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The 7 Best Hiking Tours in Santo Antao

7 tours  ·  from $91 a head

The 7 best hiking tours in Santo Antao you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Santo Antão: Hiking Cova Volcano Crater to Ribeira Paúl - Zigzagging down toward the Paul Valley
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Santo Antão: Hiking Cova Volcano Crater to Ribeira Paúl

1.Hiking Cova Volcano Crater to Ribeira Paúl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 5 hours · from $100Our pick

Hike Santo Antão from Cova Crater to Paul Valley, with mountain views, tropical farms, local stories, and a Grogue tasting.

“Fantastica! Il miglior paesaggio mai visto in vita mia! Edy (la nostra guida) è preparatissimo ed è stato gentilissimo per tutto il viaggio! Stra consigliato”

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Santo Antão: Ponta do Sol & Fontainhas Guided Trip with Hike - Starting in Ponta do Sol, a fishing village by the water
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Santo Antão: Ponta do Sol & Fontainhas Guided Trip with Hike

2.Ponta do Sol & Fontainhas Guided Trip with Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 6 hours · from $91Best value

Review of Santo Antão’s guided hike through Ponta do Sol, Fontainhas, and Cruzinha, with black-sand beaches, ocean views, and practical tips.

“La organización y la atención de la agencia fue estupenda. La ruta es súper bonita y muy recomendable La atención de Américo, nuestro guía, inmejorable. Se portó de 10 y nos hizo la ruta muy amena. Un excelente profesional!”

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Santo Antão: Trekking Cova de Paúl Volcano Crater - Ribeira de Paúl - Cova de Paúl, a crater used as farmland
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Santo Antão: Trekking Cova de Paúl Volcano Crater – Ribeira de Paúl

3.Trekking Cova de Paúl Volcano Crater – Ribeira de Paúl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $100Top rated

Hike from Cova de Paúl crater into Santo Antão’s green valley, with mountain views, local guiding, transport, and optional grogue tasting.

“The scenery was amazing! Edson was a great guide: he seemed to sense our pace; he was very informative. We had a wonderful lunch at a cafe he recommended. My legs were sore for days….we did it downhill, but it is frequently steep, with loose gravel over paving stones. Still, very do-able and totally worth it! Highly recommended.”

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Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol - Fontainhas - Cruzinha - Fontainhas and the island’s great viewpoint
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Santo Antão: Hike Ponta do Sol – Fontainhas – Cruzinha

4.Hike Ponta do Sol – Fontainhas – Cruzinha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $91

Review of Santo Antão’s Ponta do Sol to Cruzinha hike, with Fontainhas views, black-sand beach, turtles, guide details, cost, and tips.

“Hands down one of the most memorable outdoor experiences I've had. From the very start, our guide was welcoming, friendly and incredibly knowledgeable about the area, not just the trails, but also the local wildlife, history, and ecology. ThRead more”

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Paúl hike, the green garden - Starting with hotel pickup and a mountain drive
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Paúl hike, the green garden

5.Paúl hike, the green garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $116

Review of Santo Antão’s Paúl Valley hike: waterfalls, village life, mountain views, rum tasting, lunch details, price, effort, and booking advice.

“Super randonnée, quelle paysage !!! 3h-3h30 de marche que nous n'avons pas vu passé. Merci Sue, notre guide pour sa bonne humeur !”

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Ribeira Grande: Hiking Day Trip to Ribeira de Torre - The high start at Faja da Cima
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Ribeira Grande: Hiking Day Trip to Ribeira de Torre

6.Ribeira Grande: Hiking Day Trip to Ribeira de Torre

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $100

Review of Santo Antão’s Ribeira de Torre hike, with mountain villages, waterfalls, a natural pool, terraces, and a local grogue distillery.

“Très belle randonnée avec beaucoup d'informations sur le pays, la faune et flore locale. Ne pas hésiter à poser des questions, le guide y répond volontiers !”

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Hike from the Cova Volcano Crater to Ribeira Paúl - Starting high in Cova Natural Park
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Hike from the Cova Volcano Crater to Ribeira Paúl

7.Hike from the Cova Volcano Crater to Ribeira Paúl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours · from $279

Hike Santo Antão’s Cova crater to Paúl Valley with mountain views, tropical farms, a rum distillery, and a multilingual local guide.

“O passeio como um todo foi incrível. O guia John nos buscou na nossa hospedagem e nos levou até a Cova de carro, de onde partimos numa trilha a pé durante algumas horas. O percurso todo tinhas vistas espetaculares e o guia conhecia muito bem o caminho e a natureza. Recomendamos a todos!”

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