Diving in Boa Vista Atlantida: this is a spot that offers opportunities for all kind of divers. If you’re just a beginner, you can stay at the top of the reef, at a depth of around 9 m, and you will be able to observe many different small animals. Lobsters, scorpion-fish, eels or nudibranchs and …
Diving in Santiago The platform around the island of Santiago does not stretch that far, which makes this island ideal for proficient divers looking for the deep blue. Nonetheless, if you are a beginner you can also take advantage of some of the beautiful sites that surround the island, especially the ones close to the …
Diving in Sal In Sal you have many possibilities to explore the underwater world, no matter your skill level. From caves only 18 m deep, to a wall as deep as 65 m, here you can find several diving centers that will help you discover the best place for you. 3 grotes: This spot includes, …
Hiking in Fogo Hike from Mosteiros to Chã das Caldeiras Duration: approx. 5-6 hours The starting point for this hike is Mosteiros or the small village of Pai Antonio. The hike, which begins at a steep incline, leads past orange and coffee plantations to the prehistoric looking eucalyptus forest of Monte Verde. The last part …
Hiking in Sao Nicolau Ribeira Prata: Similar to Ribeira Prata in Santiago, this is a small village on the northwest of the island. Located a little above sea level, this picturesque village is the starting point for some amazing hikes leading up to Fragata and Fajã de Cima (~ 850 m). The hike up, although not extremely …
Hiking in Santo Antao Hike from Cova crater to green Val do Paul Duration: approx. 4 hours This hike starts at Covacrater and is perfect as a first hike right after arriving by ferry. At the junction, take the left path downhill and walk for about 15 minutes along the often-lying-in-the-fog-crater-floor to a turnoff on …
Hiking in Santiago Hike from the Serra Malagueta to the Gom Gom valley Duration: approx. 5-6 hours You start at the entrance of the Serra Malagueta Natural Park and hike up the slightly ascending path to the campsite. The viewpoint offers spectacular views of the Assomada Plateau and the highest point of Santiago – the …
Hiking in Brava Nova Sintra: This village is the capital of the island and, because of that, the most populated town. From here there are several hiking trails starting, some going up the hill to Fontainhas, others going downhill until you reach Fajã d’Água. The church of Nossa Senhora do Monte is in the central point …
Sao Vicente The Cultural Island What to do Island Tour Windsurfing Cycling Horse back riding Sailing Golfing Bathing Surfing Music festivals Cultural sightings Night life Theater festivals Carnaval What to see Mindelo São Pedro Beach Calhau Lazareto Laginha Baía das Gatas Geography São Vicente, also known as Son Visent or Son Sent in Cape Verdean …
Sao Nicolau The Spiritual Island What to do Island Tour Hiking Trekking Sailing Bathing What to see Baxu Rotxa Monte Gordo Ribeira Brava Ribeira da Prata Preguiça Carbeirinho Ponta do Barril Rotxa Skribida Geography São Nicolau is one of the Barlavento islands of Cape Verde. It is located between the islands of Santa Luzia and …
