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Activity Nova Sintra, Cape Verde
Brava Island: The Routes of “Morna” with locals
5.0
(3 reviews)
5–6 hours
Free cancellation
Private tour
out of 5
3 reviews
About this activity
Discover Brava, the island that lies just 20 km away from its older brother, Fogo Island. Swim in the beautiful warm natural pools of Fajã d’Água and explore Cape Verde’s most secret and authentic places.
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5–6 hours
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–8
- Guide
- Portuguese, English
- Operated by
- Bu Country Tours
Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: All Fees and Taxes
- Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Not included: Personal expenses
- Not included: Lunch
Itinerary
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Brava
10 min
Get picked up at your accommodation or harbour, then depart toward Nova Sintra.
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Nova Sintra
one hour
Make your first stop at Eugénio Tavares main square, and learn about the history of Morna, a Cape Verdean musical genre internationalized by Cesária Évora and considered Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Take pictures of empty colonial houses waiting for the return of the “Americanos” who have built them for their retirement.
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Stop 3
30 min
Next, drive through the pretty village of Cova Rodela and reach Mato Grande Village. There, visit Miradouro and enjoy a stunning view looking out over Nova Sintra towards Fogo Island.
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Stop 4
30 min
Your tour progresses to Mato, from where you will see Fontainhas Mountain, the highest peak on the island.
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Cachaco
30 min
After that head to Cachaço Village and have chance to see local goat’s cheese production, which the tiny production is usually exported to Santiago Island.
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Stop 6
30 min
Then, head to the west of Brava and reach Lomba in Tantum, a fishing village where locals go when they want to buy some fresh fish.
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Faja de Agua
2 hours
If sea conditions permit, take a break and swim in the beautiful warm natural pools of at Fajã D’Água. At lunch, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the city and taste some local delights in a typical restaurant.
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Nova Sintra
Passing by
The tour finishes with drop-off back to your accommodation.
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Hotel Nazareth
- Hotel Cruz Grande
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Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller ratings
5.0
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