prima tour met prima gids die goede toelichting gaf, interessant en aangenaam. Zeker een aanbeveling.”
Review of Santo Antão’s 7-hour island tour, from Cova de Paúl and Fontainhas to local lunch, grogue tasting, and Sinagoga.
“Super journée avec notre guide. On en a appris beaucoup sur île de Santo Antao et sur le Cap Vert. On nous a vu de magnifiques paysages et manger dans un bon petit restaurant.”
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”
Review of Santo Antão’s full-day island tour, with Cova Crater, Paul Valley, local lunch, coffee, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Paseo por valle Paul y cerveza en bar local . Guia experto y conocedor de la zona. Recorrido por lo mejor de la isla”
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.”
Trek Santo Antão’s Cova crater to Paúl Valley by ferry from Mindelo, with 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.”
Review Santo Antão’s full-day tour to Cova de Paúl, Fontainhas, Ponta do Sol, Paul Valley, and a local grogue distillery.
“Excursion très complète pour contempler les points emblématiques de l’île de santo antao . Notre Guide RIVA a été génial, et d’une gentillesse absolue. Natif de l’île, il nous a expliqué toute l’histoire de celle ci et fait découvrir des endroits à couper le souffle . Ses compéRead more”
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!”
Explore Cape Verde across four islands with volcano hikes, UNESCO sites, local food, ferries, flights, and expert island transfers.
“If you really want to get to know Cape Verde and understand how capeverdians live, BuCountry Tours would be your best companion, a company created by people who really love their country.”
Every kind of day out across the islands, and the best of each.
