On this island tour you have the chance to get to know and love the little-visited and sparsely populated west and south of Santo Antão. The volcanism of former times and the microclimate have created a relief here that amazes: towering with interesting structures and colours, imposing and sublime above all. The arid climate characterizes a different flora and creates partly desert-like landscape sections. This tour will be an impressive experience, especially for lovers of unusual and extreme landscapes.

 

Start: Port of Porto Novo

End: Port of Porto Novo or other location by arrangement

Length: 4-6 hours

Hot Spots: Canyon Ponte Sul, Alto Mira, Cha de Morte, Ribeira da Cruz, visit to a soap factory, agricultural project

Topics: agriculture, rural life, arid climate, local business

Difficulty level: easy, only stops with walks

Group size: 1-12

Included: Transport, local guide (English speaking), lunch, share for community tourism; exclusive drinks, exclusive ferry tickets

Customisable: yes, wishes can be expressed in advance

Can be booked: as a single tour or together with the “Classic” island tour (overnight stay required) or as a prelude to subsequent hikes

 

Why you will love this tour of the island

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Peace and a wonderful silence are at home in this somewhat barren landscape. You feel how small you actually are as a person in the big world. So far, few travelers visit this beautiful part of Santo Antão. It is in no way inferior to the East and North but it is special in other ways. If you like you can combine this tour with a few days in Tarrafal and enjoy a quiet time on the black sandy beach.

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