Category Santo Antão Day Trips

Cape Verde · SANTO ANTãO DAY TRIPS

The 5 Best Santo Antão Day Trips from Mindelo

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The ferry out of Mindelo takes an hour and lands you on the greenest island in the country. Below are the day trips: the Cova crater down into Paul valley, the cliff road to Ponta do Sol, and the ones that drive rather than walk. Ferry times and what is included in each.

From São Vicente: Santo Antão Day Trip with Local Guide

From São Vicente: Santo Antão Day Trip with Local Guide - Cova de Paúl crater: the extinct volcano that shapes the farms

1.From São Vicente: Santo Antão Day Trip with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 101 reviews · from $147Our pick

Explore Santo Antão on a guided day trip from São Vicente, with Cova de Paúl crater views, Ponta de Sol, Vale de Paúl, and round-trip ferry.

“Pasamos un día excelente gracias a nuestra guía Maira y el conductor. Fueron muy agradables, nos explicaron todo con mucha dedicación y detalle, fue un auténtico placer. Totalmente recomendable!”

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Santo Antão Highlights: Day Trip by Car with Ferry from SV

Santo Antão Highlights: Day Trip by Car with Ferry from SV - Ferry ride practicalities: what to do with the sea time

2.Santo Antão Highlights: Day Trip by Car with Ferry from SV

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 11 hours · from $135

Sunrise ferry day trip to Santo Antão from São Vicente: Old Mountain Road, crater views, villages, grogue distillery, and a scenic return.

“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…”

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Santo Antão: Day Trip by Car or Trek

Santo Antão: Day Trip by Car or Trek - Two start options, one goal: reach the mountains efficiently

3.Santo Antão: Day Trip by Car or Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $104Top rated

Santo Antão day trip from São Vicente: morning ferry, crater and valley viewpoints, Ribeira Grande, grogue distilleries, return road.

“I had an absolutely wonderful time on this tour of Santo Antão. The tour was very well organised and was led by Madu, a native of Santo Antão who is super knowledgeable and passionate about his island. I would encourage everyone traveling through Cabo Verde to visit SaRead more”

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Santo Antão: Full Day Island Tour & Visit to Cova de Paúl

Santo Antão: Full Day Island Tour & Visit to Cova de Paúl - Cova de Paúl, the Crater That Looks Like a Bowl of Farming

4.Santo Antão: Full Day Island Tour & Visit to Cova de Paúl

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 7 hours · from $106

Full-day Santo Antão tour to Cova de Paúl, Vale de Paúl, and a grogue distillery tasting. Volcano views, villages, and lunch stop.

“Really great day with Itza and Ivan. Though it’s a lot of in and out of the van, the stops were perfect for trying local snacks and drinks and for taking pictures that really capture the essence of the island.”

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Santo Antão: Hiking Cova Volcano Crater to Ribeira Paúl

Santo Antão: Hiking Cova Volcano Crater to Ribeira Paúl - Where the day starts: Cova Natural Park at about 1,100 meters