Santo Antão: Full-day Island Tour & Visit to Cova de Paúl Volcano Crater

Porto Novo

Get picked up at your accommodation in Porto Novo or others listed locations and drive through the mountains until your reach Cova Natural Park

• Admission Ticket Free

Cova - Krater

Have your first stop at Cape Verde's largest volcanic crater, Cova de Paúl. There, have a panoramic view of the extinct volcano above 1000 meters in height and enjoy breathtaking landscapes of the immense and green round plain inside of the crater used as agricultural fields.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Then, head to Delgadin, a perfect mountaintop to admire the natural towers carved in the valley off Ribeira da Torre.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Porto Novo-Ribeira Grande Road

After arriving at Povoacão, one of the main cities of Santo Antão, proceed to Ribeira de Torre, where there are many banana trees, fruits and vegetables.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Ponta Do Sol

Next, head to the charming coastal village of Ponta de Sol and meet local fishermen with their small, traditional boats.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monte Fontainhas

Then, drive to the picturesque village of Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best view in the world according to National Geografic. The access is via cobbled road embedded in the mountains, with narrow access along the cliffs, offering breathtaking landscapes.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Take a break for a delicious lunch on a local atmosphere.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Paul Tal

Visit the greenest valley of Cape Verde, Vale de Paúl. There, see thatched roof houses, visit a distillery and taste the famous local rum called “grogue”.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Porto Novo

After that, drive back through beautiful vegetations and pass by Sinagoga, Vila das Pombas and Janela Village.The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free