Excursions

Excursions in Santiago

Half Day Island Tour : Starts with a short half an hour journey to Cidade Velha, the first capital of Cape Verde. Here you walk through the village, visiting the fortress of São Filipe, the Pelourinho, the Sé Catedral, the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário and the convent of São Francisco. Afterwards you travel towards Plateau to have a look at its main attractions such as the Praça Alexandre de Albuquerque, surrounded by old buildings, exemplifying the old colonial architecture style, the Palácio da Justiça, the church of Nossa Senhora from 1900, the Municipality, the Culture Palace Ildo Lobo, the market and the miradouro. Price guide: £33 per person, based on 2-3 people. £23 per person, based on 4 people.

Full Day Island Tour : The first stop on this tour is São Domingos, known for its traditional handicraft, then on to São Jorge dos Órgãos, where you can walk though the National Botanical Garden. From here you can also see the highest point of the island, Pico de Antónia at 1394m. Continuing on towards Assomada, the second biggest city of Santiago, where you find the Tabanka Museu and a lively street market held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The next stop is at the ex political prison and the Museu Renascença of Tarrafal. There is time before lunch for a short walk through the small village of Tarrafal and the beach. After lunch at Tarrafal you will travel along the coast back to Praia with stops at Porto Formoso, Calheta de São Miguel and Pedra Badejo on the way. There is also time for a photographic stop at the Valley of 1000 Palms in Santa Cruz. Lunch includes a starter, main dish, desert, coffee or tea (seafood options and drinks are not included). Price guide: £65 per person, based on 2-3 people. £41 per person, based on 4 people.

Excursions in São Vicente

A half day tour of Mindelo, taking in the National Handicrafts Centre, local markets, replica from Lisbon of the Torre de Belém and port area . Price guide: £20 pp

A full day tour includes a full trip around the island including Monte Verde, Calhau and Baia das Gatas. Price guide £35 pp

A full day tour by ferry to Santo Antão to include a visit to the North of the island, visiting: the extinct volcanic crater, Riberia Grande, Ponta do Sol and Vila das Pombas. Price guide £45 pp