Santo Antão: Trekking Cova de Paúl Volcano Crater - Ribeira de Paúl

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About this activity

Explore the most famous hiking trail in Santo Antão. Enjoy a 3-hour hike from Cova Natural Park to the Green Valley of Paúl with a local guide. Have breathtaking views of Paúl Volcano Crater above 1000 meters high.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, French
Operated by: Bu Country Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guiding Service
Included: Transportation

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages: The Grogue tasting it is optional and is not included in the price.

Itinerary

Porto Novo

Get picked up at your accommodation in Porto Novo or others listed locations and drive through the mountains until your reach Cova Natural Park
Cova - Krater

30 min

Have your first stop at Cape Verde's largest volcanic crater, Cova de Paúl. There, have a panoramic view of the extinct volcano and enjoy breathtaking landscapes of the immense and green round plain inside of the crater used as agricultural fields. Start your 3,5 hour hike from 1,100 meters above sea level, with an oasis of vast vegetation emerging in its interior. Then, reach the crater’s edge and have the best and the most breathtaking view ever: standing on the edge of the crater, look out over the impressive green valley of Paul that lies in the depth before you plus the beautiful ocean view that is 10 kilometers away.
Paul Tal

3 hours

After that, start the zigzagging part of the hike, going down via a stone path for 3 hours. During the descent, explore Cape Verde’s greenest valley, see and learn about native flora and fauna, soak up scenic views of the island's landscapes and have opportunity to see abandoned vineayrds, sugar cane and banana plantations; mango, avocados and coconut trees. Next, experience the production of a local rum-making distillery and taste the famous “grogue” (The Rum production season runs from January 1 st to May 31st).
Porto Novo

30 min

After that, drive back through beautiful vegetations and pass by Sinagoga, Vila das Pombas and Janela Village.The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.