São Vicente – Santo Antão
São Vicente and Santo Antão — Seven Days to Feel the Spirit of Cabo Verde
There is a special way to discover these two islands: walk their trails, share a meal and let local people tell you about the place they call home. On this seven-day journey, Natour.cv invites you to explore São Vicente and Santo Antão, with time to take in your surroundings, embrace the moment and carry something meaningful from every encounter.
We begin in São Vicente, exploring the streets of Mindelo and the island’s landscapes. A guided tour introduces you to Cape Verdean culture, while lunch offers a delicious start to the journey. Then we cross the sea to Santo Antão, our home for five nights, where the scenery takes on a different scale: towering mountains, cultivated valleys and trails connecting small communities.
From Bolona, Ribeira das Patas and Alto Mira to Paul Valley and Chã de Pedras, each hike reveals a different side of the island. You will discover rugged terrain, stretches of greenery and the everyday lives of those who tend the fields. A gentler day brings a cooking workshop, inviting you to experience Santo Antão through the preparation, aromas and flavours of local food.
On the trail from Cruzinha to Ponta do Sol, we walk between the mountains and the Atlantic, with views that invite us to pause and look a little longer. Our final hike, from Xô-Xô to Chã de Mote, offers one more opportunity to connect with the island before returning to Porto Novo and taking the ferry back to São Vicente.
Throughout the journey, we share our knowledge of these islands and the pleasure of introducing you to them. **Come and walk with us — and discover what makes these places stay with you long after you leave.
*The itinerary includes hikes ranging from 8 to 14 km and is suited to travellers who enjoy walking and are physically prepared for several days of trekking. Dinner in Ponta do Sol on day six is not included.