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Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha

Location Santo Antao, Cape Verde
$185.68
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Overview

Fontainhas and Praia das Aranhas showcase breathtaking landscapes and memorable experiences. This adventure includes a scenic hike and the chance to enjoy a delightful picnic at Praia das Aranhas.

  • 🏞️ Fontainhas is celebrated as one of the top 10 villages with the best views in the world, offering stunning panoramas.
  • 🐢 Praia das Aranhas is a vital nesting site for turtles, adding a unique wildlife experience to your visit.
  • 🥪 A picnic at Praia das Aranhas allows you to savor local flavors while soaking in the scenic beauty.
  • ⛰️ The hiking trail provides breathtaking views between volcanic rocks and the ocean, perfect for nature lovers.
  • 🌊 Swimming at Praia das Aranhas is possible, depending on sea conditions, for a refreshing experience.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Start your journey in Ponta do Sol, a charming fishing village with colorful houses and ocean views.
  • 🗺️ Follow a winding road that leads you through deep valleys to the picturesque village of Fontainhas.
  • 🚶‍♀️ Enjoy a 2.5-hour hike along the coast, culminating in the quaint fishing village of Cruzinha.
  • 🚐 Private transportation is included for your convenience, ensuring a smooth experience.
  • 📅 Tour duration is approximately 7 hours, with a total walking duration of 6 hours covering 15 km.

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Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours

  • Guiding Service
  • Private transportation
  • The picnic is not included in the price

  • Ponta Do Sol
    Start your walk from Ponta do Sol, a waterfront-fishing village with colorful houses, follow a breathtaking road up along rocky cliffs that hover over the ocean and enjoy a background decoration overlooking the sea.
  • Monte Fontainhas
    Then, head through a small and sinuous road sculpted on the top of a mountain and surrounded with deep valleys that will lead you to the picturesque village of Fontainhas, one of the 10 villages with the best view in the world according to National Geografic.
  • Follow a steep descent and a pedestrian path, crossing Corvo, Formiguinhas and Aranhas Village.
  • Next, arrive at a beautiful black sand’s beach, Praia das Aranhas, a place for turtle’s nesting where you can swim depending on the sea conditions. There, find a scenic spot for a well-deserved rest and enjoy a picnic on the shore.
  • After that, start your 2.5-hour hike between volcanic rocks and the ocean, offering stunning views until you reach Cruzinha, a small fishing village. At the end of an unforgettable day, sit back and relax on the return transfer to your accommodation.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Extension: 15 Km
  • Total Walking Duration: 6 hours
  • Ascent/Descent: ~249 m
  • Difficult Level: Difficult
  • Path quality: Linear, narrow at the beginning and safe.
  • Please bring decent footwear, hat, sunscreen and water.
  • Extra fee may be charged if your pick-up location is in a remote area
  • Not recommended for those who are afraid of heights
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha

    Location Santo Antao, Cape Verde
    $185.68
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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