An imposing backdrop of towering rock massifs welcomes you here with friendly silence. The sparsely populated and rarely visited West of Santo Anaos invites visitors who are looking for something special to go on a journey of discovery. The hike between Alto Mira and Chã de Morte is one of the few easy hikes as the relief is rather demanding in this part of the island.

 

Start: Alto Mira or Chã de Morte

End: Alto Mira or Chã de Morte

Altitude difference: +317hm/ -473m

Length: 5,6 km

Topics: Agriculture and flora in the dry part of Santo Antão, microclimate

Difficulty level: easy

Group size: 1-12

Includes: Transport, local guide (English speaking), lunch or packed lunch, excluding drinks

Customizable: yes

Bookable: as a single hike or part of an individual hiking trip

 

Why you will love this hike

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The mountains in the West and South of Santo Anto speak a very different language to those of the North and East. Mysticism and a meaningful calm seem to be at home here. It is also unbelievable that people have managed to stay alive in this dry part of the island for many decades. The fascinating landscape often makes western Santo Antão a place of longing. Who wouldn't want to live in a place where peace always seems to be in the air?

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