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Hiking in Santo Antão: Photos, Trails and Authentic Experiences

Moments That Tell the Story of Cape Verde

Every image is a heartbeat of Cape Verde a story of human connection, shared smiles, local traditions, and unforgettable encounters. Along the way, we capture the light, colors, landscapes, and people that give our islands their soul, because every trail, every village, and every connection becomes part of the journey.

 

This is one of the spectacular views after climbing the highest peak in Cape Verde. Fogo Island.

We remember that day very well. After that 800-meter descent, we had a rough time at Ribeira de inverno beach ; the sea was rough.

Snorkeling with the turtles has become one of the unmissable activities. São Vicente Island.

This is one of the boat crossings; we can spot dolphins, turtles, and even whales on this trip from Montrigo to Tarrafal.

It was a spectacular day, well spent with our visitors. We visited the village of Fontainhas and the Ribeira da Torre valley. Our visitors were truly amazed.

Tarrafal Beach on Santiago, a place with so much to tell about our history and identity.

Our guests spent the morning fishing with local fishermen, learning traditional techniques before sharing a fresh seafood lunch by the ocean.

Given our rich culture, the best way to share it is through human connections; that is why we stop in every village to taste our traditional products and interact with the local people. They We felt like family.

Our guide John is certified and possesses immense knowledge of our culture, always sharing it with love and passion.

A friend of ours from the São Vicente municipal market always smiling and welcoming. We buy good liqueurs from her for our visitors.

It was a spectacular day, well spent with our visitors. We visited the village of Fontainhas and the Ribeira da Torre valley. Our visitors were truly amazed.

As *cachupa* is the signature dish of Cape Verde, our visitors simply must try it. Our *cachupa* is a blend of corn, beans, vegetables, fish, salted pork, and chorizo.

Laginha Beach is one of the most popular spots for visitors to the island. It features bars and restaurants where you can enjoy a good caipirinha.

Sinagoga natural pools. We stop here to cool off after every hike.

During the tour around the island of São Vicente, Baía das Gatas is a must-visit stop to cool off and enjoy a spectacular view.

The Coastal Hike. Words can't even do justice to the views along the hike and of the Coastal Hike.

The Saint John the Baptist pilgrimage Cape Verde's largest religious procession. We walked 22 km from Ribeira das Patas to Porto Novo, carrying the Saint alongside the drummers and dancers.

This is one of the most spectacular valleys on Santo Antão: the Ribeira da Torre Valley.

This is our unique way of producing Curado do Planalto Norte cheese. We invite everyone to discover our gastronomy.

What a spectacular day, featuring a hike, a waterfall, a dip in the falls, and—best of all—we had *Cozido* for lunch. It was served on banana leaves. Accompanied by a good punch and grog. We felt like family

Cutting the banana leaves on which we were going to serve one of our typical Santo Antão dishes: *Cozido*.

We have very fond memories of those two Spanish groups. They were days of sharing and a truly profound immersion in our culture; we enjoyed traditional Cape Verdean dishes and shared local stories.

A day well spent with our farmers in Ribeira da Torre. It is sugarcane harvest season. In this video, we can see the ladies carrying sugarcane for a distillery. Here, we use sugarcane to make grog and sugarcane syrup.

Did you know that every backroad on Santo Antão has its own story? Join us as we share the true stories of our island. So, don't hesitate to contact us.

Heading up to the village of Pico de António, where we will enjoy some good local coffee and fresh fruit juice.

Our cured cheese producer, Mr. Antonio Lima, explains how cured cheese was introduced to Santo Antão. Today, he is one of the best, and this activity is included in our excursions. Cured cheese tasting.

The village of Fontainhas. Ranked by National Geographic as the village with the second-most beautiful view in the world.

What a wonderful day. Vale de Janela, at Conxicha and João’s house. A must-stop to hydrate and enjoy local coffee, fried cassava, and—of course—our cured highland cheese. Unique moments during our hikes.

Turtle nesting: July to October. Available in Sal island Program

These are memories from one of our journeys—Santo Antao Big Crossing, experience where we share our culture with families and communities. On this journey, even the farmers teach us how to plant and harvest. They are unique and special moments.

A memorable morning spent fishing with local fishermen, sharing stories before enjoying the freshest catch of the day. This Picture is from the fishing village of Montrigo.

Bikini Beach. One of the spectacular beaches on Sal Island—not to mention the entertainment provided by the DJs.

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