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The 10 Best Things to Do on Santo Antão

10 tours  ·  from $91 a head

Santo Antão has no airport, so every day here starts on the Mindelo ferry. These 10 cover the Cova crater, the Paúl valley and the coast path to Fontainhas, priced and clear about which are walked and which are driven.

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

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

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

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

2.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

3.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

4.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

5.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: 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

6.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

7.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

8.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

9.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

10.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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