Discover the best of the island of Santo Antão

On this tour, you will be able to visit the most fascinating and important points of the island.
The adventure begins early in the morning, with the boat crossing from the island of São Vicente to the island of Santo Antão. Upon arrival in the city of Porto Novo, Santo Antão, our guide will be waiting to welcome you.

As soon as you leave the ferry terminal, you will continue your journey along the old panoramic road that climbs the mountains. As you leave the island of São Vicente and the lava landscapes behind, you will be amazed by the lush vegetation that appears as you reach the top of the mountains.
During this tour, if the weather allows, you will have the opportunity to enjoy stunning views towards the crater of an extinct volcano on the island, where there is land suitable and fertile for agricultural practice, as well as magnificent views of the Chã de Mato canyons.
Next, you will head towards the city of Ribeira Grande, famous for its colonial architecture and also for being the former economic and cultural capital of the island. 

After exploring Ribeira Grande, you will be taken to breathe the fresh air and feel the “green” that overflows and characterizes the Ribeira da Torre region.
Ribeira da Torre is a more than perfect combination of imposing landscape, traditional villages, terraced agriculture and authenticity.

Next, you will be taken to visit Ponta do Sol, the first village to be elevated to the status of city in Santo Antão. Ponta do Sol is a fishing village famous for its beautiful sunsets and historic buildings.

Back to your the car, you will be taken to visit the lungs of the island, the Paul Valley, which is a true oasis where tranquility and vegetation reign supreme. It is in Paul that nature reveals all its strength and beauty, dominated by landscapes that seem to have been drawn on a day of great inspiration in which perfection was achieved.
Our guide will provide you with relevant information about the flora, fauna and even the daily life of the local population. You will also have the opportunity to visit a local distillery and taste the famous rum known as “grogue”.
You will return to Porto Novo to catch your boat back to São Vicente, this time along the new road, recently built, where you will continue to enjoy a coastal landscape that is a delight to see.

What to expect:

Professional Guidance: Our experienced local guide will provide relevant  information about the flora and fauna you will encounter during this tour, as well as the daily life of the locals ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Relaxing ferry boat trip: Enjoy a scenic and pleasant trip.

Car ride: from the begining until the end of the tour.

Additional details:

Duration: 7,5hours
Round trip ferry boat tickets included
Meals included: traditional lunch(fish or meat), dessert

Drinks: water and a coffee or tea

What to bring: comfortable clothes, sunscreen, hat, water and an adventurous spirit!

Book your full day on the island of Santo Antão with us and let yourself be carried away by the charms of the magical island!!!