Cape Verde · SANTO ANTãO HIKING

The 13 Best Santo Antão Hikes

13 tours  ·  from $91 a head

Cova crater down to Paúl, and the coast path from Ponta do Sol to Cruzinha, are the two that everybody comes for. These 13 are priced and timed around the Mindelo ferry, with the ascent and the exposure stated up front.

From São Vicente: Santo Antão Day Trip with Local Guide - The early start and one-hour ferry to Santo Antão
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From São Vicente: Santo Antão Day Trip with Local Guide

1.Santo Antão Day Trip with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 101 reviews · from $147Our pick

Review of Santo Antão from São Vicente, covering ferry rides, Cova de Paúl, mountain roads, village stops, lunch, price, and practical tips.

“Très belle journée. Notre guide Riva parle très bien français et nous a donné toutes les explications sur le cap vert et son île Je recommande , très belle île luxuriante”

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Santo Antão Highlights: Day Trip by Car with Ferry from SV - 06:15 to 08:00, leaving Mindelo and crossing the channel
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Santo Antão Highlights: Day Trip by Car with Ferry from SV

2.Santo Antão Highlights: Day Trip by Car with Ferry from SV

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 11 hours · from $135

Explore Santo Antão from São Vicente by ferry, mountain road, coastal villages, Cova de Paúl, local lunch, and a grogue distillery.

“Adorei, o guia Madu espetacular explica super bem, simpatico, o senhor que nos veio buscar Paulo Jorge super simpatico. A visita espetacular a comida é de comer e chorar por mais...foi tudo espetacular um muito obrigada a Madu pelo seu profissionalismo e simpatia .”

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Santo Antão: Day Trip by Car or Trek - Pico da Cruz rises above the clouds
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Santo Antão: Day Trip by Car or Trek

3.Day Trip by Car or Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $105Top rated

Review of Santo Antão from São Vicente, with ferry, mountain roads, village stops, local lunch, rum tasting, and practical booking advice.

“Santo Antao is a very beautiful island and the tour is perfect to visit it from Sao Vicente, if you don't have time for a longer stay. The tour is very well organized. Our guide was great. He told us so much about the island and Cabo Verde and stopped with us the best spots. SaRead more”

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Santo Antão: Full Day Island Tour & Visit to Cova de Paúl - Delgadin and the rock towers near Ribeira da Torre
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Santo Antão: Full Day Island Tour & Visit to Cova de Paúl

4.Full Day Island Tour & Visit to Cova de Paúl

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 7 hours · from $106

See Santo Antão’s Cova crater, Fontainhas, Paúl Valley, fishing villages, and a grogue distillery on a scenic seven-hour island tour.

“Really great day with Itza and Ivan. Though it’s a lot of in and out of the van, the stops were perfect for trying local snacks and drinks and for taking pictures that really capture the essence of the island.”

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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

5.Hiking Cova Volcano Crater to Ribeira Paúl

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

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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Full-Day Island Tour in Santo Antão with Lunch Included - Cova Crater and its wetter mountain world
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Full-Day Island Tour in Santo Antão with Lunch Included

6.Full-Day Island Tour in Santo Antão with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $118

Explore Santo Antão’s Cova Crater, Paul Valley, Ponta Do Sol, and local food on a small-group island tour with lunch included.

“Natcha was the best guide for this amazing day trip and hike for me and my mum. He was patient and friendly and tolt us a lot about the island. Great overall experience! Would love to come again!”

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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

7.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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $100

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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Cova–Paúl Valley Trek: Santo Antão Day Trip by Ferry - From Mindelo harbor to Porto Novo by ferry
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Cova–Paúl Valley Trek: Santo Antão Day Trip by Ferry

9.Cova–Paúl Valley Trek: Santo Antão Day Trip by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 11 hours · from $141

Review of Santo Antão’s Cova de Paúl trek from Mindelo, with ferry travel, crater views, village life, lunch, and a grogue distillery visit.

“Unser Guide Madù war wirklich überaus freundlich und zuvorkommend. Er konnte mit seinem Wissen überzeugen und wirklich alle Fragen zu Kultur, Flora & Fauna beantworten. Er ist voll und ganz auf unsere Bedürfnisse eingegangen und hat die Tour somit zu einem herausragenden Erlebnis gemacht.”

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Santo Antão: Full-day Island Tour & Visit to Cova de Paúl Volcano Crater - Delgadinho Ridge and the towers of Ribeira da Torre
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Santo Antão: Full-day Island Tour & Visit to Cova de Paúl Volcano Crater

10.Full-day Island Tour & Visit to Cova de Paúl Volcano Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $106

Review of Santo Antão’s full-day tour to Cova de Paul, Fontainhas, Ponta do Sol and Paul Valley, with rum tasting and private transport.

“Excursion très complète pour contempler les points emblématiques de l’île de santo antao . Notre Guide RIVA a été génial, et d’une gentillesse absolue. Natif de l’île, il nous a expliqué toute l’histoire de celle ci et fait découvrir des endroits à couper le souffle . Ses compéRead more”

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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

11.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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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

12.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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Cape Verde - Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente & Santo Antão Islands 11 Days - Markets, mountain plants, and Tarrafal Beach
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Cape Verde – Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente & Santo Antão Islands 11 Days

13.Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente & Santo Antão Islands 11 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $2,719

Review of an 11-day Cape Verde island tour covering Santiago, Fogo, São Vicente, and Santo Antão, with hikes, flights, ferries, and local meals.

“Our 4-island tour of Santiago, Fogo, Sao Vicente, Santo Antao was arranged by BU Country Tours, and we were extremely pleased with how well everything went. Admilson Garcia of BU worked with us to arrange everything, including Read more”

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